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11 unusual facts about Will Oldham


Brian McMahan

After their breakup, circa 1991, he went on to play with Will Oldham on his project Palace Brothers.

David Pajo

As a result he has contributed to many line-ups, playing and recording with Will Oldham, The For Carnation, Tortoise, Stereolab, Royal Trux, King Kong, Bush League, Zwan, Peggy Honeywell, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and, most recently, Interpol.

Michael Krassner

He has collaborated with numerous musical artists, including Califone, Dirty Three, Gastr del Sol, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Will Oldham, Scott Tuma and Ken Vandermark.

Nicolai Dunger

This steady production of somewhat experimental acoustic music attracted the attention of Americana luminaries Will Oldham and Jonathan Donahue, and a contract with the Dolores Recordings branch of Virgin Records followed.

He has released twelve EPs and albums, singing primarily in English, and collaborated notably with Will Oldham, the Esbjörn Svensson jazz trio and Ebbot Lundberg.

Pete's Candy Store

It is located at 709 Lorimer St, between Frost St and Richardson St. Well-known acts associated with the venue include Lizzie West, The Reverend Vince Anderson and Will Oldham.

Shannon Stephens

The song "I'll Be Glad" from her first album is covered by Bonnie 'Prince' Billy on his 2008 release, Lie Down in the Light.

The Roads Outgrown

The songs "New Partner" and "Listen Girl" were covers of Will Oldham and Mic Christopher songs respectively.

Twin Cities Wire

Some of the interviewees included musicians Chuck D and Will Oldham (AKA Bonnie “Prince” Billy), perennial St. Paul muckraker and political candidate Bill Dahn, and conspiracy theorist Jaye Beldo.

William Oldham

Will Oldham (born 1970), American singer, songwriter, and actor

Zoetrope: All-Story

Since Helmut Newton was invited to design the magazine in 1998, artists (Wayne Thiebaud), musicians (David Bowie, Tom Waits and Will Oldham), actors (Dennis Hopper), and directors (Gus Van Sant and Peter Greenaway) have contributed to Zoetrope: All-Story’s visual aesthetic as guest designers.