Fred Frith

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Jeremy Webster Frith

Bio:

Fred Frith is a British multi-instrumentalist, composer, and improviser based in Oakland, California. Known for his experimental approach to electric and acoustic guitar, including the use of homemade and prepared instruments, Frith has been a central figure in avant-rock since the 1970s. His wide-ranging career spans solo performance, collaborative projects, and compositions for dance, theatre, and film.

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