Nils Frykdahl | |
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Birth name | Nils James Larson Frykdahl |
Origin | Oakland, California |
Genres | Avant-garde rock, theatre, performance art, experimental rock, art rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, flute, percussion, bass guitar, saxophone |
Years active | 1985–present |
Labels |
The End Records Tzadik Records Drag City Vaccination Records |
Associated acts |
Charming Hostess Darling Freakhead Faun Fables Free Salamander Exhibit Idiot Flesh Sleepytime Gorilla Museum The Two Dimensions |
Nils Frykdahl is an American musician most known for his work with the bands Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Idiot Flesh. He has a bachelor's degree in music from UC Berkeley, which he received in 1989. He also is a member of the bands Free Salamander Exhibit, Faun Fables, and Darling Freakhead, and used to be a member of Charming Hostess. Along with bandmates Carla Kihlstedt and Dan Rathbun, Frykdahl also is active with the performance company Ink Boat. He is also the voice of Tigtone in the upcoming animated movie The Begun of Tigtone.