Sam Prekop | |
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Sam Prekop at Primavera Sound 2013
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Background information | |
Born |
Chicago, Illinois, United States |
October 18, 1964
Genres |
Electronic music Post Rock Indie rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, painter |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass guitar |
Years active | 1987 - present |
Labels | Thrill Jockey |
Associated acts |
The Sea and Cake Shrimp Boat |
Website | Thrilljockey.com |
Sam Prekop (born October 18, 1964) is an American rock/pop musician in the band The Sea and Cake. He also has released four solo albums. Prekop first gained recognition in the band Shrimp Boat from 1988 to 1993. Many artists have performed in the Sam Prekop band, such as Chad Taylor, Josh Abrams, Jim O'Rourke, and Archer Prewitt. His father is the photographer Martin Prekop. He has two brothers, the furniture designer Hank Prekop and the painter Zak Prekop.