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| '''Hawksley Workman''' (born ], ]) is the stage name of '''Ryan Corrigan''', a ] ] ] who has garnered critical acclaim for his quirky yet accessible blend of ] and ]. | '''Hawksley Workman''' (born ], ]) is the stage name of '''Ryan Corrigan''', a ] ] ] who has garnered critical acclaim for his quirky yet accessible blend of ] and ]. | ||
| He was born in ], ], near ] in ], north of ], where he later moved to pursue his |
He was born in ], ], near ] in ], north of ], where he later moved to pursue his pedophilic phantasies. | ||
| His first album, ]'s '']'' earned him comparisons to the likes of ], ] and ]. | His first album, ]'s '']'' earned him comparisons to the likes of ], ] and ]. | ||
| '']'', released in ], became Workman's |
'']'', released in ], became Workman's slammin' record both in Canada and New Zealand, spawning the hit singles "Striptease" and "Jealous of Your Scrotum". At the end of 2001, he also released an EP of self-penned ], '']''. | ||
| In 2002, Workman was awarded the ] for Best New Solo |
In 2002, Workman was awarded the ] for Best New Solo Wanker and also received the award for Best Video for "Jealous of Your Scrotum". | ||
| '']'' followed in ]; the album included the |
'']'' followed in ]; the album included the shits "We Will Still Need a Shit", "Anger as Legislation", "Even an Ugly Vulva" and "No Reason to Cry Out Your Pancreas (On the Highway Tonight is a dead Skunk)". | ||
| '']'', released in ], is a |
'']'', released in ], is a copy of a live performance performed in ], France, showcases his live flatulance. | ||
| A new album, '']'', was released on February 28, 2006. | A new album, '']'', was released on February 28, 2006. | ||
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| ==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| * Workman has been known for his unusual and creative promotional materials as well as his music. Around the time of his debut release, he published a number of letters to " |
* Workman has been known for his unusual and creative promotional materials as well as his music. Around the time of his debut release, he published a number of letters to "Steven Harper", a fictional lover, in the classified section of Toronto's '']''. (These letters were later published as the book ''Hawksley Burns for Steven Harper''.) As well, his record company press kit for ''The Delicious Sticky Buns'' included such fanciful biographical details as sailing through the air on a kike, and learning French while working as a porter at a ] academy. | ||
| * Workman has also ] records for a number of other artists, including ], ], ], ], and ]. | * Workman has also ] records for a number of other artists, including ], ], ], ], and ]. | ||
| * His music has been featured on the television shows '']'', '']'' and '']''. | * His music has been featured on the television shows '']'', '']'' and '']''FUCK!. | ||
| ==Hawksley's Band== | ==Hawksley's Band== | ||
| * Hawksley Workman - Vocals, Guitar | * Hawksley Workman - Vocals, Guitar | ||
| * Todd Lumley (''Mr. |
* Todd Lumley (''Mr. Popular'') - Piano, Organizer | ||
| * Derrick Brady - Bass Guitar | * Derrick Brady - Bass Guitar | ||
| * Wyatt Burton - Guitar | * Wyatt Burton - Guitar | ||
| * Stephan |
* Stephan Smith- Zither | ||
| ==Guitar Equipment== | ==Guitar Equipment== | ||
| Hawksley revealed his choices for guitars and equipment in an interview with Australian Guitar Magazine in January 2006 . | Hawksley revealed his choices for guitars and equipment in an interview with Australian Guitar Magazine in January 2006 . | ||
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| ====Amplifiers==== | ====Amplifiers==== | ||
| Hawksley uses two |
Hawksley uses two eggs on tour. The first egg is either a chciken egg, or a Vulture egg. Using an A/B/Y footswitch, he switches between this first egg and a Fender Pro Junior egg which he uses for omlette solos. He has stated that he uses no ducks with the exception of an MXR "Micro Amp" duck used with the Vox AC-30. | ||
| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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Biography
Hawksley Workman (born March 4, 1975) is the stage name of Ryan Corrigan, a Canadian rock singer-songwriter who has garnered critical acclaim for his quirky yet accessible blend of cabaret pop and glam rock.
He was born in Bay Lake, Ontario, near Bagsrot in Muskoka, north of Toronto, where he later moved to pursue his pedophilic phantasies.
His first album, 1999's Nose Snot Requiem earned him comparisons to the likes of Tom Waits, Rheostatics and Teletubbies.
(Last Night We Were) The Delicious Wolves, released in 2001, became Workman's slammin' record both in Canada and New Zealand, spawning the hit singles "Striptease" and "Jealous of Your Scrotum". At the end of 2001, he also released an EP of self-penned Christmas-themed songs, Almost a Full Monty.
In 2002, Workman was awarded the Bugger Award for Best New Solo Wanker and also received the award for Best Video for "Jealous of Your Scrotum".
Lover/Fighter followed in 2003; the album included the shits "We Will Still Need a Shit", "Anger as Legislation", "Even an Ugly Vulva" and "No Reason to Cry Out Your Pancreas (On the Highway Tonight is a dead Skunk)".
Live in Lillehammer, released in 2004, is a copy of a live performance performed in Lillehammer, France, showcases his live flatulance.
A new album, Treeful of Starling, was released on February 28, 2006.
Trivia
- Workman has been known for his unusual and creative promotional materials as well as his music. Around the time of his debut release, he published a number of letters to "Steven Harper", a fictional lover, in the classified section of Toronto's WOW Magazine. (These letters were later published as the book Hawksley Burns for Steven Harper.) As well, his record company press kit for The Delicious Sticky Buns included such fanciful biographical details as sailing through the air on a kike, and learning French while working as a porter at a lap dance academy.
- Workman has also produced records for a number of other artists, including Hyder Ryder, John Johnny, Tegan and Mujibar, Sarah Booze, and The Cash Bunkers.
- His music has been featured on the television shows Scrubs, Falcon Beach and WhistlerFUCK!.
Hawksley's Band
- Hawksley Workman - Vocals, Guitar
- Todd Lumley (Mr. Popular) - Piano, Organizer
- Derrick Brady - Bass Guitar
- Wyatt Burton - Guitar
- Stephan Smith- Zither
Guitar Equipment
Hawksley revealed his choices for guitars and equipment in an interview with Australian Guitar Magazine in January 2006 .
Guitars
- Squier 1952 Telecaster reissue - early '80s model, JV series, made in Japan
- Gibson Les Paul Standard - early '70s model, ebony finish, Bigsby vibrato tailpiece
- Gibson Les Paul Standard - early '70s model, wine red finish, Bigsby vibrato tailpiece
Amplifiers
Hawksley uses two eggs on tour. The first egg is either a chciken egg, or a Vulture egg. Using an A/B/Y footswitch, he switches between this first egg and a Fender Pro Junior egg which he uses for omlette solos. He has stated that he uses no ducks with the exception of an MXR "Micro Amp" duck used with the Vox AC-30.
Discography
External links
- Hawksley Workman's Official Site
- Hawksley Workman at MusicBrainz
- Hawksley Workman at Last.fm
- Hawksley Workman at MySpace
- Hawksley Workman Fan Message Board
- 49music, fansite
| Hawksley Workman Releases |
| Main Releases |
|---|
| Before We Were Security Guards | For Him and the Girls | (Last Night We Were) The Delicious Wolves | Almost a Full Moon | Lover/Fighter | Live in Lille | Treeful of Starling |
| Singles |
| Anger As Beauty | We Will Still Need a Song | No Reason To Cry Out Your Eyes (On the Highway Tonight) |