Kneel Cohn

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Kneel Cohn
File:Kneel Cohn 2010.jpg
Background information
Born (1976-01-12) January 12, 1976 (age 48)
Origin New York, USA
Genres Alternative rock
Glam rock
Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards

Kneel Cohn (born January 12, 1976) in The Bronx, New York is the primary songwriter, lead singer and guitarist for Warshow Angels, and The Dead Stars On Hollywood, known for the songs "Prozac Smile" and "Flaunt it Like This".[1] He has performed with, produced songs and done remixing and production work with bands including Collide, Contagion, Patti Rothberg, and members of Crass, Buzzcocks, The Dandy Warhols, Hanoi Rocks, UK Subs, Consolidated, Black 'n Blue and Sin Corporation.[2][3]

He appears in the film Blast, starring Liesel Matthews, Adam LaVorgna and PJ Soles[4] and a cameo in the documentary Vegucated.[5]

Cohn is vegan and known for his involvement in animal rights issues.[6] He regularly performs and DJ's on behalf of many animal rights organizations including Farm Sanctuary, Animals Asia, and CFEI.[7] In April 2009 he designed and launched Vegetable Slut, a line of animal rights activist pinback buttons and t-shirts.[8]

He is currently producing Home On The Range, a benefit compilation CD for the non-profit organization CFEI (Compassionate Farming Education Initiative) featuring songs by Moby, Yoko Ono, Bright Eyes, The Pretenders, Nellie McKay, Howard Jones, Princess Superstar and Warshow Angels.[9]

Biography

Personal life

Kneel's former girlfriend Barbara Swan is the cousin of Kathleen Hanna of the bands Bikini Kill (credited for starting the riot grrrl movement) and Le Tigre.[10]

Kneel is credited for the skating name of roller derby all-star "Baby Ruthless" of New York City's Gotham Girls Roller Derby. A character inspired by her known as "Babe Ruthless" is portrayed by Ellen Page in the Drew Barrymore film Whip It.[11] The original Baby Ruthless, Cohn's ex-girlfriend, is featured in the UK band Towers Of London's music video for their song "How Rude She Was".[12]

References

  • Armstrong, Carter (music editor). V/A View. The Album Network, December, 1998.
  • Black, Jett. Unleashing Anthems. In Music We Trust, October 2008
  • Brown, Tiffany Lee. Kill Your Television?. Portland Mercury, March 1, 2001.
  • Rosen, Johnathan (editor). Virtually Alternative. The Album Network, November, 1999.
  • Black Velvet, Shari Futuristic Sparkly Glam Pop. Black Velvet Magazine's Save A Scream, November 2008

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