in brief…
Jerry King is a Wisconsin-based composer and multi-instrumentalist primarily known for his guitar and bass work with progressive rock band Cloud Over Jupiter, which he founded. He also co-founded Moon Men and Moon X with Dave Newhouse of the American band The Muffins; they both continue to record together as Moon X, with Dave’s son George Newhouse on drums.
He has collaborated with many other well-known artists including writer John Shirley; drummers Ric Parnell, Pete Thompson; guitarists Richie Castellano, Pete Prown, Ron Anderson; and is an active session musician.
In 2015, multi-instrumentalist Jerry King released his debut solo album, marking the beginning of an impressive career collaborating with rock legends such as Ric Parnell (Atomic Rooster, Spinal Tap), Richie Castellano (Blue Öyster Cult), Dave Newhouse (The Muffins), and Pete Thompson (Robin Trower).
He has also released three albums with Blue Öyster Cult lyricist John Shirley, who is also the author and screenplay writer for “The Crow.” Since his first solo release, King has been featured on over 50 albums. King remains active as a freelance session musician, collaborating with various artists.
Full Bio
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_King_(musician)
Discography
- 5th Mass From the Sun (2015)
- Short Stories For Tall Aliens (with John Shirley) (2019)
- They’re Here With Us…Not For Us (2021)
- Atomic Jupiter (2024) Melodic Revolution Records – CD, Digital and Streaming
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloudOverJupiter
Bandcamp: https://cloudoverjupitermusic.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3WqzfxwFBO9wTpZITgWNcT?si=aYfSDy13Taq_EcSF1Bt9kQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cloudoverjupiter8927
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