Joel Pott

Joel Pott

Infobox musical artist
Name = Joel Pott


Caption = Joel Pott (left) performing live with Athlete
Background = group_or_band
Born = birth date and age|1979|1|20
Origin = flagicon|UK England, United Kingdom
Genre = Indie
Instrument = Vocals & Guitar
Years_active = 1999 - present
Label = Parlophone (UK)
Astralwerks (USA)
Associated_acts = Athlete

Joel Pott (born 20 January 1979 in England) is a British musician. He is currently the lead vocalist and guitarist of the indie band Athlete.

Biography

While a child, he was bought some drums by his parents. These ultimately "didn't work out" and he was then given a nylon string guitar at the age of six. In his teenage years, he listened to British bands such as Blur, Radiohead and Oasis. He has cited Blur guitarist Graham Coxon as an influence on his own playing of the instrument. [ [http://www.fender.co.uk/news/index.php?display_article=113 Fender Frontline Online] -A cuppa and a chat with Athlete]

Joel studied graphic design, photography and English for his A levels at the Brit School of Performing Arts and Technology. [ [http://student.independent.co.uk/magazines/article3100079.ece The Independent] -Interview: Athlete lead singer Joel Pott]

He considered attending the University of Edinburgh, but elected to move to Deptford, London, where he formed Athlete with childhood friends Carey Willets, Steve Roberts and Tim Wanstall in 1999. Prior to the band being signed by a major record label, he regularly snowboarded. [ [http://www.fender.co.uk/news/index.php?display_article=113 Fender Frontline Online] -A cuppa and a chat with Athlete]

Joel appeared on the BBC panel gameshow Never Mind the Buzzcocks on 15 November 2007.

He provides vocals on the song 'Any Kind of Pulse' by the band Camp America.

Personal life

Joel married in 2003. [ [http://arts.independent.co.uk/music/features/article114634.ece The Independent] -Athlete: On their marks] From the relationship he has two children including a daughter called Myla. [ [http://student.independent.co.uk/magazines/article3100079.ece The Independent] -Interview: Athlete lead singer Joel Pott] Although now healthy, she was born prematurely and is the subject of the Athlete song "Wires". [ [http://arts.independent.co.uk/music/features/article2959292.ece The Independent] -Athlete: On top of their game] He identifies himself as being a Christian. [ [http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/news/What_Athlete_Believe/14910/p1/ Cross Rhythms] ]

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