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Jad Fair

Singer/songwriter who has pursued his wildly eccentric muse since the '70s, both solo and with Half Japanese.
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Album Highlights

  • Solid Gold Heart
    Jad Fair / Danielson
    Solid Gold Heart
  • Shake, Cackle and Squall
    Jad Fair / David Fair
    Shake, Cackle and Squal …
  • I Like It When You Smile
    Jad Fair
    I Like It When You Smil …
  • Beautiful Songs: The Best of Jad Fair
    Jad Fair
    Beautiful Songs: The Be …
  • FairMoore
    Jad Fair
    FairMoore
  • Six Dozen Cookies
    Jad Fair
    Six Dozen Cookies
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Jad Fair

Jad Fair - Artist Details

Active

1970s - 2020s

Born

June 9, 1954 in Coldwater, MI

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Alternative/Indie Rock Indie Rock American Underground Post-Punk Experimental Experimental Rock

Member Of

Half Japanese Jad Fair & Daniel Johnston Mosquito The Stinkypuffs
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