John K. Samson
John K. Samson | |
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Samson in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Kristjan Samson |
| Born | 1973 (age 51–52) |
| Origin | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Genres | Folk punk, indie rock, post-punk, hardcore punk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Labels | Epitaph, ANTI- |
John Kristjan Samson (born 1973) is a Canadian musician from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is a singer-songwriter and best known as the frontman of the Canadian indie folk/rock band The Weakerthans. He also played bass in the punk band Propagandhi during the mid-1990s. Today, Samson is making music under his own name, John K. Samson. His latest solo album, Winter Wheat, was released in 2016.