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Joseph Arthur is a singer, songwriter, poet and artist from Akron, Ohio, known for his solo material and as a member of RNDM and Fistful of Mercy. Combining poetic lyrics with a layered sonic palette, Arthur has built his reputation over the years through critically acclaimed releases, collaborations and constant touring; his unique solo live performances often incorporate the use of a number of distortion and loop pedals, even live painting and a sprinkling of beat poetry.<br><br>Originally discovered by Peter Gabriel, Arthur quickly established a reputation as a formidable and creative talent with his experimental folk rock style, diverse instrumentation and eclectic electronic production elements.<br><br>Live, he pioneered the use of loop pedals and layered vocals years before <br>Ed Sheeran et al picked up on it. An accomplished painter, he s displayed his<br>works in galleries around the world, and his online only Museum of Modern <br>Arthur (museumofmodernarthur.com) serves as a repository for his creations.<br><br>He is also a prolific writer, principally of poetry but has also written a children s book! His 20 plus albums range from solo records to collaborations with a who s who of rock n roll, including Lou Reed, Dhani Harrison and Ben Harper of Fistful of Mercy, Peter Gabriel, T Bone Burnett, and RNDM with Pearl Jam s Jeff Ament.