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John Reis

g, voc, *1969 US, Ocean Beach
Singer / Musician of Alternative and Rock
A.k.a. Slasher (4) Speedo (2) Spic Odor Swazimoto

John Reis (born 1969) and also known by the pseudonyms Speedo, Slasher, and The Swami is an American musician, singer, guitarist, record label owner, and disc jockey. He is best known as the singer and guitarist for the rock band Rocket from the Crypt, which he formed and fronted (as Speedo) for the entirety of its career from 1990 to 2005. Prior to this he was the guitarist in the post-hardcore band Pitchfork, and also played in Drive Like Jehu during the early 1990s. In 1999 he formed the Hot Snakes, and in 2000 also formed the Sultans, in which (as Slasher) he sang and originally played bass before switching to rhythm guitar. He played in both these bands until their breakups in 2005 and 2007 respectively. He also released a solo recording under the name Back Off Cupids, which was recor

Instruments

• Guitar
• Vocals
• Piano

Genres

• Alternative
• Rock
• Electronic

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