Joey Santiago

Born: 1965-06-10

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Joey Santiago (born Joseph Alberto Santiago on June 10, 1965) is a Filipino-American guitarist and composer. Active since 1986, Santiago is best known as the lead guitarist for the American alternative rock band Pixies. After the band's breakup in 1993, Santiago produced musical scores for film and television documentaries, and he formed The Martinis with his wife, Linda Mallari. He also contributed to albums by Charles Douglas and former Pixies fellow bandsman Frank Black. Santiago resumed his role as the Pixies' lead guitarist when they reunited in 2004. Santiago has described his guitar technique as "angular and bent," and he cites Les Paul, Chet Atkins, Joe Pass and Jimi Hendrix as major influences on his style. His guitar playing, as part of the Pixies' sound, was held in high regard by critics: MTV's Laurel Bowman commented that Santiago's "sonic plow was the key element in the Pixies' monstrous presence." Description above from the Wikipedia article Joey Santiago, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​


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Pixies - Olympia, Paris

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Released: 2023-03-16

Highly influential indie rockers from Boston, famous for such tracks as Debaser and Where is my...

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Pixies - Rock en Seine 2024

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Released: 2024-08-25

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loudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies

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Released: 2006-04-21

When college rock darlings the Pixies broke up in 1992, their fans were shocked and dismayed....

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Pixies: Live at The Town & Country

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Released: 2004-05-03

Live complete set filmed in 1988 when the band supported Throwing Muses at London's Town and...

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Pixies: Live at Brixton Academy 1991

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Released: 1991-11-30

The Pixies live set at Brixton Academy in London on June 26, 1991.

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Pixies: Live in Utrecht

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Released: 1990-09-25

Proshot of the same gig included in the Death to The Pixies compilation.

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Pixies : Live At The Paradise In Boston

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Released: 2006-09-01

The Pixies are one of the most influential American acts of all time. Initially spanning the...

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Pixies: 6Music In Concert

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Released: 2013-09-23

Pixies are a band who shaped the sound of Alternative Rock. Having sold just under 2 million...

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Pixies - Acoustic : Live In Newport

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Released: 2006-08-26

One of the most influential American bands of all time, The Pixies created the blueprint for...

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Pixies à l'Olympia - ARTE Live Web

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Released: 2013-09-30

On September 30th 2013, The legends that are The Pixies will be playing over in L’Olympia,...

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Pixies - Rock en Seine 2005

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Released: 2005-10-02

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Pixies - Sell Out

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Released: 2005-10-04

1. Bone Machine 2. Wave Of Mutilation (UK Surf) 3. In Heaven 4. Something Against You 5. River...

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Pixies: Gouge

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Released: 2004-04-27

Gouge - a documentary tracing The Pixies' story featuring interviews with Bono, David Bowie,...

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Pixies - Live at iTunes Festival

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Released: 2013-09-25

The Pixies on iTunes Festival 2013

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35000 Watts: The Story of College Radio

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Released: 2024-07-09

The students behind the mic and the bands they made famous tell the story of the youth and music...

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NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

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First aired: 2008-04-22

Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

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