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Jad Fair

Jad Fair is a pioneering musician and a world-famous outsider artist. He is best known as the co-founder and front man for the band Half Japanese. His recording credits include collaborations with [a=Moe Tucker], [a=Daniel Johnston], [a=Kramer (2)], [a=Yo La Tengo] and [a=Teenage Fanclub]. Jad's artwork is featured on a few of these collaborative efforts and on most of the Half Japanese recordings. His paintings and paper cuttings have been exhibited in Glasgow, New York, Melbourne, Toronto, Berlin, Brighton, Austin, and San Francisco. Brother of [a369185]. Born: June 9, 1954 in Coldwater, Michigan, United States