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'''John Balance''' (first name also spelled ''Jhon'' and ''Jhonn''; born Geoffrey (Geff) Laurence Burton, later taking his stepfather's surname of Rushton; 1962–2004), born in [[Mansfield]],<ref>http://www.brainwashed.com/coil/info/john.html|publisher=http://www.brainwashed.com</ref>  founded the experimental music group Coil, in collaboration with his partner [[Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson]].<ref name="guardian">http://www.guardian.co.uk/obituaries/story/0,3604,1371372,00.html Richard Smith, "Obituary: John Balance"  ''Guardian'' 11 December 2004d</ref><ref> "The First Five Minutes After Death: Various Artists Remember Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson" Brandon, Genesis P-Orridge eulogy#''Steriogum'' BUZZMedia</ref>  He was responsible for vocals, lyrics, chants, synthetics and various esoteric sound-making instruments and devices.  Outside of Coil he collaborated with Nurse with Wound, Death in June, Psychic TV, Current 93, Chris & Cosey,<ref>http://old.disinfo.com/archive/pages/dossier/id344/pg1/index.html Scott Treleaven disinformation 11 March 2001}}</ref> Thighpaulsandra and produced several Nine Inch Nails remixes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Coil and the Occult|url=http://www.nachtkabarett.com/coil|publisher=http://www.nachtkabarett.com|accessdate=27 April 2012|author=Nick Kushner|format=Article|year=2004-2012}}</ref> His early work and wide-ranging collaborations made him one of the most influential figures in the [[industrial music|industrial]], experimental [[minimal music|minimalist]] and [[neofolk]] music scenes.
'''John Balance''' (first name also spelled ''Jhon'' and ''Jhonn''; born Geoffrey (Geff) Laurence Burton, later taking his stepfather's surname of Rushton; 1962–2004), born in [[Mansfield]],<ref>http://www.brainwashed.com/coil/info/john.html|publisher=http://www.brainwashed.com</ref>  founded the experimental music group Coil, in collaboration with his partner [[Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson]].<ref name="guardian">http://www.guardian.co.uk/obituaries/story/0,3604,1371372,00.html Richard Smith, "Obituary: John Balance"  ''Guardian'' 11 December 2004d</ref><ref> "The First Five Minutes After Death: Various Artists Remember Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson" Brandon, Genesis P-Orridge eulogy#''Steriogum'' BUZZMedia</ref>  He was responsible for vocals, lyrics, chants, synthetics and various esoteric sound-making instruments and devices.  Outside of Coil he collaborated with Nurse with Wound, Death in June, Psychic TV, Current 93, Chris & Cosey,<ref>http://old.disinfo.com/archive/pages/dossier/id344/pg1/index.html Scott Treleaven disinformation 11 March 2001}}</ref> Thighpaulsandra and produced several Nine Inch Nails remixes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Coil and the Occult|url=http://www.nachtkabarett.com/coil|publisher=http://www.nachtkabarett.com|accessdate=27 April 2012|author=Nick Kushner|format=Article|year=2004-2012}}</ref> His early work and wide-ranging collaborations made him one of the most influential figures in the [[industrial music|industrial]], experimental [[minimal music|minimalist]] and [[neofolk]] music scenes.


Balance died on 13 November 2004, after falling from a two story [[balcony]] at his home.<ref>{{cite web|title=John Balance 1962-2004|url=http://www.heathenharvest.com/staticpages/index.php?page=20041209134726123|publisher=http://www.heathenharvest.com|accessdate=27 April 2012}}</ref>  Peter Christopherson announced Balance's death on the [[Threshold House]] website, and provided details surrounding the tragedy. Balance's memorial service was held near [[Bristol]] on 23 November, and was attended by approximately 100 people.<ref>{{cite web|title=John Balance|url=http://www.thresholdhouse.com/2004/11/30/john-balance/|publisher=Threshold House|accessdate=27 April 2012|author=Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson|date=30|month=2004|year=2004}}</ref> [[Ossian Brown]], a long term [[Collaboration#Music|collaborator]] and member of Coil, dedicated his first book ''Haunted Air'' to Balance.<ref>Ossian Brown, "Haunted Air"|url=http://brainwashed.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9011:ossian-brown-qhaunted-airq&catid=17:books&Itemid=134|publisher=http://brainwashed.com|accessdate=27 April 2012|author=Justin Patrick|format=Review|date=13|month=November|year=2011</ref>
Balance died on 13 November 2004, after falling from a two story balcony at his home.<ref>http://www.heathenharvest.com/staticpages/index.php?page=20041209134726123 "John Balance 1962-2004"</ref>  Peter Christopherson announced Balance's death on the Threshold House website, and provided details surrounding the tragedy. Balance's memorial service was held near [[Bristol]] on 23 November, and was attended by approximately 100 people.<ref>{{cite web|title=John Balance|url=http://www.thresholdhouse.com/2004/11/30/john-balance/|publisher=Threshold House|accessdate=27 April 2012|author=Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson|date=30|month=2004|year=2004}}</ref> [[Ossian Brown]], a long term [[Collaboration#Music|collaborator]] and member of Coil, dedicated his first book ''Haunted Air'' to Balance.<ref>Ossian Brown, "Haunted Air"|url=http://brainwashed.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9011:ossian-brown-qhaunted-airq&catid=17:books&Itemid=134|publisher=http://brainwashed.com|accessdate=27 April 2012|author=Justin Patrick|format=Review|date=13|month=November|year=2011</ref>


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John Balance (first name also spelled Jhon and Jhonn; born Geoffrey (Geff) Laurence Burton, later taking his stepfather's surname of Rushton; 1962–2004), born in Mansfield,[1] founded the experimental music group Coil, in collaboration with his partner Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson.[2][3] He was responsible for vocals, lyrics, chants, synthetics and various esoteric sound-making instruments and devices. Outside of Coil he collaborated with Nurse with Wound, Death in June, Psychic TV, Current 93, Chris & Cosey,[4] Thighpaulsandra and produced several Nine Inch Nails remixes.[5] His early work and wide-ranging collaborations made him one of the most influential figures in the industrial, experimental minimalist and neofolk music scenes.

Balance died on 13 November 2004, after falling from a two story balcony at his home.[6] Peter Christopherson announced Balance's death on the Threshold House website, and provided details surrounding the tragedy. Balance's memorial service was held near Bristol on 23 November, and was attended by approximately 100 people.[7] Ossian Brown, a long term collaborator and member of Coil, dedicated his first book Haunted Air to Balance.[8]

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  1. ↑ http://www.brainwashed.com/coil/info/john.html%7Cpublisher=http://www.brainwashed.com
  2. ↑ http://www.guardian.co.uk/obituaries/story/0,3604,1371372,00.html Richard Smith, "Obituary: John Balance" Guardian 11 December 2004d
  3. ↑ "The First Five Minutes After Death: Various Artists Remember Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson" Brandon, Genesis P-Orridge eulogy#Steriogum BUZZMedia
  4. ↑ http://old.disinfo.com/archive/pages/dossier/id344/pg1/index.html Scott Treleaven disinformation 11 March 2001}}
  5. ↑ Template:Cite web
  6. ↑ http://www.heathenharvest.com/staticpages/index.php?page=20041209134726123 "John Balance 1962-2004"
  7. ↑ Template:Cite web
  8. ↑ Ossian Brown, "Haunted Air"|url=http://brainwashed.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9011:ossian-brown-qhaunted-airq&catid=17:books&Itemid=134%7Cpublisher=http://brainwashed.com%7Caccessdate=27 April 2012|author=Justin Patrick|format=Review|date=13|month=November|year=2011
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