Joe Strell is an American bass player and songwriter known for his involvement in bands like The Imports and ¡Ack-Ack!. He founded Dansbane Eländet recording studios in 1986 and started releasing cassette albums as Split Heavens. His career encompasses performing, songwriting, and recording, marking him as a multifaceted figure in the music scene.
December 4, 1980: Opened for The Jim Carroll Band
On December 4, 1980, The Imports, featuring Joe Strell, opened for The Jim Carroll Band at Sam's in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
1980: Joined The Imports
In 1980, Joe Strell became a member of The Imports as a bass player and songwriter.
1980: Began Musical Career with The Imports
In 1980, Joe Strell began his musical career as a songwriter and bassist for The Imports, a punk rock band in Chicago, playing in various clubs.
1986: Founded Dansbane Eländet studios and Started Releasing Cassette Albums as Split Heavens
In 1986, Joe Strell founded Dansbane Eländet recording studios and began releasing cassette albums under the name Split Heavens.
1986: Established Dansbane Eländet Studios
In 1986, while still playing bass for ¡Ack-Ack!, Joe Strell established Dansbane Eländet Studios and adopted the name Split Heavens.
1986: ¡Ack-Ack! broke up
In the winter of 1986, ¡Ack-Ack! broke up. Strell and Gamble started a studio project called Sylvia Darling.
1988: Sand Dancing Released
In 1988, Joe Strell and Brendan Gamble, under the name Sylvia Darling, released the album-length cassette 'Sand Dancing' on Office Records.
1989: Moved to New York City
In 1989, Joe Strell left Champaign and moved to New York City.
May 1995: Moved to San Francisco
In May 1995, Joe Strell moved to San Francisco after leaving New York.
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