Justin Vernon is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, primarily known as the frontman and songwriter for the indie folk band Bon Iver. He's also a member of Volcano Choir, Big Red Machine, the Shouting Matches, and Gayngs, and formerly of DeYarmond Edison. Recognized for his distinctive falsetto voice and innovative musical style, Vernon has garnered significant recognition and critical praise for his contributions to the music industry, especially with Bon Iver.
On April 30, 1981, Justin DeYarmond Edison Vernon, the American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, was born.
In 1997, Justin Vernon formed his first band, Mount Vernon, after meeting the members at a Wisconsin high school jazz camp.
In 1998, Mount Vernon released their first local musical project.
In 1999, Justin Vernon graduated from Memorial High School and attended college at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.
In 2001, Justin Vernon released his first solo album under the name "J.D Vernon", titled Home Is. Also in 2001, Vernon founded the band DeYarmond Edison while still in college.
In 2002, DeYarmond Edison, consisting of Vernon, Phil Cook, Christopher Porterfield, and Joe Westerlund, began performing.
In 2004, DeYarmond Edison self-released their self-titled album.
In 2005, DeYarmond Edison self-released their album Silent Signs.
In 2005, Justin Vernon released his solo album Self Record.
In 2006, Justin Vernon released the solo album Hazeltons.
In 2006, after nearly a year in Raleigh, Justin Vernon returned to Wisconsin following a breakup with the band and a girlfriend. The remaining members of DeYarmond Edison went on to form the folk bands Megafaun and Field Report.
In July 2007, Justin Vernon self-released his album 'For Emma, Forever Ago' under the name Bon Iver.
In February 2008, after receiving several positive reviews, Justin Vernon's album, For Emma, Forever Ago, was rereleased.
In 2008, Justin Vernon produced Land of Talk's album Some Are Lakes.
In 2009, Justin Vernon collaborated with Aaron Dessner on the song "Big Red Machine" for the AIDS benefit album Dark Was the Night produced by the Red Hot Organization.
In 2009, Justin Vernon's band Volcano Choir, released Unmap.
In 2010, Justin Vernon collaborated with Kanye West on various songs for the album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, providing vocals on multiple tracks.
In 2010, Justin Vernon contributed vocals as Orpheus to seven songs on Anaïs Mitchell's album Hadestown.
In 2010, Justin Vernon's collaborative group Gayngs, consisting of multiple established artists, released Relayted.
In 2011, Justin Vernon contributed to the song "That's My Bitch" from Kanye West and Jay-Z's collaborative album Watch the Throne.
In 2011, Justin Vernon served as a backing vocalist for Kanye West at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
On September 25, 2012, Justin Vernon temporarily stepped away from Bon Iver.
In 2012, Justin Vernon began Chigliak, an imprint of Jagjaguwar, dedicated to albums that have had limited or non-commercial releases.
In 2012, Justin Vernon produced Kathleen Edwards' album, Voyageur.
In 2013, Justin Vernon contributed to Kanye West's album Yeezus, adding to "I Am a God", "Hold My Liquor", and "I'm in It".
In 2013, the Shouting Matches, which includes Justin Vernon, released their debut album, Grownass Man.
In 2014, Jason Feathers, a collaboration with Justin Vernon, Ryan Olson, indie rapper Astronautalis and Bon Iver member Sean Carey, released De Oro.
In 2015, Justin Vernon served as backing vocalist for Kanye West at Glastonbury Festival.
In August 2016, Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner curated the second annual Eaux Claires festival, where Bon Iver debuted their third album, 22, A Million, in front of a live audience.
On September 30, 2016, Bon Iver's third studio album, 22, A Million, was released to critical acclaim.
In 2017, Justin Vernon collaborated with Mouse on Mars on their album Dimensional People, his voice can be heard on the song Dimensional People III.
On June 23, 2018, Justin Vernon joined Dead & Company on stage at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin, and performed three songs.
In August 2018, Justin Vernon released the eponymous debut album of duet Big Red Machine alongside the National's Aaron Dessner. The album featured approximately 40 collaborators.
In 2018, Justin Vernon appeared as a guest on Swamp Dogg's album Love, Loss & Autotune.
On August 9, 2019, Justin Vernon released i,i to critical acclaim. It's the band's fourth studio LP and features many collaborators.
In March 2020, Justin Vernon played guitar on all tracks of the Ryan Olson-produced album Sorry You Couldn't Make It by Swamp Dogg.
In October 2024, Justin Vernon began releasing singles to preview a new LP called SABLE, fABLE.
On April 11, 2025, Justin Vernon's new LP called SABLE, fABLE was released.
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