John Flansburgh
John Conant Flansburgh (/flænzˌbərɡ/, FLANZ-berg; born May 6, 1960) is an American musician. He is half of the long-standing Brooklyn, New York–based alternative rock duo They Might Be Giants with John Linnell, for which he writes, sings, and plays rhythm guitar.
John Flansburgh
John Conant Flansburgh
May 6, 1960
Lexington, Massachusetts[2]
Singer-songwriter, musician, guitarist
Vocals, guitar, bass, percussion, trumpet, harmonica
1980–present
Commonly referred to by the nickname "Flansy" or "Flans",[1] he is married to musician Robin Goldwasser, with whom he occasionally performs.
Personal life[edit]
Since 1996, he is married to musician Robin Goldwasser, with whom he occasionally performs. Flansburgh considers himself politically liberal and has spoken of his support for Bernie Sanders for President.[13] Flansburgh is left-handed.[14]
On June 8, 2022, while in a ride share on his way home from a They Might Be Giants show at the Bowery Ballroom,[15] Flansburgh's ride was involved in a collision with a drunk driver. Flansburgh had several broken ribs, many of which had multiple fractures, but no vital organs were damaged.[16]
Instruments[edit]
Flansburgh frequently plays a red Gibson ES-335, a sonic blue Fender Telecaster, a candy apple red Fender Jazzmaster, and a goldtop Gibson Les Paul. He owns a custom-made gold Mojo guitar, known as the "Chessmaster".[17] He designed the body himself, taking inspiration from the geometric shapes of old guitar cases.[18]