Jon Poole

Jon Poole
Jon Poole
	Poole with Lifesigns in 2024
Background information
Also known as	Random Jon Poole
Born	Jonathan Charles Poole; 16 October 1969; Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England
Origin	Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Genres	Psychedelia; progressive rock; hard rock; glam punk;
Occupations	Musician; singer; songwriter; producer; director;
Instruments	Guitar; bass; vocals; keyboards; drums;
Labels	Org; Leafy Hand;
Member of	Panixphere; God Damn Whores; The Wildhearts; The Dowling Poole; Lifesigns;
Formerly of	Ad Nauseam; Cardiacs; Two Worlds Collide; Ablemesh; Dr Brighton; Silver Ginger 5; Ginger & the Sonic Circus; Celebricide; La Momo; Dr Hook;
Spouse	Louise Weekley (m. 2004)

Jonathan Charles Poole (born 16 October 1969) is a British musician, singer, songwriter and producer. He was a member of Cardiacs from 1991 to 2003 and worked with Ginger Wildheart on several projects before joining the Wildhearts as their bassist across four tenures: 2003 to 2005, 2012 to 2013, 2015 to 2018, and again since 2024. Since 2012, he has made music with Willie Dowling as the Dowling Poole, and since 2014 has been the bassist for the progressive rock band Lifesigns.

Poole is the frontman and main performer of God Damn Whores and has released two solo albums. He has also been a member of Ad Nauseam and Dr Brighton, and worked with the bands Ablemesh, La Momo, Crayola Lectern, Two Worlds Collide and Celebricide (as well as various projects founded by Ginger Wildheart), and the live bass player for Dr Hook Starring Dennis Locorriere, the Lotus Eaters and Adam Ant.