The
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion is an
American alternative rock trio, formed in 1991 and based in
New York City,
New York. The band consists of Judah Bauer on guitar,
backing vocals,
harmonica and occasional
lead vocals, Russell Simins on
drums and
Jon Spencer on
vocals, guitar and
theremin. Their musical style is largely rooted in
rock and roll although it draws influences from
punk,
blues,
garage,
rockabilly,
soul,
noise rock,
rhythm and blues and
hip hop. They have released seven official studio albums, collaborative records with
Dub Narcotic Sound System and
R.L. Burnside as well as numerous singles, out-take albums, compilations, remix albums and, in 2010, a series of expanded reissues.