Ian Blackwood
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Ian Blackwood is a Canadian
musician and actor, best known for his front man duties in Toronto based Rock Band The Artist Life and for playing Kyle Bateman on the CTV
teen hit Instant Star
.
- Started playing guitar at the age of 11 and was originally taught by his father Michael Blackwood.
- Grew up in the 905 music scene and played in many bands.
- Started his first band at age 14 called Otherwise Known As
- Graduated from Lord Elgin High School (which has since changed its name to Robert Bateman) in June 2000.
- Attended Capilano College in Vancouver B.C. but left after one semester of studying film productions/screen writing and acting.
- Is a member of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Arts. (ACTRA)
He also played drums in Jersey
and guitar in The Fullblast. He is the brother of Sarah Sin and Jen Hellcat of The Creepshow
.
Blackwood recorded and mixed Sarah Blackwood's first solo album Way Back Home.
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Gibson
Hollow Body and Les Paul Junior guitars
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Canada
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musician and actor, best known for his front man duties in Toronto based Rock Band The Artist Life and for playing Kyle Bateman on the CTV
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
teen hit Instant Star
Instant Star
Instant Star was a Canadian television program which aired from September 2004 to June 2008. The series starred Alexz Johnson as adolescent music competition winner Jude Harrison. The show chronicles Harrison's experience in the recording industry whilst focusing upon character development.Linda...
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- Started playing guitar at the age of 11 and was originally taught by his father Michael Blackwood.
- Grew up in the 905 music scene and played in many bands.
- Started his first band at age 14 called Otherwise Known As
- Graduated from Lord Elgin High School (which has since changed its name to Robert Bateman) in June 2000.
- Attended Capilano College in Vancouver B.C. but left after one semester of studying film productions/screen writing and acting.
- Is a member of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Arts. (ACTRA)
He also played drums in Jersey
Jersey (band)
Jersey was a Burlington, Ontario ska punk band from 1996 to 2005. In 1997, the band released a demo tape which they sold at local concerts. The band had immediate hype partially due to frontman Taylor's previous band, Grade....
and guitar in The Fullblast. He is the brother of Sarah Sin and Jen Hellcat of The Creepshow
The Creepshow
The Creepshow is a band from Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The band formed in 2005 when the four original members got together with the purpose of starting a psychobilly band. The Creepshow writes the majority of their songs about horror films....
.
Blackwood recorded and mixed Sarah Blackwood's first solo album Way Back Home.
Gear
Marshall JCM 800 2204 50 watt amplifier headTraynor Speaker Cabinets
Gibson
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Hollow Body and Les Paul Junior guitars
Shure
Shure
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Microphones and Wireless Systems
Dean Markley Strings and accessories
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Traynor Amps
Dean Markley
Atypical Clothing Co