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'''Joshua Mark Hayward''', known as '''Joshua Third''' (formerly '''Joshua Von Grimm''', before he changed it in [[2007]]), (born [[15 December]] [[1984]]) is an [[England|English]] musician, best known for being |
'''Joshua Mark Hayward''', known as '''Joshua Third''' (formerly '''Joshua Von Grimm''', before he changed it in [[2007]]), (born [[15 December]] [[1984]]) is an [[England|English]] musician, best known for being the guitarist in the [[garage rock]] band [[The Horrors]]. Third is influenced by bands such as [[The Jesus and Mary Chain]], [[The Birthday Party (band)|The Birthday Party]], [[The Fire Engines]] and [[Sonic Youth]]. Like other members of The Horrors, he is recognizable thanks to his being on the current UK music scene by a distinctive choice of apparel and hairstyle, incorporating use of [[Backcombing]] and [[Slim-fit pants|drainpipe]] jeans. |
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Third grew up in the [[Thames]] area of [[Canvey Island]] before attending secondary school at [[Westcliff High School for Boys]] in [[Southend-on-sea]]. His mother is called Jacqueline and his father is called Mark Hayward. He also studied at [[University College London]] where he gained a BSc in Physics. His Father is a sheet-metal worker. |
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===The Horrors=== |
===The Horrors=== |
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Joshua is the hairy boy of the English [[garage punk]] band [[The Horrors]], providing a distinctive sound by rewiring his guitar pedals. He appeared on the [[Mighty Boosh]], Series 3 Episode 6, along with the rest of [[The Horrors]]. |
Joshua is the "hairy boy" of the English [[garage punk]] band [[The Horrors]], providing a distinctive sound by rewiring his guitar pedals. He appeared on the [[Mighty Boosh]], Series 3 Episode 6, along with the rest of [[The Horrors]]. |
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Joshua Mark Hayward, known as Joshua Third (formerly Joshua Von Grimm, before he changed it in 2007), (born 15 December 1984) is an English musician, best known for being the guitarist in the garage rock band The Horrors. Third is influenced by bands such as The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Birthday Party, The Fire Engines and Sonic Youth. Like other members of The Horrors, he is recognizable thanks to his being on the current UK music scene by a distinctive choice of apparel and hairstyle, incorporating use of Backcombing and drainpipe jeans.
Career
Early life
Third grew up in the Thames area of Canvey Island before attending secondary school at Westcliff High School for Boys in Southend-on-sea. His mother is called Jacqueline and his father is called Mark Hayward. He also studied at University College London where he gained a BSc in Physics. His Father is a sheet-metal worker.
The Horrors
Joshua is the "hairy boy" of the English garage punk band The Horrors, providing a distinctive sound by rewiring his guitar pedals. He appeared on the Mighty Boosh, Series 3 Episode 6, along with the rest of The Horrors.
Musical equipment used
Guitars
- Two Fender Jaguars – one white and one sunburst model
Effects pedals
- Third is known to make his own effects pedals by rerouting the wiring at the back of the pedals to create a more fuzzy, garage-influenced sound. He created an article on how to achieve this in the first fanzine.