
John Avila
Member of Oingo Boingo
bassist•record producer•composer•educator
誕生日
January 14, 1957
星座
Capricorn
出生地
San Gabriel, California
年齢
69 years old
概要
ジョン・アヴィラは、アメリカのベーシスト、レコードプロデューサー、作曲家、教育者です。1957年1月14日、カリフォルニア州サンガブリエル生まれ。1984年から1995年の解散まで、ニューウェーブバンド、オインゴ・ボインゴのベーシストとして最もよく知られています。彼のメロディアスで力強いベースラインは、『Dead Man's Party』や『Boi-ngo』などのアルバムでバンドのサウンドを支えました。ステージ以外では、リール・ビッグ・フィッシュの『Turn the Radio Off』をプロデュースし、1990年代のスカ・リバイバルの礎を築きました。ブルースギタリストのウォルター・トラウトとツアーを行い、ミューテイターやザ・ガマ・セニンでもプレイ。2026年現在、ロサンゼルス音楽大学でベース演奏を教えています。ファンからは、ニール・ヤングからスティーヴン・タイラーまで、幅広いアーティストとコラボレーションしてきた多才な裏方の力として知られています。
生い立ちと背景
キャリアの歩み
1984年、アヴィラはオインゴ・ボインゴに加入し、初代ベーシストのケリー・ハッチと交代しました。彼はバンドの最も商業的に成功したアルバム『Dead Man's Party』(1985年)、『Boi-ngo』(1987年)、『Dark at the End of the Tunnel』(1990年)、『Boingo』(1994年)で演奏。彼のベースワークはバンドのサウンドの象徴的な要素となりました。オインゴ・ボインゴの1995年ハロウィンのユニバーサル・アンフィシアターでの解散公演後、アヴィラは自宅ガレージに自身のレコーディングスタジオ「ブランドーズ・パラダイス」を立ち上げました。1996年にはリール・ビッグ・フィッシュの『Turn the Radio Off』をプロデュース。このアルバムは第3派スカムーブメントの火付け役となりました。その後、ミューテイター、ザ・ガマ・セニンと活動し、ブルースギタリストのウォルター・トラウトと広範囲にツアー。また、ロサンゼルス音楽大学の教授陣に加わり、ベース演奏を教えています。
キャリア年表
公的イメージとスタイル
アヴィラは、オインゴ・ボインゴのバンドメイトの多くと比較して、公の場では控えめな存在です。ミュージシャンや業界関係者の間では、温かく協力的なスタイルを持つ多才で信頼できるベーシスト兼プロデューサーとして知られています。彼の特徴は、バンド全盛期のオインゴ・ボインゴのサウンドの重要な要素であった、ダイナミックでメロディアスなベースラインです。メディアは彼を、ツアーミュージシャンからプロデューサー、教育者へと円滑に移行した熟練のプロフェッショナルとして描いています。公式のファンネームやファンの儀式は記録されていませんが、スカ、ニューウェーブ、ルーツ音楽のファンからは、幅広い貢献により尊敬されています。
名声とファンダム
John Avila does not command a dedicated, named fandom of his own. While his bandmate Danny Elfman enjoys a global legion of followers known by specific monikers, Avila's audience remains subsumed within the broader Oingo Boingo community. There are no documented fan-funded projects, birthday billboards, or organized charity drives bearing his name alone. His interactions with admirers reflect standard professional engagement rather than the ritualistic culture seen with other new wave icons. This low-profile status is consistent with his career trajectory as a versatile musician who prioritized the craft over celebrity. Despite this, he maintains a steady presence in industry circles and among bass enthusiasts. iFANN has evaluated John Avila for inclusion in its Global Fame Engine rankings. As of August 2026, the evaluation indicates that John Avila is currently evaluated but unranked, holding no placement in the published Global Top 1,000 or any Top-100 scope list. He is not currently ranked on any specific genre or category lists either. The absence of a numeric position reflects a lack of sufficient data to place him within the current tiered structure of global fame metrics. While he lacks the viral mythology or legendary crowd reactions associated with frontmen, his enduring contribution to music ensures a quiet, persistent recognition. His work spans decades of touring, production, and education, building a reputation that relies on respect rather than hype. The media portrays him as a seasoned professional who transitioned smoothly from the stage to the studio and finally to the classroom. This steady evolution supports a career that thrives without needing the spotlight reserved for the most famous figures. The scale of his influence is measured in albums produced, students taught, and tours completed rather than headline numbers. His legacy is one of reliability and musical depth, anchored by his time with Oingo Boingo and his subsequent work with artists ranging from Neil Young to Walter Trout. Though he does not appear in the top ranks of global fame, his impact remains significant within the specific domains he inhabits.
興味深い事実と伝説
John Avila's father possessed an Ampex tape recorder found in the attic, an object that sparked his initial interest in recording technology. He left high school early to dedicate himself fully to a life in music. In 1996, Avila personally designed and constructed Brando's Paradise studio, creating a facility that continues to serve the local music scene. His first major tour experience involved opening for Santana alongside El Chicano, where he performed nightly before crowds of 40,000 people. A Grammy-nominated producer, composer, and arranger, Avila has recorded or performed with an exceptionally wide range of artists, including Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Steven Tyler, and Stewart Copeland. While the band Oingo Boingo generated legends involving Halloween traditions and the phenomenon surrounding *Dead Man's Party*, these stories are almost exclusively attributed to frontman Danny Elfman and the collective identity rather than Avila personally. No verified incidents of crowds shutting down streets or fans fainting have been linked specifically to his individual performances. Recent years have seen him join blues rock guitarist Walter Trout for an Australian tour in January 2024. He also participated in a masterclass offered by Bass Magazine and the Los Angeles College of Music in October 2019. His involvement in the Johnny Vatos project features original members playing Oingo Boingo music, serving as a legacy act rather than a source of personal folklore. These activities confirm his status as a respected musician whose career is defined by continuous activity rather than singular legendary moments.
家族と私生活
注目の関係
恋愛関係と交際歴
2026年の給与・総資産
$5 Million
iFANN編集チームによる推定
As of 2026, iFANN currently estimates John Avila's net worth at $5 Million. This figure represents an editorial assessment of his accumulated assets and earnings. His financial foundation rests on diverse income streams developed over decades of professional activity. Revenue is generated through touring engagements with Walter Trout and other acts, alongside production royalties derived from albums such as Reel Big Fish's *Turn the Radio Off* and various Oingo Boingo records. Fees from his faculty position at the Los Angeles College of Music provide a stable educational income stream. Additional performance income comes from his work with the Mutaytor and The Gama Sennin. The operation of his private studio, Brando's Paradise, also contributes significantly to his revenue through ongoing recording projects. While he is not a mainstream celebrity commanding massive headlines, his consistent work ethic across multiple sectors of the music industry has established a comfortable and secure financial base.
受賞と栄誉
View 2 records, honours and achievements代表作
Production of 'Turn the Radio Off' by Reel Big Fish
1996 · Producer
Bassist for Oingo Boingo
1984 · Bassist
Faculty at Los Angeles College of Music
2018 · Educator
キーワード
出典
クイック情報
- 職業
- bassist, record producer, composer, educator
- 出生地
- San Gabriel, California
- 性別
- 男性
- グループ
- Oingo Boingo
個人情報
- 学歴
- East Los Angeles College (attended, did not graduate)
よくある質問
ジョン・アビラの年齢は?
2026年のジョン・アビラの総資産は?
ジョン・アビラは今も音楽活動を続けていますか?
ジョン・アビラはOingo Boingoのどのアルバムで演奏しましたか?
ジョン・アビラが最もよく知られているのは何ですか?
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