Sooyoung Park

Sooyoung Park
Also known asPanther Lau
Born1967
North Tonawanda, New York, U.S.
GenresIndie rock, post-hardcore, slowcore
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass guitar
Years active1986–present
LabelsTouch and Go Records

Sooyoung Park (born 1967) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for fronting the bands Bitch Magnet[1] and Seam.[2] In 1995 he co-founded Foundation of Asian American Independent Media, an art festival dedicated to showcasing Asian American culture.[3]

Early life

Sooyoung Park was born in 1967 in upstate New York, but grew up in West Virginia and North Carolina. He graduated from Oberlin College, where he was a founding member of the band Bitch Magnet.[4]

Discography

Bitch Magnet

Seam

Shady

"Narcotic Candy" single (1994, Beggars Banquet)

Ee

Codeine

Bored Spies

References

  1. ^ Brod, Doug; Robbins, Ira (2007). "Bitch Magnet". Trouser Press. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
  2. ^ Sheppard, Denise (2007). "Seam". Trouser Press. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
  3. ^ "About Us". Foundation of Asian American Independent Media. 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
  4. ^ "Interview with Sooyoung Park on the Bitch Magnet reunion". GiantRobotStore. Retrieved July 11, 2020.