John Collins (musician)

Infobox musical artist
Name = John Collins


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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth_name = John Collins
Alias = JC
Born = birth date and age|1971|04|27
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Origin = Australia
Instrument = Bass
Genre = Rock
Alternative rock
Occupation(s) = Musician
Years_active = 1989 – Present
Label = Polydor, Universal
Associated_acts= Powderfinger, The Predators, Drag
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John Collins is an Australian bass player known for his work as a member of Australian band Powderfinger. He is one of the founding members of the band, along with guitarist Ian Haug. Powderfinger has released six studio albums, a greatest hits album and a double CD live album, all featuring Collins' bass guitar playing. After the band released their best of album, in 2004, they decided to take a break. During this break, John played with fellow Powderfinger member, Darren Middleton in his new band Drag on a number of occasions, as well as performing with Ian Haug and Steven Bishop in The Predators. Collins is often referred to as "J.C." by his fellow band members, as they are his initials and to distinguish him from the group's drummer Jon Coghill. Initially, the nickname was given to him following the group's song "JC" from their second album, "Double Allergic", which referred to Jesus Christ.