Jon Baker – Looking For The Orange One
Jon Baker was and still is one of my musical heroes from the early 90’s. I was looking for an identity whilst still being in my teens plus being a fan of bands like The Charlatans, Jon’s blonde basin haircut was what I was looking for, someone I could relate to?!, even though I didn’t know him personally. Anyways, I got in contact with Mr Baker to discuss his time in The Charlatans and the real reasons for his departure. Originally published on Louder Than War 23.11.16: Jon Baker was the guitarist in indie mainstays The Charlatans as they rose to success in the early 1990’s. When he was with the band he helped record some of their most iconic and memorable songs including singles The One I Know, Then, plus their debut album Some Friendly. Not much has been heard from Jon since his departure from the band in 1991, but his guitar playing and the songs that he helped to write with the band at that time have made his legacy and whereabouts all the more intriguing. Here’s a interview...