KingBathmat (aka John Bassett) was born in Walthamstow, London. He was raised by an ex convent nun and a meter reader, who fed him and looked after him until the age of 16, where he left school with very little else except a degree in truancy.
At an early age, KingBathmat’s heart was broken and crushed by a german girl which led him to embark on a mission to throw himself into music.
Now some time later......over 100 songs written......many broken up rock bands and relationships left in his wake......he decided to become a solo artist.
2003 saw the release of debut cd “Son of a Nun” which was given rave reviews from all over for its songwriting and production and its own unique style.
2004 see’s the release of the new CD “Crowning Glory”, 10 songs that show stunning songwriting coupled with a breathtakingly original, psychedelic style of production that shows the King has reached a higher plateau than ever before.
KingBathmat’s music manages to invoke musical influences from every decade since the Sixties, One minute clutching hands round the table and summoning the spirit of Syd Barrett, the next possessed by Edwyn Collins, KingBathmat is a one man army of musical inspiration whose creativity crosses all genres making him equal parts Badly Drawn Boy and Lemmy, sometimes in the same song.