JC Carroll

Jean-Marie (aka JC) Carroll is the guitarist and songwriter of the English punk band The Members. He is responsible for co-writing (with former singer Nicky Tesco) the classic singles "Solitary Confinement" and "The Sound Of The Suburbs".

JC leads the band these days who operate as a power trio with original bassist Chris Payne and the former drummer from The Damned, Rat Scabies. They tour regularly across the UK and Europe. He also works as a solo artist and has composed music for films and TV.

This portrait was taken last month, the day after The Members had played a concert in the nearby town of Hebden Bridge. It is the latest entry in my Middle Aged Punks series.