John Oswald is a Canadian musician best known for playing Composer/Producer for the album Plunderphonics.
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Best Known For:The album Plunderphonics
Breakthrough:Released the Plunderphonics EP, coining the term and sparking legal controversy with Michael Jackson's estate in 1988
10 Quick Facts About John Oswald
- Full Name: John Oswald
- Nationality: Canadian
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The album Plunderphonics
- Current Role: Composer and visual artist
- Date of Birth: May 30, 1953
- Age: 72 years old
- Place of Birth: Kitchener, Ontario
- Specialization: Musician / Singer and Producer
- Employer Type: Independent
John Oswald Age
John Oswald is about 73 years old as of 2026. John Oswald was born in 1953.
Rise to Fame
John Oswald rose to prominence for his role for the album Plunderphonics.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Plunderphonics and Grayfolded.
- Work: Plunderphonics (Composer/Producer, 1988) — Highly influential EP using audio piracy as a creative tool
- Work: Grayfolded (Producer, 1994) — Plunderphonic mapping of the Grateful Dead's 'Dark Star'
Personal Information
- Full Name: John Oswald
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: Canadian
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 30, 1953
- Age: 72
- Birthday: May 30
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Kitchener, Ontario
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51K - $213K (Est)
- Net Worth: $425K - $4.3M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Online Presence
- Website:http://www.pfony.com/
