5 Things to Know About Father John Misty
- Father John Misty is the stage name Josh Tillman adopted after leaving Fleet Foxes, where he was the drummer.
- His debut album under this name was Fear Fun, released in 2012.
- Tillman moved from being a drummer to the frontman and primary songwriter.
- The Father John Misty persona allowed Tillman to explore a more theatrical and sardonic style.
- The name itself is a satirical take on the archetype of the wandering folk preacher.