Joe TalbotJoe Talbot is the lead vocalist for British rock band IDLES. Originally from Newport, Wales, Talbot moved to Bristol to study, where he formed the band in 2009 along with Adam Devonshire (bass), Jon Beavis (drums), Lee Kiernan (guita), and Mark Bowen (guitar). Passionate and vulnerable, with political lyrics that criticize right-wing media outlets like The Sun and songs that examine social issues such as mental health, struggles with addiction, and grief, the band have rejected genre labels of punk rock and postpunk. Read More Read Less