Born 22 June 1976.The bassist/multi-instrumentalist for the London-based indie rock group Bloc Party.Moakes is noted for his calm and
collective persona.On and off stage.Moakes is a proud new father of one.Gordon was the third member to join the Bloc.Despite his cool persona Moakes can be quite energetic throwing his bass into the second drum kit for the song 'Sunday' when they decided not to play it at the
Pompano Beach gig in May 2007 (which I attended).Gordon Moakes also plays the
glockenspiel for songs like 'Signs', 'Waiting for the 7:18', and 'Talons'.Gordon often wears black Adidas sneakers/trainers.Gordon's common nick name is Gordy.