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Formed in 1983 by high school mates, Buzz Osborne (guitar/vocals), Matt Lukin (bass), and Mike Dillard (drums). They started off playing cover songs of Jimi Hendrix and Cream, and experimenting with hardcore punk music. Dillard decided to move on, who was soon replaced by Dale Crover. In 1985 C/Z Records was created and released their first album that featured four songs, and then in 1986 the band released their own debut EP, followed by their full-length album “Gluey Porch Treatments” in 1987.
In 1990 the band recorded and released “Bullhead” followed by a tour of Europe. In 1993 they were signed by Atlantic Records, releasing their first major label album “Houdini;” however, they were dropped three albums later. The band then signed with Amphetamine Reptile Records, and released their next album “Honky” in the same year (1997). The years to follow found the band re-mastering old songs, returning to old sounds, and in 2003 Atlantic Records (UK) released a compilation track of their top hits when the band was signed with Atlantic.
In Fall 2006 the band set out on tour to promote their newest album “(A) Senile Animal” and in July 2008 released “Nude With Boots.” After a series of tours and a few more albums, the band also had a side project called Melvins Lite consisting of Dunn, Dale and Buzz). Melvins Lite went on a record breaking tour in 2012, performing every night for 51 days. On 14 July 2014 the band announced their newest album “Hold It In.”
When someone mentions the grunge genre attention is immediately turned to Nirvana, Mudhoney, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, etc… but often time people forget one of the true pioneers of the genre, The Melvins.
While they’re not strictly a grunge band, they share many elements of the genre along with aspects of metal, alternative, punk and hardcore. The sludgy rock band has been together for nearly 30 years and are still performing live and putting on great shows as well.
Buzz Osbourne, the lead guitarist, vocalist, and all around interesting guy is one of the most unique front man in rock ‘n roll. Even if you’re not familiar with his music, you more than likely know him by his Side Show Bob hairstyle.
While the band isn’t as hard around the edges as they used to be, the more senior members are all near 50 years old at this point, they’re still able to pull off a crunching live set. Most of their shows these days tend to flip between electric and acoustic elements. It’s a nice change of pace and you get to hear re-worked versions of some classic songs like “Shevil,” “Eyes Fly,” and “Inner Ear Rupture” amongst others.
The Melvins aren’t as nasty as they used to be, but they’re every bit as exciting still.
"Wild in the Streets" is the perfect way to describe a Circle Jerks concert. These guys have been the embodiment of hardcore punk since they started in 1979. Lead singer Keith Morris brought the band to the masses, and have influenced countless acts since their inception.
Despite several break ups due to volatility between band members and Morris, they keep reuniting from time to time to go on tour and give a throw back to the early days of punk rock.I was fortunate enough to catch the band during their last stint on tour before their 2010 hiatus.
Despite their age, Morris and the crew played the smallish venue with all the heart and soul that you would expect from the Jerks. The raucous crowd was lovely and in a constant state of motion from the pit to the side stage.
The band enthusiastically regurgitated most of their classics like "Deny Everything" (arguably one of the most respected and iconic songs in the genre) to "Live Fast Die Young" to some of their lesser known songs like "Sinking Ship". Despite being on tour off and on for several decades, The Circle Jerks never cease to amaze in their live shows. Hopefully the band will reunite again, and give many people who have been influenced by them to see them one more time (or for the first time).
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