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Lori Black

2008-12-20T01:52:24Z

202.109.110.2: roloumonvio

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[[Image:Lori2.jpg|frame|Lori "Lorax" Black as pictured in the inner sleeve of Ozma]]

'''Lori Black''', also known as '''Lorax''', was the second bassist. She joined the band when they moved to California. Interestingly enough, she is Shirley Temple's daughter. She also played bass in [[Clown Alley]] with [[Mark Deutrom]] (another former Melvins bassist).

According to an interview with Buzz this is why she was replaced, "Well, we tended to wanna work a little harder than she was willing to do, and I was going out with her for a long time, and I basically got sick of her. Dumped her. Just rid her from my life completely, and there's no way I could see playing in a band with her. That had a lot to do with it, plus, I thought she was lazy."

She played on Ozma, Bullhead, Eggnog, the Your Choice Live Series album, and parts of Houdini. Some believe she didn't actually play any bass at all on Houdini, the band is tight lipped about that though. There were rumors that she supposedly passed away in 98 from a heroin overdose, but Tom Flynn of [[Boner Records]] says that she's still alive and living in San Francisco, but not doing music anymore.

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Joe Preston

2008-12-19T22:43:02Z

202.109.110.2: delaczelde

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[[Image:Joe_preston.jpg|frame|Joe Preston playing as Thrones.]]

Has a one man band called [[Thrones]], and has also been the bass player of [[Melvins|The Melvins]], High On Fire, Earth and Sunn O))) to name a few.

Mike Patton

2008-12-19T12:54:34Z

202.109.110.2: dronnodelol

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[[Image:Mikepattonmikepatton.jpg|thumb|Patton performing with FantÃ´mas at Quart Festival, Norway on July 9, 2005.]]

Mike Patton started out his career in [[Mr. Bungle]], with [[Trevor Dunn]] and [[Trey Spruance]], by the age of 19 he was already poached by stadium rock band [[Faith No More]].

He has been a part of countless projects and solo albums, including [[Mr. Bungle]] and [[FantÃ´mas]].

He is also the co-runner of The Melvins current label [[Ipecac Recordings]].

KISS

2008-12-18T20:28:34Z

202.109.110.2: eltasitvi

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[[Image:KissGeneSolo.JPG|right|200px]]
[[Image:KissAceSolo.jpg|right]]
[[Image:KissPaulSolo.jpg|right]]
[[Image:KissPeterSolo.JPG|right|200px]]

KISS is an American glam rock band formed in New York City in 1973, best known for their trademark face paint and stage costumes.

The original lineup consisted of [[Gene Simmons]] (bass and vocals), Paul Stanley (rhythm guitar and vocals), Ace Frehley (lead guitar and vocals) and Peter Criss (drums and vocals).

In 1978 they released individual solo albums. This concept, along with the artwork and logo style, were parodied by Melvins on their solo releases in 1992.

'''KISS Songs performed by Melvins:'''
*"[[Love Thing]]"
**The KISS version was entitled "Love Theme (from KISS)" and appeared on their debut LP ''KISS'' in 1974.
**Melvins version appears on ''[[Ozma (album)|Ozma]]'', 1989.
*"[[Going Blind]]"
**Melvins version appears on ''[[Houdini (album)|Houdini]]'', 1993.
**A live Melvins version appears on the bootleg ''[[H.I.V. Groupie Hits Pack]]'', 1989.
*"[[God of Thunder]]"
**The KISS version appeared on their 1976 album ''Destroyer''.
**The Melvins version appears on ''[[Hard To Believe: A KISS Covers Compilation]]'' and on the bootleg ''[[LEECH - (bootleg compilation)|Leech]]''.
*"[[Living in Sin]]"
**The original KISS version is from the [[Gene Simmons]] solo album, 1978.
**Melvins used the the intro to the song in "[[Creepy Smell]]" from ''[[Ozma (album)|Ozma]]'', 1989.
*"[[Making Love]]"
**The original KISS version appears on the 1976 album ''Rock And Roll Over''.
**The Melvins recorded a demo in the same sessions as ''[[Making Love Demos]]'', but was left off the release due to a tape drop-out.