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KISS

2012-01-20T02:44:44Z

DieterSchiffer:

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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 [http://jasonhalek.firstwebhub.com/ jason halek] 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.
*"[[Detroit Rock City]]"
**The KISS version appeared on their LP ''Destroyer'' in 1976.
**Melvins version appears on ''[[Star Spangled Banner (single)|Star Spangled Banner]]'', 2008.

Melvins Bassist Morgue

2012-01-20T02:43:24Z

DieterSchiffer:

Welcome to the Bassist Morgue, let me [http://internationalportfolioinc.tripfoundry.com/content/international-portfolio-inc-investing-oil international portfolio inc] know if anything is wrong on these folks or if you have anything to add, it would be much appreciated.

[[Matt Lukin]]

[[Lori Black]] (Lorax)

[[Joe Preston]]

[[Dave Sahijdak]]

[[Mark Deutrom]]

[[Kevin Rutmanis]]

[[David Scott Stone]]

[[Trevor Dunn]]

[[Billy Anderson]]

I've heard from various people that these people also played bass, I don't have enough info on what they did, pics, etc. to make a page.

Tom Flynn of [[Boner Records]] played on "[[God of Thunder]]". It was recorded in Seattle on the Melvins U.S. tour for ''[[Ozma (album)|Ozma]]''. He did two U.S. tours with the band as a fill in bass player. He played in Fang, Star Pimp, and Rudolph (with Smelly from Plainfield... they were great, but released nothing).

Gene Simmons (from [[KISS]]) played bass with The Melvins at a couple of Lollapalooza shows in 93 or 94. Gene Simmons also played bass at a Primus/ Melvins show in L.A. At the Palladium in '93 . It was only for one song ("[[Going Blind]]"). He accidentally locked his bass in the backstage room so there was a 3-4 minute pause between the song before and when he actually came out to play. [[Mark Deutrom|Mark D]] played guitar on that song. Gene and Buzz and Dale all sang.

Guy Pinhas [[http://www.myspace.com/charmicarmicat]]
*"[...] played bass in beaver, the obsessed, goatsnake and acid king. played some shows filling in for scream (wdc band) and melvins. [...]"

Bill Bartel recorded some stuff with them.

Melvins

2012-01-06T03:40:27Z

DieterSchiffer:

[[Image:Lemelvins.jpg|thumb|The current Melvins line-up (from left to right): Jared Warren, Coady Willis, Dale Crover, and Buzz Osborne)]]

The Melvins are a four piece right now. The current members are...

*'''[[Buzz Osborne]]''' - ''guitar, vocals''
*'''[[Dale Crover]]''' - ''drums, vocals''
*'''[[Jared Warren]]''' - ''bass, vocals''
*'''[[Coady Willis]]''' - ''drums, vocals''
 
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The Melvins formed in Aberdeen/Montesano, WA in 1983 the founding members were Buzz, [[Mike Dillard]] (drums), and ex-[[Mudhoney]] bassist [[Matt Lukin]]. Buzz, Mike, and Matt all went to high school in Montesano. The name Melvins came from a grocery clerk at the Thriftway in Montesano where King Buzzo served as clerk and vandal. Melvin was the most hated fellow employee and they felt it to be an appropriately ridiculous name.

When Mike couldn't cut it, as rumor has it because the songs were getting too mathematically complex, Dale was recruited out of the Iron Maiden cover band he [http://www.casinos-jackpots.net/ casino] played in at the age of 15. Matt was replaced by [[Lori Black]] (Lorax) (Shirley Temple's daughter) when they left Aberdeen for San Francisco.

The Melvins have had quite a few bass player changes during their tenure. Check out the [[Melvins Bassist Morgue]] to learn more. The Melvins live in Hollywood, CA right now.

The [[Melvins Discography]] is an exhaustive resource of their many releases. They were on a major label [[Atlantic Records]] for three albums, although most would agree they're not the type of band that would appeal to a major label. They are often quoted as knowing this while they were on the label and just took advantage of the drunken blitz the record companies were on in signing any band connected to a supposed Seattle "grunge" sound. Melvins have also released music on [[Ipecac Recordings]], [[Boner Records]], [[Alchemy Records]], [[Amphetamine Reptile Records]], [[Alternative Tentacles Records]], and numerous others in the manner of 7"s and whatnot.

Buzz has a side project called [[Fantômas]] with [[Mike Patton]] (Faith No More/Mr. Bungle) who is also owner of [[Ipecac Recordings]] the label the melvins are currently releasing material through. He also played guitar in the hardcore/grind "supergroup" [[Venomous Concept]], featuring members/former members of Napalm Death and [[Brutal Truth]] (also released through [[Ipecac Recordings|Ipecac]]).

Dale filled in for [[Nirvana]] when they were between drummers, he appears on [[Incesticide]] and [[Bleach]] as a result of those sessions. Dale has two major side projects one called [[Altamont]] in which he sings and plays guitar. The other he drums in and is known as [[PORN (The Men Of)]] or just PORN.

Melvins have toured with [[KISS]], White Zombie, NIN, L7, Primus, Tool, and Rush, among others and were also on the Ozzfest tour in 98. They toured with a second guitarist at one point [[David Scott Stone]] (a great noisician). Former bassist [[Kevin Rutmanis]] (1998 - early 2005) used to be in the band [[Cows]], he was also in another [[Mike Patton]] project along with [[Duane Denison]] of the [[Jesus Lizard]] called [[Tomahawk]]. If you ever get the chance to see them live be sure to give them gifts, they prefer Cracker Barrel gift certificates.