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| [[Image:Lemelvins.jpg|thumb|The current Melvins line-up (from left to right): Jared Warren, Coady Willis, Dale Crover, and Buzz Osborne)]] | | [[File:Melvins 2016pressphoto 1.jpg|alt=|thumb|The current Melvins line-up (from left to right): Steven McDonald, Buzz Osborne, and Dale Crover)]] |
| | | The Melvins are currently a three piece, although the lineup beyond Buzz and Dale for a tour or album can change at any time. The current members are... |
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| *'''[[Buzz Osborne]]''' - ''guitar, vocals'' | | *'''[[Buzz Osborne]]''' - ''guitar, vocals'' |
| *'''[[Dale Crover]]''' - ''drums, vocals'' | | *'''[[Dale Crover]]''' - ''drums, vocals'' |
| *'''[[Jared Warren]]''' - ''bass, vocals'' | | *'''[[Steven McDonald]]''' - ''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.
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| 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 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 formed in 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 Manager of the Thriftway grocery store in Montesano where Buzz served as clerk. |
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| 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.
| | Mike Dillard left the band in 1984, Dale Crover shortly thereafter recruited out of the Iron Maiden cover band he played in and has been a member ever since. Matt was replaced by [[Lori Black]] (Lorax) (Shirley Temple's daughter) in 1988 when they left Washington for San Francisco, CA. |
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| 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. | | The Melvins have had quite a few bass player changes during their tenure. Check out the [[Melvins Bassist Morgue]] to learn more. The Melvins are currently based out of Los Angeles, CA. |
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| | 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 other independent record labels over the years. |
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| 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]]). | | 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]]). |
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| 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. | | 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. |
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| 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. | | Melvins have toured with [[KISS]], White Zombie, Nine Inch Nails, L7, Primus, Tool, and Rush, among others and were also on the Ozzfest tour in 1998. They toured with a second guitarist [[David Scott Stone]] from 2000-2003. 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. |
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| == Songs which the Melvins have covered ==
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| Artist- The Accused
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| Song- Reagan's War Puppets
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| Album- (live, 1986)
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| Artist- AC/DC
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| Song- Sin City
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| Album- (live, 1985)
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| Artist- Allman Brothers Band
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| Song- Whipping Post
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| Album- (live, 2001) [NB: Dale sang some of the chorus after 'With Teeth']
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| Artist- The Angels (aka Angel City)
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| Song- (I) Can't Shake It
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| Album- Gearhead #8; split 7" with Cosmic Psychos
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| Artist- The Beatles
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| Song- I Want To Hold Your Hand
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| Album- (live, 2004-05)
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| Artist- The Beatles
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| Song- Medley of 'I Am The Walrus'/'Revolution #9'...
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| Album- WMPG Radio show, 1999
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| Artist- Black Flag
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| Song- I've Got To Run
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| Album- (live, 1992)
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| Artist- Black Flag
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| Song- Six Pack
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| Album- (live, 1986)
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| Artist- Black Sabbath
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| Song- Symptom of the Universe
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| Album- H.I.V. Groupie Hits (Melvins/Mudhoney split 7" bootleg)
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| Artist- Black Sabbath
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| Song- Into The Void
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| Album- (live, 1993)
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| Artist- Black Sabbath
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| Song- Iron Man
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| Album- (live, 1985-86; WMPG Radio show - 1999)
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| Artist- Black Sabbath
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| Song- Tommorrow's Dream
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| Album- (live, 1986)
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| Artist- Blue Cheer
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| Song- Out Of Focus
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| Album- (live, 199?)
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| Artist- Blue Cheer
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| Song- Parchment Farm (orig. by Mose Allison)
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| Album- (live, 1992)
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| Artist- Cher; Nancy Sinatra
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| Song- Bang, Bang (orig. by Sonny Bono)
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| Album- (live, 1985)
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| Artist- Butthole Surfers
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| Song- Cherub
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| Album- (live, 2000+)
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| Artist- John Cage
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| Song- 4'33
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| Album- Shit Sandwich 7"
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| Artist- The Cars
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| Song- Candy-O
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| Album- Ozma (CD version)
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| Artist- The Cars
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| Song- Just What I Needed
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| Album- (live, 1991)
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| Artist- The Champs
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| Song- Tequila
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| Album- (live - 2000 [NB: They opened every show on the tour with this song, as part of a bet]
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| Artist- Cheap Trick
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| Song- Surrender
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| Album- (live, 19??)
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| Artist- Clown Alley
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| Song- Theme
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| Album- Singles 1-12; Tanx/Tanks bootleg [Peel Session, 1990]
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| Artist- Alice Cooper
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| Song- Second Coming/Ballad of Dwight Fry
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| Album- Lysol
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| Artist- Alice Cooper
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| Song- Halo Of Flies
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| Album- (live, 2001+); Sieg Howdy [w-Jello Biafra]
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| Artist- Alice Cooper
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| Song- Return Of The Spiders
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| Album- HAT Singles [NB: All instruments & vocals on this song are by Dale]
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| Artist- The Cows
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| Song- (I'm) Missing
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| Album- Eletroretard
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| Artist- Cream
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| Song- Deserted Cities of the Heart
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| Album- (live; Houdini Live 2005: A Live History Of Gluttony And Lust)
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| Artist- Dead Kennedys
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| Song- California Über Alles ['Kali-förnia Über Alles 21st Century (live)']
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| Album- live; Sieg Howdy [w-Jello Biafra]
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| Artist- Dead Kennedys
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| Song- Chemical Warfare
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| Album- (live, 2005 [w-Jello Biafra])
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| Artist- Dead Kennedys
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| Song- Drug Me
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| Album- (live, 2002 [w-Jello Biafra])
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| Artist- Dead Kennedys
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| Song- Holiday In Cambodia
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| Album- (live, 2002 [w-Jello Biafra])
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| Artist- Dead Kennedys
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| Song- I Am The Owl
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| Album- (live, 2002 [w-Jello Biafra])
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| Artist- Dead Kennedys
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| Song- Life Sentence
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| Album- (live, 2002 [w-Jello Biafra])
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| Artist- Dead Kennedys
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| Song- Moon Over Marin
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| Album- (live, 2002 [w-Jello Biafra])
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| Artist- Fleetwood Mac
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| Song- The Green Manalishi (with The Two-Pronged Crown)
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| Album- The Maggot
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| Artist- Flipper
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| Song- Sacrifice
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| Album- Lysol
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| Artist- Flipper
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| Song- Love Canal
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| Album- Love Canal/Someday 5"
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| Artist- Flipper
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| Song- Someday
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| Album- Love Canal/Someday 5"
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| Artist- Flipper
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| Song- Way of the World
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| Album- Singles 1-12; Tanx/Tanks bootleg [Peel Session, 1990]
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| Artist- The Germs
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| Song- Lexicon Devil
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| Album - A Small Circle of Friends (Tribute to the Germs); Lizzy CD Single; Singles 1-12
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| Artist- Green River
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| Song- Leech
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| Album- Gluey Porch Treatments; Singles 1-12; Tanx
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| Artist- Gun Club
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| Song- Promise Me
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| Album- HAT Singles
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| Artist- Merle Haggard
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| Song- Okie From Muskogee
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| Album- The Crybaby [w-Hank Williams III & Henry Bogdan]
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| Artist- Jesus Lizard
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| Song- Blockbuster
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| Album- The Crybaby [w-David Yow]
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| Artist- Jesus Lizard
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| Song- Chrome (a medley of two Chrome songs: "T.V. As Eyes" and "Abstract Nympho")
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| Album- (live, 2005+ [w-David Yow])
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| Artist- Judas Priest
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| Song- Diamonds & Rust (orig. by Joan Baez)
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| Album- (live, 19??)
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| Artist- Kiss
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| Song- Cold Gin
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| Album- (live, 1986)
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| Artist- Kiss
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| Song- Goin' Blind {'Going Blind']
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| Album- Houdini
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| Artist- Kiss
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| Song- God Of Thunder
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| Album- Hard To Believe: A Tribute To Kiss
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| Artist- Kiss
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| Song- Firehouse
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| Album- (live, 1986)
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| Artist- Kiss
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| Song- Makin' Love
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| Album- (live, 1985)
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| Artist- Kiss
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| Song- Living in Sin
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| Album- Ozma [NB: This is the intro to 'Creepy Smell']
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| Artist- Kiss
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| Song- Love Theme from Kiss ['Love Thing']
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| Album- Ozma
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| Artist- Kiss
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| Song- Rip It Out
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| Album- (live only, 1985-86)
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| Artist- Kiss
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| Song- She
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| Album- (live, 1992)
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| Artist- Kyuss
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| Song- Freedom Run
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| Album- (live, The Kennel Club, San Francisco, 7th May 1993)
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| Artist- Led Zepellin
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| Song- Dazed & Confused
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| Album- WRIU Radio Show Soundcheck, 1995
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| Artist- Lewd
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| Song- Trash Can Baby
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| Album- (live, 19??)
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| Artist- Malfunkshun
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| Song- With Yo' Heart, Not Yo' Hands
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| Album- With Yo' Heart, Not Yo' Hands 7"
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| Artist- March of Crimes
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| Song- Soup Kitchen
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| Album- (old live/rehearsal jam)
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| Artist- MC5
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| Song- Rocket Reducer #62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa)
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| Album- Lizzy CD Single; Houdini LP
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| Artist- MC5
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| Song- Poison
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| Album- Singles 1-12; Wayne Kramer - The Hard Stuff
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| Artist- Montrose
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| Song- I've Got The Fire
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| Album- (live, 1990)
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| Artist- Ennio Morricone
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| Song- Magic & Ecstasy
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| Album- (live, 19??)
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| Artist- Mott The Hoople
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| Song- Rock 'N' Roll Queen
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| Album- (live, 1993)
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| Artist- Mott The Hoople
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| Song- Jerkin' Crokus
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| Album- HAT Singles
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| Artist- Mudhoney
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| Song- Sweet Young Thing Ain't Sweet No More
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| Album- Melvins/Steel Pole Bathtub split 7"/12"
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| Artist- Nirvana
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| Song- Smells Like Teen Spirit
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| Album- The Crybaby [w-Leif Garrett]
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| Artist- Ted Nugent
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| Song- Stranglehold
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| Album- (live, 1994)
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| Artist- Pink Floyd
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| Song- Interstellar Overdrive
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| Album- Interstellar Overdrive 10"; Electroretard
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| Artist- Pink Floyd
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| Song- The Nile Song
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| Album- (live only - 1991)
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| Artist- Pussy Galore
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| Song- Adolescent Wet Dream
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| Album- Night Goat 7"
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| Artist- The Ramones
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| Song- Today, Your Love...Tomorrow, The World
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| Album- HAT Singles
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| Artist- Helen Reddy
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| Song- I Am Woman
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| Album- (live only - 198?)
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| Artist- The Ronsons
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| Song- Butcher Town
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| Album- Sawed Off 7" [w-Pat Fear]
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| Artist- The Ronsons
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| Song- You'll Be Taken Care Of
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| Album- Sawed Off 7" [w-Pat Fear]
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| Artist- Queen
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| Song- Now I'm Here
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| Album- (live, 2000)
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| Artist- John Stafford Smith/Francis Scott Key
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| Song- The Star-Spangled Banner
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| Album- Star-Spangled Banner EP
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| Artist- The Sonics
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| Song- Boss Hoss
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| Album- split 7" w-Patton Oswalt
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| Artist- The Stooges
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| Song- Down On The Street
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| Album- (live, 19??)
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| Artist- The Stooges
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| Song- Loose
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| Album- (live, 1985-92)
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| Artist- Throbbing Gristle
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| Song- Dreammachine ['Track 5']
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| Album- In Formation: A Tribute to Throbbing Gristle
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| Artist- (Traditional)
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| Song- Amazing Grace
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| Album- (live, 1997) [NB: This was hummed at the beginning of every show on this tour]
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| Artist- T-Rex
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| Song- Buick MacKane
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| Album- Great Jewish Music: Marc Bolan Tribute
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| Artist- The Tubes
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| Song- White Punks On Dope
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| Album- HAT Singles [NB: They play this after 'Arny' but it's listed as the same track]
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| Artist- Velvet Underground
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| Song- Venus In Furs
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| Album- Melvins/Nirvana split 7"
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| Artist- The Who
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| Song- My Generation
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| Album- (live, 2008/09 Tour)
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| Artist- Hank Williams
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| Song- Ramblin' Man
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| Album- The Crybaby [w-Hank Williams III & Henry Bogdan]
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| Artist- Wesley Willis
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| Song- Rock N' Roll McDonalds
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| Album- (live, 2005 [w-Jello Biafra])
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| Artist- Wings
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| Song- Let Me Roll It
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| Album- (live, May 2009 - 25th Anniversary Tour)
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| Song- Youth Of America
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| Album- Electroretard
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| Artist- Neil Young
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| Song- Rockin' In The Free World
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| Artist- ZZ Top
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| Song- Nasty Dogs & Funky Kings
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| Album- Singles 1-12 [Originally recorded live, 1994]
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The current Melvins line-up (from left to right): Steven McDonald, Buzz Osborne, and Dale Crover)
The Melvins are currently a three piece, although the lineup beyond Buzz and Dale for a tour or album can change at any time. The current members are...
The Melvins formed in 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 Manager of the Thriftway grocery store in Montesano where Buzz served as clerk.
Mike Dillard left the band in 1984, Dale Crover shortly thereafter recruited out of the Iron Maiden cover band he played in and has been a member ever since. Matt was replaced by Lori Black (Lorax) (Shirley Temple's daughter) in 1988 when they left Washington for San Francisco, CA.
The Melvins have had quite a few bass player changes during their tenure. Check out the Melvins Bassist Morgue to learn more. The Melvins are currently based out of Los Angeles, CA.
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 other independent record labels over the years.
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).
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, Nine Inch Nails, L7, Primus, Tool, and Rush, among others and were also on the Ozzfest tour in 1998. They toured with a second guitarist David Scott Stone from 2000-2003. 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.
