The U-Men
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The U-Men was a Seattle-based band in the early to late 80's. They began in 1981 and split in 1988. They toured extensively across America and even had a song by The Butthole Surfers named in their honor. Their musically "dirty" sound was a forerunner for the later grunge bands to come out of Seattle.
History
Fronted by John Bigley, The U-Men (John Bigley, Tom Price, Jim Tillman, Chas Ryan and later John Bigley, Tom Price,Chas Ryan, and Tony "Tone Deaf" Ransom) had an intense presence. Although a respected band, a large number of their performances occurred with only word of mouth publicity, or to invited crowds, at Seattle University District house parties. At one point in time, 13 consecutive public shows of theirs were cancelled by the police, because they attracted a troublesome crowd.
The band released two E.P.s and one album, Step on a Bug (1988).
Members of the band went on to perform in Gas Huffer, The Monkeywrench, The Crows and other bands.
Discography
Studio Album
- 1988 Step on a Bug (Black Label Records)
EPs
- 1984 The U-Men (Bombshelter Records)
- 1985 Stop Spinning (Homestead Records)
Single
- 1987 Solid Action (Black Label Records)
- 1988 Freezebomb (Amphetamine Reptile Records)
Other
- 1986 Deep Six Compilation (C/Z Records)
- 1988 Dope-Guns-'N-Fucking In The Streets, Vol. 1 7" Compilation (Amphetamine Reptile Records)
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