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| − | [[File:Amboog-a-lard.jpg| | + | [[File:Amboog-a-lard.jpg|thumb|right|<small>Amboog-a-Lard live in the early 90's; Twiggy is on the right.</small>]] |
| − | '''Amboog-a-Lard''' was formed in 1987 as a garage band by Dan Fontana, George Kokkoris and Barry Alpertand, and went through brief successes before eventually flatlining by 1997. The spearhead of their only "official" release (they also recorded a pro-demo CD), ''A New Hope'', centered around the theme of ''Star Wars'' but their music is characterized by deeper philosophical and political thoughts. [[Twiggy]] was among the other members (back then still known as Jeordie White), first as a rhythm guitarist, and then as bassist. | + | '''Amboog-a-Lard''' was formed in 1987 as a garage band by Dan Fontana, George Kokkoris and Barry Alpertand, and went through brief successes before eventually flatlining by 1997. The spearhead of their only "official" release (they also recorded a pro-demo CD), ''A New Hope'', centered around the theme of ''Star Wars'' but their music is characterized by deeper philosophical and political thoughts. [[Twiggy]] was among the other members (back then still known as Jeordie White), first as a rhythm guitarist, and then as bassist. |
The band had a semi-profitable run in its time but ultimately lost focus and creativity when White left to join [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] in late 1993 after the firing of original Manson bassist, [[Gidget Gein]]. | The band had a semi-profitable run in its time but ultimately lost focus and creativity when White left to join [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] in late 1993 after the firing of original Manson bassist, [[Gidget Gein]]. | ||
| − | Amboog-a-Lard disbanded in 1997 shortly after a 10 year stint. | + | Amboog-a-Lard disbanded in 1997 shortly after a 10 year stint. |
| − | == Band members == | + | ==Band members== |
| − | * Dan Fontana - Guitars, vocals (1987-1997) | + | *Dan Fontana - Guitars, vocals (1987-1997) |
| − | * George Kokkoris - Drums, backing vocals (1987-1993) | + | *George Kokkoris - Drums, backing vocals (1987-1993) |
| − | * Barry Alpert - Bass, backing vocals (1987-1992) | + | *Barry Alpert - Bass, backing vocals (1987-1992) |
| − | * Jeordie White - Rhythm guitar, bass, backing vocals (1989-1993/4) | + | *Jeordie White - Rhythm guitar, bass, backing vocals (1989-1993/4) |
| − | * Shawn Rogers - Vocals (1989-1990) | + | *Shawn Rogers - Vocals (1989-1990) |
| − | * Jon Somerlade - Drums (1993 - 1997) | + | *Jon Somerlade - Drums (1993 - 1997) |
| − | * Chad Steinhart - Keyboards, sampler (1992 - 1997) | + | *Chad Steinhart - Keyboards, sampler (1992 - 1997) |
| − | * Bob Franquiz - Bass, backing vocals (1993-1994) | + | *Bob Franquiz - Bass, backing vocals (1993-1994) |
| − | * Mike Pallans - Guitar | + | *Mike Pallans - Guitar |
| − | * Bobby Blanton - Bass | + | *Bobby Blanton - Bass |
| − | * Justin Gonano - Bass | + | *Justin Gonano - Bass |
| − | == Discography == | + | ==Discography== |
* ''Pro Demo'' (1991) | * ''Pro Demo'' (1991) | ||
* ''A New Hope'' (1993) | * ''A New Hope'' (1993) | ||
| − | == Gallery == | + | ==Gallery== |
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| − | == Trivia == | + | ==Trivia== |
* Jeordie had won a Slammie Award as the Best Guitarist when he was in the band. | * Jeordie had won a Slammie Award as the Best Guitarist when he was in the band. | ||
[[Category:Musical groups]] | [[Category:Musical groups]] | ||
