Concrete Blonde
| Concrete Blonde | ||
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California | |
| Genres | Alternative rock | |
| Years active | 1982–1995, 2001–2004, 2010-2012 | |
| Labels | I.R.S. | |
| Associated acts | Roxy Music, Sparks, Wool | |
| Website | concreteblondeofficialwebsite |
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| Members |
Johnette Napolitano James Mankey Gabriel Ramirez |
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| Past members |
Harry Rushakoff |
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Harry Rushakoff
Paul Thompson
Al Bloch
Concrete Blonde were an alternative rock band based in the United States. They were active from 1982 to 1995, from 2001 to 2004, and then reunited in 2010 and split up again in 2012. They are best known for their 1990 album Bloodletting, their top 20 single "Joey", and Johnette Napolitano's distinctive vocal style.
Singer-songwriter/bassist Johnette Napolitano formed the band Dream 6 with guitarist James Mankey in Los Angeles in 1982. The band released a single called "Heart Attack" under the name Dreamers on the 1982 compilation album, The D.I.Y. Album; this was evidently their first recording. As Dream 6, they released an eponymous EP in France on the Happy Hermit label in 1983. When they signed with I.R.S. Records in 1986, labelmate Michael Stipe suggested the name Concrete Blonde, describing the contrast between their hard rock music and introspective lyrics. They were joined by drummer Harry Rushakoff on their eponymous debut album.
Their first release was 1986's Concrete Blonde, which included "Still in Hollywood". They added a second guitarist, Alan Bloch, for their 1989 release, Free. This album included the college radio hit "God Is a Bullet".
Their third album became their most commercially successful album, 1990's Bloodletting. Roxy Music drummer Paul Thompson replaced Rushakoff on Bloodletting while Rushakoff was in treatment for drug addiction. The album was certified gold by the RIAA and included their highest charting single, "Joey", which spent 21 weeks on the Billboard Top 100 Chart, peaking at 19.
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