JUNKYARD | |
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Junkyard in Madrid, 2008.
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Background information | |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Hard rock |
Years active | 1987–1992, 2000–present |
Labels | Acetate Records, Geffen Records |
Associated acts | Minor Threat, Decry, Big Boys, Borracho, Careless, Kill for Thrills, Suckerpunch, Speedbuggy, Bad Religion |
Website | http://junkyardblooze.com |
Members |
David Roach Jimmy James Patrick Muzingo Todd Muscat Tim Mosher |
Past members | Clay Anthony Max Gottlieb Johnny Hell Brian Baker Chris Gates |
Junkyard is a hard rock band formed in 1987 in Los Angeles (but claim to be from Austin TX), with members formerly in Minor Threat, The Big Boys, Decry and Dag Nasty. The band has often drawn comparisons with Guns N' Roses (which, like Junkyard, signed with Geffen Records).
May 4, 2017 - Billboard magazine runs an article featuring Junkyard (and others) titled "Junkyard Announces Tour As The 1980s East Hollywood Rock Scene Returns" http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/7784715/junkyard-announces-tour-as-the-1980s-east-hollywood-rock-scene-returns
-2015, Junkyard released two brand new songs "Faded b/w The River" on Unison Music Group.
-2016 included 15 shows ranging from club dates in Denver, Dallas, Austin, Green Bay and Chicago to large festivals.
-2017 brings a brand new release on Acetate Records (April 21, 2017) and many club dates worldwide.
The original line-up of the band included several members who were not a part of the group by the time they began recording. Max Gottlieb was the original guitarist and songwriter, and the original drummer was Johnny Hell. These two members would leave the group, and the lineup stabilized around lead singer David Roach, guitarist Chris Gates, bassist Clay Anthony, and drummer Patrick Muzingo. Brian Baker (guitar, ex-Dag Nasty/Minor Threat), joined the band just prior to the recording of the first album. Although the band was heavily influenced by Southern rock, Baker had told Sounds, "I hate the concept. I like that music but I'm not into the rebel flag or the throwing up in your pickup truck".