Malfunkshun
| Malfunkshun | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bainbridge Island, Washington |
| Genres | Alternative rock, grunge |
| Years active | 1980–88, 2006–present |
| Labels | C/Z Records, Loosegroove Records, Wammybox Records |
| Associated acts | Mother Love Bone, Brad, Satchel, Pigeonhed, Hater, Devilhead, Fire Ants, Kevin Wood & From the North, All Hail the Crown |
| Website | Malfunkshun's Website |
| Members | Kevin Wood Jeff Stark BT leach Paul lamb |
| Past members |
Andrew Wood Dave Rees Dave Hunt Regan Hagar Jeff Loftis Cory Kane Shawn Smith Mike Stone Thorsten Rock Gus McIntosh |
Malfunkshun is an alternative rock band formed on Easter Sunday in 1980 by Andrew Wood and his brother Kevin Wood and is often recognized as one of the "Founding Fathers of the grunge scene" or the "Godfathers of Grunge". They formed around the same time bands such as The U-Men (1981), Melvins (1983), Green River (1984) and Soundgarden (1984).
Bainbridge Island, Washington brothers Andrew and Kevin Wood, along with Dave Hunt and Dave Rees formed Malfunkshun, originally as a four-piece and not the power trio they became known as. David Hunt and Dave Rees played with Malfunkshun for only one show, the former on drums and the latter on bass. After Rees and Hunt left, Andy took over bass and drummer Regan Hagar was recruited from Maggot Brains.
During performances, each band member had an alter ego. Andrew's was L'Andrew the Love Child, Kevin was Kevinstein and Regan became Thundarr. Kevin's stage persona wasn't as carved-in-stone as Andy's or Regan's, referred to sometimes as "the Axe-Handler" and even an early Malfunkshun poster hand-drawn by Andy Wood names him "Led Springsteen". Using makeup and flashy glam-style clothing in a nod to KISS, and other favorite bands, Malfunkshun was known for their dynamic live shows. As L'andrew, Andy was unpredictable and would wander the crowd during shows with his wireless Steinberger bass, and even stop shows to eat cereal, and throw the rest out to the crowd. Andrew became increasingly involved with drugs and in 1985 he checked into drug rehab, during which time Malfunkshun was put on hold.
When Andy returned from rehab, the band started up again and contributed "With Yo' Heart (Not Yo' Hands)" and "Stars-n-You" to the Deep Six compilation by C/Z Records. Notwithstanding their densely distorted sound, Sub Pop, never took much interest in the band. Although they were beginning to gain popularity they rarely headlined for their own shows, and in 1990 Andy died from a heroin overdose.
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