The Pink Spiders
| The Pink Spiders | |
|---|---|
| Origin |
Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Genres | Garage rock, power pop, pop punk, indie rock |
| Years active | 2003–2009 2010–present |
| Labels | Spat! Records, CI Records, Geffen, Suretone Records, Mean Buzz Records |
| Associated acts | Dixie Whiskey, The Dozen Dimes |
| Website | thepinkspiders |
| Members |
Matt Friction Bob Ferrari Jon Decious |
| Past members | Brandon Jazz Jamie Mechan Dave Paulson Nathan Hansen Nick Slack Joseph Reilly Raf Cevallos |
The Pink Spiders is an American rock band, formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2003. The band consists of Matt Friction (lead vocals, guitar), Jon Decious (bass), and Bob Ferrari (drums).
Matt Friction and Bob Ferrari recruited Jon Decious (bass) and released their first EP, The Pink Spiders Are Taking Over!, in 2004. The group toured around the Nashville area and an independent label released their debut album, Hot Pink, in 2005.
The Pink Spiders performed at The Viper Room in West Hollywood on March 2, 2005, after which they were signed by Geffen Records. Their major-label debut, Teenage Graffiti was produced by Ric Ocasek and released in 2006. Promotion and the single "Little Razorblade" landed Teenage Graffiti on the Billboard 200. The group also made several television appearances and played at the Vans Warped Tour.
The relationship between the group and Geffen faltered during the making of their album, Sweat It Out. Disagreements over money led Decious and Ferrari to leave the band. Sweat It Out was released independently in September 2008. The Pink Spiders went on hiatus in 2009 and all three members pursued other musical projects.
Friction, Decious, and Ferrari eventually reunited and performed at The Viper Room in June 2010; Friction officially announced their return. The group released a two-track single and completed the "2 Legit 2 Quit Tour" in 2011.
In 2003, Matthew Bell (known as "Matt Friction") led the Nashville quartet, Silent Friction, and performed around the Nashville area. He occasionally filled in on guitar for Oliver's Army, where Robert William Fort V (known as "Bob Ferrari") played drums.
Friction and Ferrari decided to make music together. They recruited Jon Decious on bass and a second guitarist, Jamie Mecham. Mecham was eventually dismissed from the group. The trio contemplated several names, including: "The Pink Tigers" and "The Pink Diablos". They settled on "The Pink Spiders".
The Pink Spiders recorded their first EP three weeks later. According to Ferrari, the record can be described as "bubblegum" music. He said: "We didn't try to sound like anyone. We just stole from everyone. That's what good artists do in my opinion." The Pink Spiders Are Taking Over! (2004) was influenced by The Ramones, The Dead Boys, Buddy Holly, and the Bay City Rollers. The band's live debut consisted of a sold-out show in Nashville.
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