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45 Grave
The original members of band shown on the front of their 1987 compilation, "Autopsy"
The original members of band shown on the front of their 1987 compilation, "Autopsy"
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genre(s) Deathrock
Horror punk
Years active 1979–1985
1989–1991
2005–present
Members
Dinah Cancer
Lisa Pifer
L Ron Jeremy
Kenton Holmes
Mike "Thrashead" Sullivan
Stevyn Grey
Former members
Paul Cutler
Rob Graves
Don Bolles
Paul Roessler

45 Grave, (also known as . Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Deathrock (or Death Punk) is a term used to identify a fusion of Punk rock and Gothic rock which incorporates elements of horror and spooky atmospheres Horror punk is a Music genre that was defined by the bands The Misfits, The Cramps and seminally influential group The Damned, blending See also Musical groups established in 1979 Record labels established in 1979 1979 in music (UK Events January January 28 - Various artists, under the group name USA For Africa, including Ray Charles This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1989 See also 1991 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1991 Record labels Events January 1 - In most of Europe copyright expired on a number of classic pop and rock-and-roll songs recorded in 1954 and earlier including Dinah Cancer is the Stage name of Mary Simms. She is a vocalist best known for her band 45 Grave, one of the founders of the genre of music known as " Lisa Pifer aka Lisafer (born 1967 is an American bass player and song writer from Los Angeles 45 Grave) formed in 1979, is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, CA, noted for their influential roles in the horror punk and deathrock genres. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Horror punk is a Music genre that was defined by the bands The Misfits, The Cramps and seminally influential group The Damned, blending Deathrock (or Death Punk) is a term used to identify a fusion of Punk rock and Gothic rock which incorporates elements of horror and spooky atmospheres The original group broke up in 1985 but vocalist Dinah Cancer has revived the band in recent times. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Dinah Cancer is the Stage name of Mary Simms. She is a vocalist best known for her band 45 Grave, one of the founders of the genre of music known as "

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History

The band was formed in Los Angeles, California during the punk rock movement. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The original lineup consisted of Dinah Cancer on vocals, Paul Cutler on guitar, Rob Ritter (also known as Rob Graves of The Bags) on bass, and Don Bolles (of The Germs) on drums. Dinah Cancer is the Stage name of Mary Simms. She is a vocalist best known for her band 45 Grave, one of the founders of the genre of music known as " The Germs is an influential Punk rock band from Los Angeles formed in the late 1970s The band evolved out of an industrial music band called Vox Pop, who recorded two singles and played around the Los Angeles area, specifically in the punk institution the Masque. Industrial music is a loose term for a number of different styles of Experimental music, especially but not necessarily Electronic music. Vox Pop contained all of the members of 45 Grave as well as others, such as Jeff Dahl. Vox Pop continued to coexist with 45 Grave until early 1981. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 The band's name, despite rumors to the contrary, was lifted from a button.

In 1980, 45 Grave recorded their first song, "Riboflavin Flavored, Non-Carbonated, Poly-Unsaturated Blood", included on the LAFMS (Los Angeles Free Music Society) art rock compilation album, "Darker Skratcher". The Los Angeles Free Music Society (LAFMS has been since the early 1970s the banner heading of a loose collective of experimental musicians in Los Angeles California who A compilation album is an Album ( Music or Spoken-word) featuring tracks from one or multiple Recording artists, often culled from a variety of The song is a cover version of the cult favorite originally done by "Don Hinson And The Rigamorticians" on their 1964 album release "Monster Dance Party". Don Hinson at the time was a popular radio personality in Las Vegas, Nevada (and later for 20 years in Los Angeles, California). Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Mr. Hinson recorded the song in the wake of Bobby "Boris" Pickett's 1962 novelty song hit "Monster Mash" hoping to emulate the latter song's success and have an international hit record. Robert George Pickett ( February 11, 1938 &ndash April 25, 2007) was an American singer who found fame under the name Bobby "Boris" Events January 1 - The Beatles and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes both audition at Decca Records, a company which has the option A novelty song is a silly or nonsensical Song, performed principally for its comical effect. " Monster Mash " is a 1962 Novelty song and the best-known song by Bobby "Boris" Pickett. Both "Monster Mash" and the Don Hinson original recording of "Riboflavin Flavored, Non-Carbonated, Poly-Unsaturated Blood" were produced by noted novelty song record producer Gary S. Paxton of Skip & Flip. Skip & Flip was a US pop duo, consisting of Skip Battin (born Clyde Battin February 18, 1934, Gallipolis, The 45 Grave recording went on to achieve cult status and is a signature song during the bands live shows. A signature song is the one Song (or in some cases one of a few songs that a popular and well-established 45 Grave members appeared as extras in Blade Runner directed by Ridley Scott. Blade Runner is a 1982 American Science fiction Film, directed by Ridley Scott.

Early on, the band were playing The Consumers songs that Cutler had written, with lyrics changed to fit Cancer's singing style. They then wrote the songs that would be released on their first 7", "Black Cross", and a fast paced punk song called "Party Time".

Despite never achieving major success, 45 Grave are recognised as being one of the first Amercian Gothic bands, pre-dating the formation of Christian Death. Christian Death is an American Deathrock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1979 Allmusic guide cites them as a top artist in the Goth rock genre. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. This article is about the musical style of gothic rock For the goth scene in general see Goth subculture.

Style

45 Grave's musical style is punk rock mixed with goth, and hence is representative of the genre deathrock. The Goths ( Gothic: Gothic usvg|14px|u]]Gothic asvg|14px|a]]Gothic s Deathrock (or Death Punk) is a term used to identify a fusion of Punk rock and Gothic rock which incorporates elements of horror and spooky atmospheres Keyboards are used to create an electric organ sound which adds to the 'spooky' atmosphere of many songs. High-pitched female vocals are usually used but the whole band provide backing vocals and occasionally lead vocals. The band also has a connection to surf rock which manifests in their album "Sleep in Safety" as the instrumental "Surf Bat". Surf rock is a style of music that originated in the USA that mixes elements of Surf music and Rock music, and partially due to the number of Mexican Sleep In Safety is the title of 45 Grave 's debut (and only studio album originally released in 1983 In the vein of horror punk artists, the band's appearance draws from horror films, in particular Italian zombie flicks, to create a camp, gothic aesthetic. Horror punk is a Music genre that was defined by the bands The Misfits, The Cramps and seminally influential group The Damned, blending However, the band's lyrical themes don't often draw inspiration from horror films, instead adopting a tongue-in-cheek manner.

Return of the Living Dead

In 1984 a slowed down version of "Party Time" was featured on the soundtrack to the film Return of the Living Dead along with tracks by bands such as TSOL and The Cramps. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) The Return of the Living Dead is a zombie Horror film that was released in 1985 and was followed by several sequels. The Cramps are an American Punk rock band formed in 1976. Their line-up has rotated much over the years with lead singer Lux Interior and lead guitarist Another track, "Evil", was featured on MTV. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. The band then recorded their one studio album to date, "Sleep In Safety" and then in 1985, broke up.

The band reformed in 1989 for a brief tour, which was recorded and released as "Only The Good Die Young". However when Ritter died in 1990, from an accidental drug overdose, the band broke up yet again.

Reformation

In 2004, to commemorate its 25th anniversary, 45 Grave reformed with a new lineup, Dinah Cancer being the single remaining member from previous incarnations. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Dinah Cancer posted on her MySpace blog, "I'm building this to keep the spirit of 45 Grave alive, introduce its magic to new fans, and as a personal commemorative of my best memories being the driving force and front person of 45 Grave. MySpace is a popular social networking Website offering an interactive user-submitted network of friends personal profiles blogs groups photos music and This is a part of my life that indeed changed me forever. " One of the touring members involved in this line-up was Rikk Agnew, formerly of Christian Death, a highly influential deathrock/goth band who shared stages with 45 Grave in the early '80s LA punk scene. Richard Francis Agnew Jr, (born on December 9, 1958) more commonly known as Rikk Agnew, is an American Guitarist who has played Christian Death is an American Deathrock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1979 Deathrock (or Death Punk) is a term used to identify a fusion of Punk rock and Gothic rock which incorporates elements of horror and spooky atmospheres This article is about the musical style of gothic rock For the goth scene in general see Goth subculture.

Members of 45 Grave

Current

Former

Discography

Album

EPs

Singles

Compilations

See also

External links

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