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Form: 1983
Style: lo-fi, indie rock
Sample these songs: “Echoes Myron”, “My Precious Hunting Knife”, “Hold On Hope”, “Class Clown Spots a UFO”
Status: Sole founding member Robert Pollard broke up the band several times and revived it. He is currently playing shows with a new lineup supporting Guided By Voices’ recently released double album, “August By Cake”.
More information:www.robertpollard.net
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The Breeders, (left to right) Jim Macpherson, Kelley Deal, Josephine Wiggs and Kim Deal, currently feature the same lineup that made the 1993 hit album, Last Splash. CONTRIBUTED
The Breeders, (left to right) Jim Macpherson, Kelley Deal, Josephine Wiggs and Kim Deal, currently feature the same lineup that made the 1993 hit album, Last Splash. CONTRIBUTED
BREEDERS
Form: 1990
Style: modern rock
Sample these songs: “Cannonball”, “Divine Hammer”, “Full on Idle”, “Bang On”
Status: The Breeders have had several lineup changes over the years, but core members Dayton’s sisters Kim and Kelley Deal are currently working on the band’s new album using the lineup that made the album a hit, ” Last Splash” (1993).
More information:www.facebook.com/thebreeders
Brainiac, (left to right) Tim Taylor, John Schmersal, Juan Monasterio and Tyler Trent, featured in a mid-1990s promotional photo. CONTRIBUTED
Brainiac, (left to right) Tim Taylor, John Schmersal, Juan Monasterio and Tyler Trent, featured in a mid-1990s promotional photo. CONTRIBUTED
BRAINIAC
Form: 1992
Style: electro punk
Sample these songs: “I, Fuzzbot”, “Sexual Frustration”, “Vincent Come on Down”, “Flash Ram”
Status: The band was planning to sign a major label deal when tragedy struck in May 1997. Brainiac’s career was cut short when singer-guitarist Tim Taylor died in a car accident a few blocks from his Dayton home.
More information:www.facebook.com/brainiac-1469097239973542/
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Hawthorne Heights, (left to right) Matt Ridenour, Poppy Popadak, JT Woodruff and Mark McMillon, circa 2015. CONTRIBUTION
Hawthorne Heights, (left to right) Matt Ridenour, Poppy Popadak, JT Woodruff and Mark McMillon, circa 2015. CONTRIBUTION
HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS
Style: emo
Form: 2001
Sample these songs: “Ohio is for Lovers”, “Saying Sorry”, “Nervous Breakdown”, “Golden Parachute”
Status: Although guitarist Casey Calvert died in 2007 and drummer Eron Bucciarelli and lead guitarist Micah Carli left in 2014 and 2015 respectively, Hawthorne Heights remains active. Founding members, vocalist JT Woodruff and bassist Matt Ridenour, continue to keep the band on the road.
More information:www.hawthornheights.com
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The Devil Wears Prada, (left to right) Andy Trick, Mike Hranica, Jeremy DePoyster and Kyle Sipress, formed in Dayton but its members now live in Chicago and San Diego. CONTRIBUTED
The Devil Wears Prada, (left to right) Andy Trick, Mike Hranica, Jeremy DePoyster and Kyle Sipress, formed in Dayton but its members now live in Chicago and San Diego. CONTRIBUTED
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
Form: 2005
Style: metal core
Sample these songs: “Dogs Can Grow Beard Anywhere”, “Born to Lose”, “Key to Evergreen”, “Hey John, What’s Your Name Again?”
Status: Some members changed but founding members Mike Hranica (vocals), Jeremy DePoyster (rhythm guitar) and Andy Trick (bass). This summer, The Devil Wears Prada are on tour with Anthrax and Killswitch Engage.
More information:www.tdwpband.com.
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