Degenerates
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| Degenerates | |
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 Composite of primary members:
Scott "Scotty" Boman plays Pan (left), John Butterfield kneels before Robin Corley, (bottom center) Rob Vansiles abstains from the Namtons Costume (upper center) |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan |
| Genre(s) | Punk, Noise |
| Years active | 1979– 1987 |
| Label(s) | CD Baby |
| Associated acts | Spite, Negative Approach, and Spanking Bozo |
| Website | Official website |
| Former members | |
| Scott Boman : Vocals John Butterfield : Bass guitar Robin Corley : Guitar Rob Vansile : Drums Dena Wills : Guest Drums John Collins : Upright Bass |
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Degenerates originated in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan in 1979 [1], during the formative years of the Detroit hardcore scene[2]. This group was composed of: Scott Boman (Vocals & noise makers), John Butterfield (Bass & Vocals), Robin Corley (Guitar & vocals), Robert Vansiles (Drums), as well as Guest Artists: Dana Wills (Drums) & John Collins (Stand-up Bass).[3][4]
They did not release their work on CD until there self-titled release in 2006. Songs include: Pseudo Scientist, Armageddon , Let’s Start a War!, and Teenage Rockstar.[4]
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[edit] Later Projects of Members
The Degenerates upright bass player, John Collins also recorded with Spanking Bozo their song “I Don't Understand You” was recorded on the Wanghead With Lips compilation It came from the Garage I (1986)[5], and their song “Tell Me something” was recorded on the compilation Maniacs from the Motor City which was produced on the 44 Caliber Records label in 1989 (later distributed by Headline Records), and featured the band Inside Out.[6][7]. While with Spanking Bozo Collins also recorded their first complete CD, McFly on the 44 Caliber Records label (1993).[8][9][10]
In 2004 Collins provided bass and vocals for the self-titled CD by the Pindrops[11].
The Degenerates lead vocalist, Scott Boman, went on to attend Western Michigan University[12], and sing with the Kalamazoo band Spite.[13][14]
[edit] Discography
- Degenerates (2006)[4]
- Armageddon (2008). A recently released Video of a performance recorded in 1981.[15]
[edit] Discography featuring former members
- It came from the Garage I (Spanking Bozo, 1986)[5]
- Maniacs from the Motor City (Spanking Bozo, 1989)[6]
- McFly (Spanking Bozo, 1993)[9]
- Pindrops (Pindrops, 2004)[11]
- The Emotion Not The Point (Spite, 2007)[13]
[edit] Name distinction
The 1979 group “Degenerates” is distinct from a more recent New York based group, “The Degenerates" that started in 2001.[16] The New York group changed their name to Fairway.[17][18]
[edit] References
- ^ Nelson, Jason."Degenerates (Online Band Profile / Biography)". stereokiller.com (website).
- ^ Squirrel & Gabby. "A Tribute to the Detroit Punk Rock Scene 1977-1990". detroitpunk.net (website).
- ^ Degenerates & Spite. "Degenerates and Spite shared portal". Degeneratespite.com (website).
- ^ a b c CD Baby Online Recoords"degenerates: degenerates". CDBaby.com (website).
- ^ a b Coffee 'n' Smokes Playlist"Bomp List archives". xnet2.com (website).
- ^ a b CD Headline Recoords"LP Collectibles". headlinerecords.com (website).
- ^ Music Staff, Metro Times. "Where the hell are they now?", Metro Times, October 19, 2005. (English)
- ^ .44 Caliber Records"44 Caliber Records: We're Back!". grunnenrocks.nl (website).
- ^ a b Hemisphere"McFly Spanking Bozo CD". hemisphere.nl (website).
- ^ Bacher, Brent. "Spanking Bozo", Motor City Rock, March 30, 2007. (English)
- ^ a b CD Baby Online Recoords"The Pindrops: The Pindrops". CDBaby.com (website).
- ^ Allen, Nichole. "W.M.U. alum running for Lt. Governor", Western Herald, November 1, 2006. (English)
- ^ a b CD Baby Online Recoords "Spite: The Emotion Not the Point". CDBaby.com (website).
- ^ Nelson, Jason. "Spite (Online Band Profile / Biography)". stereokiller.com (website).
- ^ Degenerates. Armageddon. "youtube.com" (Website).
- ^ The Degenerates"The Degenerates (2001 group)""thedegenerates.com" (webpage).
- ^ Fairway absolutepunk.net Fairway "absolutepunk.net" (webpage)
- ^ Fairway's redirect: "www.purevolume.com/thedegenerates" Fairway (AKA "The Degenerates) "purevolume.com" (webpage)
