Dogbones
Encyclopedia
Dogbones was a Lithuanian
rock
band, which existed from 1995 to 1998.
in 1995 by Sidas, Marksas, and drummer Teo. The trio soon built up an underground following, and became noticed by the local independent label Zona
for their energetic and lively punk/grunge
sound. This led to their first release, a split-MC with fellow local band Marichuana.
Dogbones performed live throughout Vilnius and in other Lithuanian cities. In 1996, along with Summerland and Lemon Joy, they were nominated as the laureates of a well-known local indie festival Blogiausių grupių festivalis (Festival of worst groups).
Shortly afterwards female singer Giedre joined the band and Mykolas replaced Teo as a drummer. Dogbones began recording their second album, the release of which was delayed by lack of a record label. The album was finally released in 1997 under the name 323. Dogbones took part in the Roko Maršas
festival in 1997, but due to a continuing lack of interest from national record companies and radio stations, and also a decline in Lithuanian public interest in alternative rock, Dogbones split up in 1998. Later they were reborn as Dyvai.
Lithuanian rock
-1960s-1970s:During this period, the Communist government of the Lithuanian SSR confronted rock music, which was considered a decadent and corrupting cultural invasion from the West. The younger post-World War II Lithuanian generation under Soviet rule had few means to get acquainted with popular...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band, which existed from 1995 to 1998.
History
Dogbones was formed in VilniusVilnius
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, and its largest city, with a population of 560,190 as of 2010. It is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital of Vilnius County...
in 1995 by Sidas, Marksas, and drummer Teo. The trio soon built up an underground following, and became noticed by the local independent label Zona
Zona
The zona is a species of fish in the Bedotiidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
for their energetic and lively punk/grunge
Grunge
Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. Inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock, grunge is generally characterized by heavily distorted electric guitars, contrasting song...
sound. This led to their first release, a split-MC with fellow local band Marichuana.
Dogbones performed live throughout Vilnius and in other Lithuanian cities. In 1996, along with Summerland and Lemon Joy, they were nominated as the laureates of a well-known local indie festival Blogiausių grupių festivalis (Festival of worst groups).
Shortly afterwards female singer Giedre joined the band and Mykolas replaced Teo as a drummer. Dogbones began recording their second album, the release of which was delayed by lack of a record label. The album was finally released in 1997 under the name 323. Dogbones took part in the Roko Maršas
Roko Maršas
Rock March – was a rock music festival, organized in various cities of Lithuania. It was held in 1987, 1988, 1989, updated in 1996 and 1997. Early festivals shared the Sąjūdis' ideology, and openly supported the Lithuanian independence movement. Late festivals encouraged participation in public...
festival in 1997, but due to a continuing lack of interest from national record companies and radio stations, and also a decline in Lithuanian public interest in alternative rock, Dogbones split up in 1998. Later they were reborn as Dyvai.
Band members
- Sidas - vocals, guitar
- Sla- guitar
- Giedrė - vocals
- Marksas - bass guitar
- Sprindys- bass guitar, vocals
- Teo - percussion
- Mykolas - percussion