Pigmy Love Circus
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Pigmy Love Circus is a Los Angeles
rock
band
that has existed since the late 1980s era of the Hollywood underground rock scene.
Pigmy Love Circus originally consisted of Shepherd Stevenson on bass
, Mike Savage on vocals, Anthony Martinez (of Black Flag
) on drums
, with Rand "Pig" Walters and Peter Fletcher on guitar
s. Danny Carey
joined in 1992, but his tenure was cut short by his joining the progressive metal
band Tool
.
By 1995, Pigmy Love Circus disbanded. What was left of the band went their separate ways. Savage went on to form 57 Crown and Big Ugly, both being formidable bands in Hollywood. Stevenson focused on becoming a film director. Fletcher moved to Denver. Rand "Pig" Walters disappeared.
In 1999, Fletcher returned to Los Angeles
and the flame was rekindled when Carey demanded a reunion.
Known for lively, confrontational concert
s the band's music and primal energy incite fans to jump on stage (encouraged by the band) and sing along on songs such as "Dagwood Killed Blondie" and "Mad House Clown". The band achieved icon
ic status in the Los Angeles
underground music
scene.
The band is currently working on material for their next release.
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
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
Musical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
that has existed since the late 1980s era of the Hollywood underground rock scene.
Pigmy Love Circus originally consisted of Shepherd Stevenson on bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, Mike Savage on vocals, Anthony Martinez (of Black Flag
Black Flag (band)
Black Flag was an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. The band was established by Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes in the band...
) on drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, with Rand "Pig" Walters and Peter Fletcher on guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s. Danny Carey
Danny Carey
Daniel Edwin "Danny" Carey is an American drummer best known for his work in American Grammy Award-winning rock band Tool...
joined in 1992, but his tenure was cut short by his joining the progressive metal
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
band Tool
Tool (band)
Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up has included drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Since 1995, Justin Chancellor has been the band's bassist, replacing their original bassist Paul D'Amour...
.
By 1995, Pigmy Love Circus disbanded. What was left of the band went their separate ways. Savage went on to form 57 Crown and Big Ugly, both being formidable bands in Hollywood. Stevenson focused on becoming a film director. Fletcher moved to Denver. Rand "Pig" Walters disappeared.
In 1999, Fletcher returned to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
and the flame was rekindled when Carey demanded a reunion.
Known for lively, confrontational concert
Rock concert
The term rock concert refers to a musical performance in the style of any one of many genres inspired by "rock and roll" music. While a variety of vocal and instrumental styles can constitute a rock concert, this phenomenon is typically characterized by bands playing at least one electric guitar,...
s the band's music and primal energy incite fans to jump on stage (encouraged by the band) and sing along on songs such as "Dagwood Killed Blondie" and "Mad House Clown". The band achieved icon
Icon
An icon is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, from Eastern Christianity and in certain Eastern Catholic churches...
ic status in the Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
underground music
Underground music
Underground music comprises a range of different musical genres that operate outside of mainstream culture. Such music can typically share common values, such as the valuing of sincerity and intimacy; an emphasis on freedom of creative expression; an appreciation of artistic creativity...
scene.
The band is currently working on material for their next release.
Personnel
- Danny CareyDanny CareyDaniel Edwin "Danny" Carey is an American drummer best known for his work in American Grammy Award-winning rock band Tool...
(drummerDrummerA drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
) - Peter Fletcher (guitaristGuitaristA guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
) - Michael Savage (vocalistSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
) - E. Shepherd Stevenson (bassistBassistA bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
) - John ZieglerJohn Ziegler (guitarist)John Ziegler is a guitarist, and host of the frequent Monday Night Jams at The Baked Potato night club in Studio City, Los Angeles. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and moved to Houston, Texas at age 17. He started playing guitar during college. In 1996, John moved to Los Angeles and...
(guitaristGuitaristA guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
)
Discography
- LiveLive (at Raji's June 12)Live is the debut album by the American band Pigmy Love Circus. It was recorded live at Raji's.-Track listing:#"Street Pig"#"Friday Night Fights"#"Hiighway Man"#"Cold Chili Pepper"#"JailBreak"#"Bone Orchard"#"Dagwood Killed Blondie"...
(June 12, 1990) - Drink Free ForeverDrink Free ForeverDrink Free Forever is the second release by the American band Pigmy Love Circus.-Track listing:#"Hired Gun"#"Mutiny On The Bounty"#"Friday Night Fights"#"British Lout"#"Cold Chile Pepper"#"Chaos"#"Beat on the Brat"#"Mick Jagger Killed Brian Jones"...
(1992) - When Clowns Become KingsWhen Clowns Become KingsWhen Clowns Become Kings is the third release by the American rock band Pigmy Love Circus.-Track listing:#"Street Pig #2"#"Rock and Roll Bar-B-Q"#"Mugger"#"Cat'N"Fiddle"#"Transparent Lover"#"No More Wars"#"Dirt Farmer"#"Broken Lady"...
(1993) - The Power of BeefThe Power of BeefThe Power of Beef is a 2003 album by Pigmy Love Circus.-Track listing:#"Livin' Like Shit"#"Drug Run to Fontana"#"Swamp Creature"#"Bone Orchard"#"Pistolero Sleep"#"Bad Luck"#"Murderer"#"Highway Man"#"Headless Horseman"#"12 Gauge Kiss"...
(2003)