Snatches of Pink
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Snatches of Pink is a rock band based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
. Current members are Michael Rank (guitar, lead vocals), Marc E. Smith (guitars, vocals), Nikos Chremos (former roommate of jimmy) (bass) and John Howie Jr (drums), with Michael Rank as the chief songwriter.
The band was formed in 1985 by Rank with original bassist / lead vocalist Andy McMillan, and Sarah Romweber on drums. Subsequent incarnations included Kevin Clark and Emory Ball on bass.
Over the past two decades SOP has been heralded by critics for their unique blend of dark, Stones-influenced alternative rock, releasing several albums under the "Snatches of Pink" namesake and two under their major label name "Clarissa" (which they have since retired). Over the years, SOP has shared the stage with several bands working a similar vein, including Johnny Thunders, The Ramones, The Cramps, Iggy Pop, and Soundgarden. Sarah Romweber's brother is Dexter Romweber
of Flat Duo Jets
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SOP songs have appeared on television in episodes of Wildfire (ABC FAMILY) and Fuel TV (FOX / Premiere).
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill is a town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States and the home of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and UNC Health Care...
. Current members are Michael Rank (guitar, lead vocals), Marc E. Smith (guitars, vocals), Nikos Chremos (former roommate of jimmy) (bass) and John Howie Jr (drums), with Michael Rank as the chief songwriter.
The band was formed in 1985 by Rank with original bassist / lead vocalist Andy McMillan, and Sarah Romweber on drums. Subsequent incarnations included Kevin Clark and Emory Ball on bass.
Over the past two decades SOP has been heralded by critics for their unique blend of dark, Stones-influenced alternative rock, releasing several albums under the "Snatches of Pink" namesake and two under their major label name "Clarissa" (which they have since retired). Over the years, SOP has shared the stage with several bands working a similar vein, including Johnny Thunders, The Ramones, The Cramps, Iggy Pop, and Soundgarden. Sarah Romweber's brother is Dexter Romweber
Dexter Romweber
John Michael Dexter Romweber is an American rockabilly/roots rock musician from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dex is best known as one-half of the seminal two-piece Flat Duo Jets...
of Flat Duo Jets
Flat Duo Jets
Flat Duo Jets was a rockabilly band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Athens, Georgia. They were a major influence on several bands of the 1990s and 2000s, including The White Stripes. In interviews, Jack White has often acknowledged Dexter Romweber's influence...
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SOP songs have appeared on television in episodes of Wildfire (ABC FAMILY) and Fuel TV (FOX / Premiere).
Discography
- Dead Men
- Send in the Clowns
- Silver (released under band name "Clarissa")
- Blood and Commons (released under band name "Clarissa")
- Bent With Pray (1992)
- Hyena (2001)
- Stag (2005)
- Love Is Dead (2007)
External links
- Band review, Trouser PressTrouser PressTrouser Press was a rock and roll magazine started in New York in 1974 as a mimeographed fanzine by editor/publisher Ira Robbins, fellow Who fan Dave Schulps and Karen Rose under the name "Trans-Oceanic Trouser Press" ...
- Review, Left of the Dial online music magazine
- Review, RelixRelixRelix magazine was launched in 1974 as newsletter devoted to connecting people who recorded Grateful Dead concerts. It rapidly expanded into a music magazine covering a wide amount of artists...
- Review, HARPHARP (magazine)Harp was a print and online magazine that provided in-depth information on current music, mainly the adult album alternative genre, which encompasses a large variety of music...