Zachary Hansen
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Zachary Hansen is the former drummer for such Newark, Delaware
bands as Jake and the Stiffs, Medicine Man (and the sexy new illusion), Raised on Sugar and Spindrift
, among other appearances on numerous Mid-Atlantic region recordings with such bands as The Stone Road Stalkers, Blue Water, and The Sonny Mishra Project. In 1993 Zachary along with partner Eric Teather founded Manic Music Recording Studio, recording such acts a Ellemmenno, Spindrift, and Homegrown. In 1994 he founded one of the first mp3 websites featuring free music and news, drophit.com. Hansen has gone on to own and operate a dot com data company based in Las Vegas, Nevada
and is currently writing music with Former Jake and The Stiffs front man Randy America.
band, Jake and the Stiffs, from Detroit to Newark, Delaware. Hansen has appeared on numerous Jake and the Stiffs recordings including Love So Deep and Steal This Record. Hansen left the band in 1994, and later returned to the lineup for random reunion appearances and recordings.
band Spindrift
, stepping in after Paul Budd and Chris Andrews left the band in 1999. Along with members Rob Campanella
, Bobby Bones (from Psychic TV
), Dave Koenig and band leader Kirpatrick Thomas, the band took on a new music direction to that of their original experimental style, playing psychedelic
music inspired by the spirit of the Old West as mythologized by Western Cinema; Spaghetti Westerns in particular. As a member of Spindrift, Zachary appeared on the 2001 release 'We Come From the United States', recorded and produced by Bon Jovi
writer/producer Bill Grabowski.
In 2002 Zachary relocated to Las Vegas to re-join the Spindrift members. During this time he recorded with Kirpatrick Thomas on the 2007 Spindrift release Songs From The Ancient Age, which featured new material along with material from earlier recordings Kirpatrick and Hansen had done together.
in Las Vegas and was subsequently signed to Lizard Records (now renamed Marrakesh Records
). Coincidentally, and unbeknown to Hansen until years later, Brandon Flowers
, lead singer for the band, had worked for Hansen's uncle at a Las Vegas golf course
for many years.
In 2006 Zachary appeared as an extra in the Kirpatrick Thomas' film The Legend Of God’s Gun
along with Randy America.
Newark, Delaware
Newark is an American city in New Castle County, Delaware, west-southwest of Wilmington. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the city is 31,454. Newark is the home of the University of Delaware.- History :...
bands as Jake and the Stiffs, Medicine Man (and the sexy new illusion), Raised on Sugar and Spindrift
Spindrift (band)
Spindrift is a psychedelic rock band created by singer-songwriter-composer-producer-actor Kirpatrick Thomas, who was born in Delaware as one of 5 kids. Founded in 1992, the band originated in Newark, Delaware along with such other local bands of the period including Jake and the Stiffs, The Verge,...
, among other appearances on numerous Mid-Atlantic region recordings with such bands as The Stone Road Stalkers, Blue Water, and The Sonny Mishra Project. In 1993 Zachary along with partner Eric Teather founded Manic Music Recording Studio, recording such acts a Ellemmenno, Spindrift, and Homegrown. In 1994 he founded one of the first mp3 websites featuring free music and news, drophit.com. Hansen has gone on to own and operate a dot com data company based in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
and is currently writing music with Former Jake and The Stiffs front man Randy America.
Jake and the Stiffs
Hansen is the second drummer, coming into the lineup in 1991, after Randy America relocated the project Punk RockPunk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band, Jake and the Stiffs, from Detroit to Newark, Delaware. Hansen has appeared on numerous Jake and the Stiffs recordings including Love So Deep and Steal This Record. Hansen left the band in 1994, and later returned to the lineup for random reunion appearances and recordings.
Spindrift
Hansen is the second drummer of the music line-up of the neo-psychedelic rockRock 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 Spindrift
Spindrift (band)
Spindrift is a psychedelic rock band created by singer-songwriter-composer-producer-actor Kirpatrick Thomas, who was born in Delaware as one of 5 kids. Founded in 1992, the band originated in Newark, Delaware along with such other local bands of the period including Jake and the Stiffs, The Verge,...
, stepping in after Paul Budd and Chris Andrews left the band in 1999. Along with members Rob Campanella
Rob Campanella
Rob Campanella is a musician, best known as a Los Angeles producer, engineer, and member of The Quarter After.-Producer, Engineer:Rob has produced and engineered albums for his own band The Quarter After, and for clients including Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Tyde, Beachwood Sparks, Goldrush, ...
, Bobby Bones (from Psychic TV
Psychic TV
Psychic TV or PTV, is a video art and music group that primarily performs psychedelic, punk, electronic and experimental music...
), Dave Koenig and band leader Kirpatrick Thomas, the band took on a new music direction to that of their original experimental style, playing psychedelic
Psychedelic
The term psychedelic is derived from the Greek words ψυχή and δηλοῦν , translating to "soul-manifesting". A psychedelic experience is characterized by the striking perception of aspects of one's mind previously unknown, or by the creative exuberance of the mind liberated from its ostensibly...
music inspired by the spirit of the Old West as mythologized by Western Cinema; Spaghetti Westerns in particular. As a member of Spindrift, Zachary appeared on the 2001 release 'We Come From the United States', recorded and produced by Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi , guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald...
writer/producer Bill Grabowski.
In 2002 Zachary relocated to Las Vegas to re-join the Spindrift members. During this time he recorded with Kirpatrick Thomas on the 2007 Spindrift release Songs From The Ancient Age, which featured new material along with material from earlier recordings Kirpatrick and Hansen had done together.
Other projects
That same year Hansen discovered a somewhat unknown band traveling through the Vegas scene known as The Killers. The band frequented such venues as the Double Down Saloon, The Rock, and The Palupa Lounge. After much convincing, the band was offered an opening gig with The Brian Jonestown MassacreThe Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre is an American eclectic musical group led by Anton Newcombe, whose music spans multiple genres including psychedelia, electronica, folk music, blues, experimental music, and many others....
in Las Vegas and was subsequently signed to Lizard Records (now renamed Marrakesh Records
Marrakesh Records
Marrakesh Records is a small UK indie label which, in a previous guise as Lizard King, first signed The Killers. The label previously traded under the name Lizard King Records.- See also :* List of record labels...
). Coincidentally, and unbeknown to Hansen until years later, Brandon Flowers
Brandon Flowers
Brandon Richard Flowers is an American musician, best known as the frontman of the Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers. He has also released a solo album titled Flamingo.-Early life:...
, lead singer for the band, had worked for Hansen's uncle at a Las Vegas golf course
Golf course
A golf course comprises a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing ground, fairway, rough and other hazards, and a green with a flagstick and cup, all designed for the game of golf. A standard round of golf consists of playing 18 holes, thus most golf courses have this number of holes...
for many years.
In 2006 Zachary appeared as an extra in the Kirpatrick Thomas' film The Legend Of God’s Gun
The Legend of God’s Gun
The Legend Of God’s Gun is a 2008 American independently produced film celebrating the tradition of western films and the spirit of Rock and Roll...
along with Randy America.