Idiot Flesh
United States · formed 1985 · last active 1997
Idiot Flesh was an American experimental rock band formed in Oakland, California in 1985 (initially as Acid Rain) and active until 1998, known for their theatrical "rock against rock" performances incorporating homemade and non-traditional instruments such as bicycle horns, saws, and mailing tubes. Their sound blended prog, funk, metal, opera, and Eastern European folk influences. They released the LP Tales of Instant Knowledge and Sure Death (1990), The Nothing Show (1993/94), and their final album Fancy (1997). Founding members Nils Frykdahl and Dan Rathbun went on to form Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and later Free Salamander Exhibit.
SCORE PROFILE
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MEMBERS
- Nils Frykdahlvocals, guitar, flute, saxophone, percussion· also in Charming Hostess, Faun Fables, Free Salamander Exhibit, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
- Dan Rathbunbass, vocals, saw, trombone, cello· also in Charming Hostess, Free Salamander Exhibit, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
- Gene Junvocals, guitar, violin, percussion
- Wes Andersondrums, percussion
- David Shamrockdrums· also in Free Salamander Exhibit
CONNECTIONS
- Charming Hostesspath →
Half of Charming Hostess was also in Idiot Flesh/Sleepytime Gorilla Museum; Nils Frykdahl, Dan Rathbun and Wes Anderson performed in the Charming Hostess Big Band that recorded 'Eat'. source ↗
- Faun Fablespath →
Idiot Flesh's Nils Frykdahl became a core member of Faun Fables alongside Dawn McCarthy, contributing guitars, flutes, vocals and percussion. source ↗
- Free Salamander Exhibitpath →
Idiot Flesh founders Nils Frykdahl and Dan Rathbun are members of Free Salamander Exhibit (Frykdahl on vocals/guitar/flute, Rathbun on bass and homemade instruments). source ↗
- Sleepytime Gorilla Museumpath →
Nils Frykdahl and Dan Rathbun were founding members of Idiot Flesh, after whose 1998 disbanding they formed Sleepytime Gorilla Museum. source ↗
- Charming Hostesspath →
Shared label roster: Vaccination Records, per MusicBrainz. source ↗
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