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Thelonious Monster is an alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California. They formed in 1986, led by singer-songwriter Bob Forrest. They were a popular live attraction in the underground rock clubs of Hollywood in the 1980s and put out a series of critically-acclaimed albums, but never achieved major commercial success. Their name derives from the name of the famous jazz musician Thelonious Monk.
Members included Forrest on vocals; bass player Jon Huck, guitarists Chris Handsome, Dix Denney and Mike Martt, and drummer Pete Weiss. In 1988, guitarist John Frusciante auditioned for Thelonious Monster, and in the band for only three hours, after which was asked to join the Red Hot Chili Peppers because they were so impressed by Frusciante's musical ability.
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