Formed in the early 70's by the monstrous Crocus Behemoth (aka David Thomas), Rocket from the Tombs represented Cleveland's dying factories and urban wasteland just as the Detroit pre-punks had done in regards to their decaying city. After sometime, the group caught the eye of guitarist Peter Laughner. Laughner joined RFTT and along with bassist Craig Bell, drummer John Madansky, and guitarist Gene O'Connor, the lineup was solidified.
From the beginning, tensions ran heavily through the band as Behemoth's vocals were unlike anything heard before (save Captain Beefheart) and could only be tolerated by Laughner. What's more, RFTT had a thoroughly artistic approach to their music and Laughner and Behemoth, strongly influenced by Lou Reed and later Television, had an even more artistic direction they wanted the band to head in. This clashed with the other members' loud/fast ethos that fell more in the vein of the Electric Eels and the Stooges.
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Rocket From the Tombs members
Current members: Craig Bell (electric bass guitar), Steve Mehlman (drums (drum set)), Gary Siperko (electric guitar), Buddy Akita (electric guitar)
Former members: David Thomas (lead vocals, original, organ, saxophone, electric bass guitar), Cheetah Chrome (electric guitar), Richard Lloyd (electric guitar), Peter Laughner (electric guitar), Kim Zonneville (electric bass guitar, original), Glenn Hach (electric guitar, original), Tom Clements (drums (drum set), original), Johnny Madansky (drums (drum set)), Chris Cuda (keyboard), Wayne Strick (drums (drum set)), Don Evans (drums (drum set))
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Rock The World - Punk Rock
United Arab Emirates · Punk
