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Melvins (sometimes the Melvins) are an American rock band formed in 1983 [1] in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. [2] Primarily a trio, they have also performed as a quartet, with either two drummers or two bassists.
May 1, 2023 · Four decades is a lot of history to grapple with, and during that time about a dozen musicians and collaborators have come and gone (bass players, mostly), serving alongside the Melvins’ core duo of Osborne and drummer Dale Crover, lifetime creative partners.
Jan 30, 2022 · The Melvins are currently a three piece, although the lineup beyond Buzz and Dale for a tour or album can change at any time. The current members are... Buzz Osborne - guitar, vocals; Dale Crover - drums, vocals; Steven McDonald - bass, vocals
Dec 31, 2023 · “The Melvins are the most important band in the history of music… at least that’s what their bio says,,” says Greg Werckman, who runs Ipecac Records, one of the Melvins two main record labels (the other being Thomas Hazelmyer’s Amphetamine Reptile Records).
Oct 26, 2014 · It's hard to categorise the Melvins, which is probably why they have been at turns both hugely influential yet also overlooked. From Seattle and formed in 1983, they have constantly shifted and shuffled through line-up changes and musical musings.
Jun 12, 2024 · The Melvins, Nirvana and Redd Kross drummer, and Altamont singer-guitarist, was already more than 30 years into a world-renowned musical career when he started work on what became his full-length solo debut — 2017’s The Fickle Finger of Fate — so he had a backlog of songs and ideas to draw on.
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The band currently consists of Buzz Osborne (vocals, guitar), Steven Shane McDonald (bass), and Dale Crover (drums). Osborne is the only remaining original member, although Crover has been a member since early in the band's career.
