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Misfits are an American horror punk band from Lodi, New Jersey. Formed in February 1977, the group originally included vocalist and keyboardist Glenn Danzig, bassist Diane DiPiazza, who was replaced by Jerry Only, and drummer Mr. Jim, who was replaced by Manny Martinez shortly after, with guitarist Franché Coma added in the fall of that year.
Feb 3, 2021 · Naming his new band The Misfits after Marilyn Monroe's final film, Danzig recruited bassist Diane DiPiazza and drummer Manny Martinez. Failing to show up for rehearsals, Piazza was soon replaced by Jerry Caiafa.
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The Misfits are an American punk rock band often recognized as the pioneers of the horror punk subgenre, blending punk and other musical influences with horror film themes and imagery. The group was founded in 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey , by vocalist, songwriter and keyboardist Glenn Danzig .
Jan 15, 2023 · In the case of horror punk legends The Misfits, original vocalist Glenn Danzig and bassist Jerry Only found themselves at loggerheads for decades over the band they shaped into a worldwide cult phenomenon.
May 18, 2016 · The legend of Static Age just added to the mystique of the band, as stories of its recording, subsequent inability to gain interest from record labels, and the slow drip-feed of remixed and remastered album tracks turned Misfits into one of the world’s biggest cult bands.
May 19, 2011 · With thrashy Ramones block-style guitar overlaid by founding member Glenn Danzig’s “Evil Elvis meets Jim Morrison” vocals- a close cousin to the Damned’s Dave Vanian The Misfits have become the ultimate cult band of punk. They took their name from the Marilyn Monroe film of the same name.
Forty years on, the Misfits have endured hardcore’s heyday as punk rock’s monster squad, a band whose cult following – a pseudo-secret coven known as the Fiend Club – inspired them to continue to write, record and tour.
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