Bad Radio
Bad Radio | |
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Origin | San Diego, California, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative rock, funk rock |
Years active | 1986–1990 |
Past members | Dave George Joey Ponchetti Dave Silva Keith Wood Petey Bates Eddie Vedder Dawn Richardson |
Bad Radio was a four-piece, American funk rock band that formed in San Diego, California in 1986. The band is most notable for having featured future Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder as its lead singer from 1988 to 1990. The band was a popular live band in Southern California, but never released a record on a label.
History
Bad Radio was formed in 1986 by vocalist Keith Wood, guitarist Dave George, bassist Dave Silva, and drummer Joey Ponchetti.[1] The music of the original incarnation of the band was influenced by Duran Duran.[2] Between 1988 and 1990, future Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder was the vocalist. After Vedder joined Bad Radio, the band moved on to a more alternative rock sound influenced by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.[2] During his time with the band he premiered the song "Better Man", which would later be recorded with Pearl Jam.
In 1989, the band released a 4-song
Vedder's last show with the band was February 11, 1990. After Vedder left, original band vocalist Keith Wood replaced him, and the band relocated to
Band members
- Dave George – guitar (1986–1990)
- Joey Ponchetti – drums (1986–1990)
- Dave Silva – bass (1986–1990)
- Keith Wood – vocals (1986–1988, 1990)
- Petey Bates - Keyboards (1986-1988)
- Eddie Vedder – vocals (1988–1990)
- Dawn Richardson – drums (1990)
See also
Notes and references
- ^ Bad Radio: The Band Members. badradiofanspace.com.
- ^ Rolling Stone. November 28, 1996.
- ^ Tower Records Demo original j-card.