Cringer (band)
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Cringer was an American punk rock band originally from Manoa, Hawaii, and active from 1985 to 1991. Lance Hahn and Gardner Maxam formed the group and remained its two consistent members, and later founded J Church. Cringer released a series of vinyl records and were formative in the Hawaiian punk rock community before relocating to Los Angeles and later San Francisco.
At the time of his death in 2007, songwriter Hahn was remembered for his prolific output, dedication to art and activism, and representation of Asian Americans in punk rock.[1][2]
History
Cringer took its name from the talking cat in the animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. With Hahn playing guitar and Maxam singing, the group's first lineup included bassist Ed Tarantino and drummer David Carr. This era yielded several demo cassettes and the 7" Perversion Is Their Destiny.
After Tarantino and Carr left the band, its new lineup comprised Maxam on bass guitar, Hahn playing drums, guitarist Simon Barry, and vocalist Francis Sippin. Sippin's tenure was brief, however, and Hahn and Maxam became lead vocalists. This lineup recorded the Zen Flesh, Zen Bones 7". Drummer Derek Imose joined thereafter and Simon departed, with Hahn returning to guitar.
The group had relocated to Los Angeles, where Maxam was attending college.
In 1989, Hahn, Maxam, and Imose moved to San Francisco and were joined by second guitarist Harry Sherrill. This lineup released the Karin 7" on
Cringer disbanded in 1991. Several posthumous releases followed, including the final Rain 7" and the Greatest Hits Vol. 1 compilation. After the breakup, Hahn and Maxam formed J Church. Maxam remained with them until 1998, and Hahn kept the band active until his death in October 2007.[1][2] In 2018, Parks and three musicians formed Cringeworthy, a tribute band playing the songs of Cringer and J Church.
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References
- ^ a b Ryan, Kyle (November 22, 2007). "Lance Hahn, 1967-2007". The A.V. Club. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
- ^ a b "Faded Reflection: Lance Hahn, 1967-2007". PopMatters. January 22, 2008. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
- Maximumrocknroll84 (May 1990)
- ^ Coen, Jon (July 25, 2017). "East Bay Punk: Kamala Lyn Parks". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved May 27, 2019.