Dean Ween
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Background information | |
Birth name | Michael Melchiondo Jr. |
Also known as | Mickey Melchiondo |
Born | Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.[1] | September 25, 1970
Genres | Alternative rock, experimental rock, neo-psychedelia, hard rock, lo-fi |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Michael Melchiondo Jr. (born September 25, 1970),[2] better known by his stage name Dean Ween, is an American guitarist, singer and a founding member of the alternative rock group Ween. He is currently active in the groups Ween, Moistboyz and The Dean Ween Group.
Biography
In 1984, Melchiondo met Aaron Freeman in a junior high school typing class, in their hometown of New Hope, Pennsylvania. The two adopted the fictitious surname Ween after the demon-god Boognish appeared to them, with Melchiondo taking up the name Dean Ween and Freeman the name Gene Ween.[3]
In 1991, Melchiondo formed the punk rock duo Moistboyz with Guy Heller.[4] Moistboyz have released five eponymous studio recordings.[5]
Melchiondo made contributions to two projects by his friend
In 2009 Melchiondo received his captain's license and regularly leads fishing trips off the Jersey Shore as Mickey's Guide Service.[6][7][8]
In 2012, in the wake of Ween's breakup, Melchiondo formed The Dean Ween Group.[9] In August 2016 the Dean Ween Group's debut album, The Deaner Album, was announced with the release of the first track entitled "Mercedes Benz".[10] On October 7, 2016 Melchiondo's first-ever solo music video was released for the song "Exercise Man",[11] the music video was directed by Monica Hampton.[12][13] "The Deaner Album" was subsequently released on October 21, 2016 through ATO Records.[14] Melchiondo's second solo album under The Dean Ween Group moniker, rock2, was released on March 16, 2018.[15][16]
Discography
with Ween
- GodWeenSatan: The Oneness (1990)
- The Pod (1991)
- Pure Guava (1992)
- Chocolate and Cheese (1994)
- 12 Golden Country Greats (1996)
- The Mollusk (1997)
- White Pepper (2000)
- Quebec (2003)
- Shinola Vol. 1 (2005)
- La Cucaracha (2007)
Projects and appearances outside Ween
Year | Title | Label |
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1993 | En Esch – Cheesy | TVT Records |
1994 | Moistboyz – Moistboyz I | Grand Royal |
1994 | Moistboyz – O.G. Simpson | X-Ploit Records |
1995 | Moistboyz – Second Hand Smoker | Arson Records |
1995 | Kostars – Klassics With a 'K | Grand Royal |
1996 | Moistboyz – Moistboyz II | Grand Royal |
1996 | Yoko Ono – Rising Mixes | Capitol Records |
1996 | Ben Vaughn – Instrumental Stylings | Bar None Records
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1997 | Z-Rock – Hawaii | Nipp Guitar |
1998 | Hub – Hub | Slash Records |
1999 | Ben – Wool | Ben Chatrer |
2001 | Pigface – Preaching to the Perverted | Invisible Records |
2002 | Moistboyz – Moistboyz III | Ipecac Recordings |
2002 | Ben – I Am a Monster | Ben Chatrer |
2002 | Rollins Band – Rise Above: 24 Black Flag Songs to Benefit the West Memphis Three | Sanctuary Records |
2002 | Queens of the Stone Age – Songs for the Deaf | Interscope Records |
2003 | Desert Sessions – Volumes 9 & 10
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Ipecac Recordings/Rekords Rekords |
2005 | Moistboyz – Moistboyz IV | Sanctuary Records |
2005 | Chris Harford – Looking Out For Number 6 | Chocodog Records |
2011 | Ben – Bath | Ben Chatrer |
2013 | Moistboyz – Moistboyz V | Neverman Records |
2014 | Nick Oliveri's Uncontrollable – Leave Me Alone | Schnitzel Records |
2016 | The Dean Ween Group – The Deaner Album | ATO Records |
2018 | The Dean Ween Group – rock2 | Schnitzel Records |
2020 | Ben Chatrer - What Have I Done!/ I Am A Monster | Captured Tracks |
References
- ^ "Where are they from?". 2015.
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- ^ Jarnow, Jesse (June 1, 2012). "Staying Brown: Gene and Dean Ween in the 21st Century (Relix Revisited)".
- ^ Porks, Jay (April 20, 2013). "Moistboyz Return With Record Store Day Release 'Paperboy'".
- ^ Cosby, Allison (December 4, 2013). "After the end of Ween, Dean Ween carries on in longtime project Moistboyz".
- ^ "CHOCOLATE AND CHEESE AND STRIPED BASS – Half of Ween Will Take You Fishing in New Jersey for $300 – Vice Magazine". Viceland.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
- ^ "Mickey's Guide Service". Mickeysfishing.com. January 1, 2010. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
- ^ Robert Sciarrino/The Star-Ledger (June 14, 2011). "By night, he's a rock star – by day, he's a fisherman". NJ.com. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
- ^ "Dean Ween Group". September 9, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ^ Kaye, Ben (August 8, 2016). "The Dean Ween Group share funky, spiraling new single "Mercedes Benz" – listen". Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ Fortune, Drew (October 7, 2016). "Dean Ween pushes his body to the limit in "Exercise Man", his first video in 16 years — watch".
- ^ Cohan, Brad (October 21, 2016). "'Classic Rock Guy' Dean Ween Talks First-Ever Solo Album".
- ^ Kahn, Andy (October 7, 2016). "The Dean Ween Group Shares 'Exercise Man' Video".
- ^ Hank Shteamer/Rolling Stone (October 17, 2016). "Hear Dean Ween's Trippy, Diverse Solo Debut LP, 'The Deaner Album'". rollingstone.com.
- ^ Bernstein, Scott (March 5, 2018). "Ready To 'rock2': Dean Ween Discusses His New Album, The Invitational, Ween & More".
- ^ Polk, Leilani (July 6, 2018). "Dean Ween Group Is Going to Rock Your Fucking Face Off at Neumos Tonight". Retrieved September 26, 2018.
External links
- The Dean Ween Group official website
- Dean Ween at IMDb