Pitchfork (band)
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Origin | San Diego, California, U.S. |
Genres | Post-hardcore, indie rock |
Years active | 1986–1990 |
Labels | Nemesis, Swami |
Past members | Rick Froberg John Reis Don Ankrom Joey Piro Nick Frederick |
Website | Swamirecords.com |
Pitchfork was an American
Band history
Pitchfork formed in 1986 in San Diego. The initial lineup consisted of John Reis on guitar and piano, Don Ankrom on bass and Joey Piro on drums. Rick Froberg (who would sometimes use the stage name Rick Farr or Rick Fork) soon joined on vocals. Their musical influences included Mission of Burma, Sonic Youth and others. In 1988 they recorded their first and only vinyl 7", Saturn Outhouse, consisting of three songs and released the following year.
In 1989 Ankrom left the band and was replaced by Nick Frederick. They entered
Following the breakup of Pitchfork Reis and Froberg formed Drive Like Jehu, in which they performed until 1995. Reis simultaneously formed Rocket from the Crypt, which he performed in until 2005. During the 1990s he also released a solo effort under the name Back Off Cupids, and from 2000-2007 performed in the Sultans. From 1999-2005 Reis and Froberg again reunited as the Hot Snakes.
In 2003 Reis re-released Eucalyptus and Saturn Outhouse as a single
After Froberg joined Obits from 2006 to 2015, Reis formed The Night Marchers in 2007. The Hot Snakes now continue after a 2011 reunion.
Band members
- Rick Froberg (aka Rick Farr, Rick Fork) – vocals
- John Reis – guitar, piano
- Don Ankrom – bass (1986–1989)
- Nick Frederick – bass (1989–1990)
- Joey Piro – drums
Discography
Albums
Year | Title | Label | Other information |
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1990 | Eucalyptus | Nemesis | The band's only full-length album. The Nemesis release is out of print. In 2003 the album was re-released by CD with the songs from Saturn Outhouse as bonus tracks. This version is sometimes labeled Eucalyptus + Saturn Outhouse.
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EPs
Year | Title | Label | Other information |
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1989 | Saturn Outhouse | Nemesis | Out of print. 3 songs, all re-released on Swami Records CD version of Eucalyptus. |