The Dead Stars on Hollywood
The Dead Stars on Hollywood | |
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Origin | |
Genres | Glam rock, new wave, alternative rock, gothic rock, industrial rock, post-punk |
Years active | 2000–2012 |
Labels | Apocalypstick UK |
Members | Kneel Cohn Todd Bryerton |
Past members | TJ Hamilton Gino Mari Brandt Sundholm Troy Stutzman Jeff Warner Paul Mauceri Chris Waage Eric Wybenga Terry Taylor Annie Halo |
Website | deadstarsonhollywood.com |
The Dead Stars on Hollywood were an American rock band based in New York City, that incorporated elements of glam, new wave and goth into their alternative rock sound. The group's name was inspired by the "cinematic" imagery of the glory days of old Hollywood.
The band's sound has been compared to and influenced by T. Rex, Love and Rockets and includes lyrical references to Sigue Sigue Sputnik.[1]
Biography
The Dead Stars on Hollywood performed live shows in bars and clubs throughout Portland, Oregon as they recorded their demo recordings as early as 1998 under the band name Strongbox. The band was known to rehearse and perform in the popular local classic arcade Ground Kontrol. In 1998, founding member Kneel Cohn became known also as a producer for his remixing and production work on the song "Falling Up" by the band Collide which appeared on their remix album Distort released on Cargo Records.[2]
British producer Fran Ashcroft known for his work with Damon Albarn of the UK band Blur and Lords Of Acid recorded and produced two singles which appear on the Anthems For The Friendly-Fire Generation EP released on the Apocalypstick UK label.[3]
The band achieved attention as a supporting act for bands
The group was known for its affiliation with the local Portland music scene which at the time included bands such as
Following the release of Anthems For The Friendly-Fire Generation in 2003, the band relocated to New York City. Over the next three years the band line-up went through several changes as they began to re-establish themselves in their new surroundings and further define their sound performing in NYC live music mainstays Knitting Factory, Mo Pitkin's and Luna Lounge. The band dissolved in 2012.[2]
Founder Kneel Cohn started a new band called Warshow Angels in 2013.
Discography
Albums
- The Strongbox Sessions (2000)
- Anthems for the Friendly-Fire Generation (2003)
- The Seventh Floor Sessions unreleased (2007)
Singles
- "Flaunt It Like This" (2000)
- "Prozac Smile" (2000)
- "Bang Bang Love" (2003)
- "Planet Girl" (2003)
- "Dive" (2005)
- "Bruises" (2005)
- "Red Plastik Crush" (2007)
- "Sexy TV Trash" (2009)
References
- Armstrong, Carter (music editor). V/A View. The Album Network, December, 1998.
- Black, Jett. Unleashing Anthems. In Music We Trust, October, 2008
- Brown, Tiffany Lee. Kill Your Television?. Portland Mercury, March 1, 2001.
- Rosen, Johnathan (editor). Virtually Alternative. The Album Network, November, 1999.