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Time Toy
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Time Toy, one of the most creative bands ever from Athens, GA, 1981-1989, were Paul Hammond (guitar & bass), Danny Cottar (guitar &… read moreTime Toy, one of the most creative bands ever from Athens, GA, 1981-1989, were Paul Hammond (guitar & bass), Danny Cottar (guitar & bass), Bryan Cook (vocals), Robby McMahan(drums & vocals). The name is credited to Paul Hammo… read moreTime Toy, one of the most creative bands ever from Athens, GA, 1981-1989, were Paul Hammond (guitar & bass), Danny Cottar (guitar & bass), Bryan Cook (vocals), Robby McMahan(drums & vocals). The name is credited to Paul Hammond. Prior to starting Time Toy, Paul Hammond came from Georg… read more
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Love Tractor
7,808 listeners
Love Tractor helped to establish the college town of Athens, Georgia as a mecca of alternative music in the early '80s along with lumi… read moreLove Tractor helped to establish the college town of Athens, Georgia as a mecca of alternative music in the early '80s along with luminaries like R.E.M., the B-52's, and Pylon. Comprising guitarist Michael Richmond, multi-instr… read moreLove Tractor helped to establish the college town of Athens, Georgia as a mecca of alternative music in the early '80s along with luminaries like R.E.M., the B-52's, and Pylon. Comprising guitarist Michael Richmond, multi-instrumentalist Armistead Wellford, drummer Kit Schwartz, and gui… read more
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Squalls
839 listeners
From 1981 - 1989 the Squalls rocked Athens and made several tours of the South, the Midwest, and East coast cities including several shows … read moreFrom 1981 - 1989 the Squalls rocked Athens and made several tours of the South, the Midwest, and East coast cities including several shows at New York city clubs CBGB, Danceteria, and Peppermint Lounge. They released 4 recordings and wer… read moreFrom 1981 - 1989 the Squalls rocked Athens and made several tours of the South, the Midwest, and East coast cities including several shows at New York city clubs CBGB, Danceteria, and Peppermint Lounge. They released 4 recordings and were included in the 1986 movie "Athens Georgia Inside Out… read more
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Kilkenny Cats
603 listeners
Just because Kilkenny Cats hailed from Athens, Georgia, and appeared in the Inside/Out film, it shouldn't be implied that they sound l… read moreJust because Kilkenny Cats hailed from Athens, Georgia, and appeared in the Inside/Out film, it shouldn't be implied that they sound like contemporary local figures like R.E.M. and Pylon. That assumption is closer to true than to fa… read moreJust because Kilkenny Cats hailed from Athens, Georgia, and appeared in the Inside/Out film, it shouldn't be implied that they sound like contemporary local figures like R.E.M. and Pylon. That assumption is closer to true than to false, though frontman Tom Cheek and company did lend some new… read more
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Dreams So Real
3,371 listeners
Dreams So Real were a significant band in the Athens, Georgia music scene, gaining some national exposure in the late 1980s and early 1990s… read moreDreams So Real were a significant band in the Athens, Georgia music scene, gaining some national exposure in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including releases on Arista Records. The trio consisted of chief songwriter Barry Marler on lea… read moreDreams So Real were a significant band in the Athens, Georgia music scene, gaining some national exposure in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including releases on Arista Records. The trio consisted of chief songwriter Barry Marler on lead vocals and guitar, Trent Allen on backing vocals and bass,… read more
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Oh-Ok
6,064 listeners
Even though their entire recorded output consists of two EP's and a compilation cut in the early '80's, Oh-OK weren't y… read moreEven though their entire recorded output consists of two EP's and a compilation cut in the early '80's, Oh-OK weren't your average band from Athens, Georgia. Led and formed by singer Hopper, bassist Lynda Stipe (siste… read moreEven though their entire recorded output consists of two EP's and a compilation cut in the early '80's, Oh-OK weren't your average band from Athens, Georgia. Led and formed by singer Hopper, bassist Lynda Stipe (sister of Michael Stipe) and drummer David Pierce, the group were… read more
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The Vulgar Boatmen
4,694 listeners
Pop with a delicate, intricate, urgency. Great melodies with point in time storied lyrics make the Boatmen a long time regional favorite in… read morePop with a delicate, intricate, urgency. Great melodies with point in time storied lyrics make the Boatmen a long time regional favorite in the midwest. Started as a Florida band, then two bands, one in Florida and the other in Indiana, … read morePop with a delicate, intricate, urgency. Great melodies with point in time storied lyrics make the Boatmen a long time regional favorite in the midwest. Started as a Florida band, then two bands, one in Florida and the other in Indiana, Dale Lawrence now leads the only version left from Indiana. … read more
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Bar-B-Q Killers
392 listeners
Bar-B-Q Killers was an alternative rock band from Athens, Georgia. They released the album Comely in 1986. They performed on Athens, GA: In… read moreBar-B-Q Killers was an alternative rock band from Athens, Georgia. They released the album Comely in 1986. They performed on Athens, GA: Inside/Out (1987), a video documentary that was an important document of Georgia music culture. Guit… read moreBar-B-Q Killers was an alternative rock band from Athens, Georgia. They released the album Comely in 1986. They performed on Athens, GA: Inside/Out (1987), a video documentary that was an important document of Georgia music culture. Guitar player and singer, Laura Carter, later fronted 90's … read more
