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Kyuss

Kyuss (pronounce: KIGH-us) was an influential stoner rock band, originally from Palm Desert, California. The group formed in 1989, consisting of John Garcia (vocals), Joshua Homme (guitar), Nick Oliveri (bass guitar) and Brant Bjork (drums), performing all around southern California, frequently at parties in the desert, referred to as "generator parties" because of the use of gasoline-powered generators to provide electricity for the equipment. The band was originally called the Sons of Kyuss, and released the now-rare album Sons of Kyuss locally in 1990, before the group's name was shortened to Kyuss. Kyuss released their debut album, Wretch in 1991 on Dali Records, but sales were sluggish even as their live shows gained fame. Chris Goss produced their next album, the landmark Blues for the Red Sun, a critically hailed album that earned the band many accolades.

Oliveri left (and was replaced by Scott Reeder) just as the group signed to Elektra Records and released Welcome to Sky Valley (1994), another acclaimed album. Personal problems soon tore the group apart and Bjork left following a tour, replaced by Alfredo Hernandez. In 1995 they released ...And the Circus Leaves Town. Finally, Kyuss dissolved. Homme and Oliveri joined up again to form Queens Of The Stone Age with Hernandez, while Garcia has had several post-Kyuss projects, including Unida, Hermano and Slo Burn.

Kyuss's last new release was in 1997, a split EP featuring 3 Kyuss songs and 3 Queens Of The Stone Age songs. Several years later, a "Best Of" recording called Muchas Gracias was also released.

Discography

  • Sons of Kyuss (1990)
  • Wretch (1991)
  • Blues for the Red Sun (1992)
  • (Welcome to) Sky Valley (1994)
  • ...And the Circus Leaves Town (1995, final album before disbanding in 3 months later)
  • Split (1997, with Queens of the Stone Age)
  • Muchas Gracias: The Best of Kyuss (2000, compilation)

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Several years later, a "Best Of" recording called Muchas Gracias was also released. Vivian Trimble and Josephine Wiggs released an album under the name Dusty Trails in 2000. Kyuss's last new release was in 1997, a split EP featuring 3 Kyuss songs and 3 Queens Of The Stone Age songs. Schellenbach and Cunniff, who met while Schellenbach was drummer for the Beastie Boys whom Cunniff was interviewing for her zine, released a side project under the name Kostars in 1996. Homme and Oliveri joined up again to form Queens Of The Stone Age with Hernandez, while Garcia has had several post-Kyuss projects, including Unida, Hermano and Slo Burn. They performed hip hop and dance inspired alternative music. Finally, Kyuss dissolved. The members were Kate Schellenbach (drums), Jill Cunniff (vocals, bass), Gabby Glaser (vocals, guitar), and Vivian Trimble (keyboards).

In 1995 they released ...And the Circus Leaves Town. Luscious Jackson (1991 in New York, NY-2000) was an all-women band named for a '60s basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers. Personal problems soon tore the group apart and Bjork left following a tour, replaced by Alfredo Hernandez. Without Vivian Trimble. Oliveri left (and was replaced by Scott Reeder) just as the group signed to Elektra Records and released Welcome to Sky Valley (1994), another acclaimed album. Grand Royal and Capital Records, CDP 596084. Chris Goss produced their next album, the landmark Blues for the Red Sun, a critically hailed album that earned the band many accolades. Electric Honey (1999).

Kyuss released their debut album, Wretch in 1991 on Dali Records, but sales were sluggish even as their live shows gained fame. Produced by Daniel Lanois. The band was originally called the Sons of Kyuss, and released the now-rare album Sons of Kyuss locally in 1990, before the group's name was shortened to Kyuss. Fever In Fever Out (1996). The group formed in 1989, consisting of John Garcia (vocals), Joshua Homme (guitar), Nick Oliveri (bass guitar) and Brant Bjork (drums), performing all around southern California, frequently at parties in the desert, referred to as "generator parties" because of the use of gasoline-powered generators to provide electricity for the equipment. Natural Ingredients (1994). Kyuss (pronounce: KIGH-us) was an influential stoner rock band, originally from Palm Desert, California. Grand Royal.

Muchas Gracias: The Best of Kyuss (2000, compilation). In Search of Manny (1992). Split (1997, with Queens of the Stone Age). ...And the Circus Leaves Town (1995, final album before disbanding in 3 months later). (Welcome to) Sky Valley (1994).

Blues for the Red Sun (1992). Wretch (1991). Sons of Kyuss (1990).