Andrew W. K.

In 2004, Andrew drummed with To Live and Shave in L.A., a band featuring Weasel Walter, Thurston Moore and Tom Smith. In the 1990s, the members of Beat Happening have moved on to various related projects, though they claim to have not broken up and to have been continuing to rehearse together. So far, the show is a hit. By the release of Dreamy in 1991 in music, Beat Happening was one of the most popular bands in the indie rock community, leading to their pivotal role in the International Pop Underground Festival, which brought anti-corporate rock its earliest mainstream acceptance. In 2004, MTV2 gave Andrew his own reality show, Your Friend, Andrew WK. Beat Happening (1985 in music) was a critically acclaimed debut, as was Jamboree (1988 in music). It also spawned the hit single, "Tear It Up". While on a trip to Tokyo, the bandmembers recorded Three Tea Breakfast, an EP that established the band's reputation.

This did not stop it from being a hit, though, and it was an even bigger smash than I Get Wet. Based out of Olympia, Washington, Beat Happening began recording in 1983 (1983 in music) after several years of performing. In spite of Andrew's party-hearty debut, The Wolf was more of a mature effort, with insightful lyrics and more of a melodic sound. Beat Happening was a 1980s indie rock and twee pop band, the most popular of International Pop Underground's roster of influential alternative rock stars. In late 2003, along with all the other hair band revival artists he spawned, he released a sophomore album, The Wolf. Heather Lewis, drums and female vocals. In 2002, he re-recorded his old song "We Want Fun" for the soundtrack of Jackass: The Movie. Calvin Johnson, guitar and baritone vocals.

He also recorded an original song for KitKat chocolate wafers entitled 'Gimme a Break'. Brett Lunsford, guitar player and muted member. His work also showed up in several commercials: the opening track, 'It's Time To Party', was featured in a commercial for Hotwire.com, a Coors spot, and an Expedia.com ad. I Get Wet was considered one of the best albums of the year, with the songs "Party Hard" and "She is Beautiful" becoming smash singles. That summer, he played Ozzy Osbourne's Ozzfest, along with acts such as Down, Black Sabbath, and System of a Down.

The album went to #1 on Billboard's 'Heatseekers' list and caused quite a stir, due to its retro sound. with a large stream of blood running from his nose, down his chin and onto his throat. This cover art caused a controversy in Europe, as it was seen as endorsing cocaine usage. It is also known for its highly recognizable cover art: a photo of a greasy-haired Andrew W.K. The album was a raunchy hair metal affair, complete with pounding guitars and background synths.

WK released his second solo album, I Get Wet, in 2002 on Island Records. Later, he recorded an EP of songs as a solo artist titled Girls Own Juice in 2000, which included songs such as "Violent Life", "Girls Own Juice", "Make Sex", and "We Want Fun", a few of which he has re-recorded for later releases. He also released a few songs as a solo keyboardist under the name Ancient Art of Boar. Marks—and was enthusiastically hyped by the local press, most notably by Gavin McInnes of Vice Magazine.

Later, he released a number of singles with Bulb as a solo musician and performed around New York—including a memorable solo keyboard performance at Starbucks Coffee on St. Andrew was born in California but brought up in Michigan, and was drummer for the Pterodactyls on (Bulb Records). He is known for his uncomplicated, 'partying' attitude and music. Andrew W.K. (Wilkes-Krier, born May 9, 1979) is a popular musician in the United States.

The Wolf (2003). I Get Wet (2001).