KyussKyuss (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
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Several years later, a "Best Of" recording called Muchas Gracias was also released. See. Kyuss's last new release was in 1997, a split EP featuring 3 Kyuss songs and 3 Queens Of The Stone Age songs. Manowar (wargame) a wargame by Games Workshop, now Out of Print. 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. Manowar (band). Finally, Kyuss dissolved. Man O' War (racehorse). In 1995 they released ...And the Circus Leaves Town. Portuguese Man O' War, a jellyfish like creature. Personal problems soon tore the group apart and Bjork left following a tour, replaced by Alfredo Hernandez. Man of war, a type of warship. 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. Chris Goss produced their next album, the landmark Blues for the Red Sun, a critically hailed album that earned the band many accolades. Kyuss released their debut album, Wretch in 1991 on Dali Records, but sales were sluggish even as their live shows gained fame. 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. 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. Kyuss (pronounce: KIGH-us) was an influential stoner rock band, originally from Palm Desert, California. Muchas Gracias: The Best of Kyuss (2000, compilation). 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). |