Dinah Cancer and the Grave Robbers
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Dinah Cancer and the Grave Robbers are a renewed version of classic deathrock
band, 45 Grave
. After 45 Grave disbanded, frontwoman Dinah Cancer
and bandmember Lisa Pifer
formed "Dinah Cancer and the Grave Robbers", continuing in the style of 45 Grave.
Deathrock
Deathrock is a term used to identify a sub-genre of punk rock incorporating horror elements and spooky atmospherics, that emerged on the West Coast of the United States in 1979.-Characteristics:...
band, 45 Grave
45 Grave
45 Grave are an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1979. The original group broke up in 1985 but vocalist Dinah Cancer subsequently revived the band. 45 Grave are noted as one of the first bands to mix punk rock with horror-themed lyrics, thereby positioning them as...
. After 45 Grave disbanded, frontwoman Dinah Cancer
Dinah Cancer
Dinah Cancer is the stage name of Mary Simms. She is a vocalist, best known for her band 45 Grave, one of the founders of the genre of music known as "deathrock".-Biography:...
and bandmember Lisa Pifer
Lisa Pifer
Lisa Pifer aka: Lisafer is an American bass player and song writer from Los Angeles. She has played in many punk bands, including U.X.A., Nina Hagen, D.I., Snap-her, and Lisafer...
formed "Dinah Cancer and the Grave Robbers", continuing in the style of 45 Grave.
Band members
- Dinah CancerDinah CancerDinah Cancer is the stage name of Mary Simms. She is a vocalist, best known for her band 45 Grave, one of the founders of the genre of music known as "deathrock".-Biography:...
: Vocals - Daniel De Leon: Guitar/Vocals
- Lisa PiferLisa PiferLisa Pifer aka: Lisafer is an American bass player and song writer from Los Angeles. She has played in many punk bands, including U.X.A., Nina Hagen, D.I., Snap-her, and Lisafer...
: Bass/Vocals - Hal Satan: Drums