Plastic Eaters
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Plastic Eaters are a punk rock group who are originally from Philadelphia, but who are now based in NYC. They were formed in January 1996 as a creative venture between Stan Stammers
and vocalist Rob Daly. Stammers was formerly bass player with bands Theatre of Hate
and later Spear of Destiny
.
After nearly 7 years in the States, Stan found an accomplice for his new musical endeavors in vocalist Rob Daly.
Stan had approach James Atkin the lead singer from EMF, who was very keen and was sent a demo of their first song 'Six Gun', which was written around a sample of part of Joe Strummers' vocal from "I Fought The Law".
Between 1996 and 2004 the Eater's regularly played throughout Philadelphia, New York
and New Jersey
, and occasionally in Los Angeles
. They also produced and re-mixed other artists too, which include Pretty Poison
, Josh Wink
, Ani DiFranco
, D Generation
, Rocket from the Crypt
, and Incognegro
.
Plastic Eaters are also known for their 35mm short film ".357-11". Written and directed by Rob Daly, the film stars Rob Daly, Stan Stammers
and Sean Money in acting roles and features Plastic Eaters' music. The short has been screened at film festivals ranging from TromaDance
and The Los Angeles International Short Film Festival, to The New York International Film Festival.
After the release of a few EPs and a live album "Live At The Uptown", through their on website, the band seem to be returning more to old school punk with their newer material. The band hasn't until now released material in the UK. In December 2008 Plastic Eaters released a version of the Slade classic "Merry X-mas Everybody" with "Going On A Mission", as a digital download only release through iTunes and 7digital.
2. Merry X-Mas Everybody (2000) Re-released December 2008
Stan Stammers
Stan Stammers is best known as the bass player for British post punk band Theatre of Hate, Spear Of Destiny and Plastic Eaters co. founded with Robdaly. In 1999 Stammers and Plastic Eaters gained an artist sponsorship from Adidas. Stan uses Wal basses produced by renowned bass manufacturer ...
and vocalist Rob Daly. Stammers was formerly bass player with bands Theatre of Hate
Theatre of Hate
Theatre of Hate were a post-punk band formed in Britain in 1980.Led by singer-songwriter and ex-member of punk band The Pack, Kirk Brandon, the original group also consisted of: guitarist Steve Guthrie, bassist Stan Stammers , saxophonist John Lennard and drummer Luke Rendle from Crisis/The...
and later Spear of Destiny
Spear of Destiny (band)
Spear of Destiny is a British rock band, established in 1982 by singer and songwriter Kirk Brandon and bassist Stan Stammers. It has had an ever-changing line-up through the years.-Biography:...
.
After nearly 7 years in the States, Stan found an accomplice for his new musical endeavors in vocalist Rob Daly.
Stan had approach James Atkin the lead singer from EMF, who was very keen and was sent a demo of their first song 'Six Gun', which was written around a sample of part of Joe Strummers' vocal from "I Fought The Law".
Between 1996 and 2004 the Eater's regularly played throughout Philadelphia, New York
New York
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and New Jersey
New Jersey
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, and occasionally in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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. They also produced and re-mixed other artists too, which include Pretty Poison
Pretty Poison
Pretty Poison is a Dance group based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Group members are Jade Starling ; Whey Cooler ; and Kaya Pryor .-History:...
, Josh Wink
Josh Wink
Josh Wink is an electronic music DJ, label owner, producer, remixer, and artist. He is a native of Philadelphia, United States. A pioneering DJ in the American rave scene during the early 1990s, Wink was the most prominent exponent of the tribal forms of techno and house in the U.S...
, Ani DiFranco
Ani DiFranco
Ani DiFranco is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, guitarist, poet, and songwriter. She has released more than 20 albums, and is widely considered a feminist icon.-Biography:...
, D Generation
D Generation
D Generation are an American glam punk band formed in 1991 in New York City. The band broke up in 1999, but will reunite in 2011 for shows. During its history the band released three albums, to much critical acclaim...
, Rocket from the Crypt
Rocket from the Crypt
Rocket from the Crypt was an American rock band led by John Reis, formed in 1989 in San Diego, California and disbanded in 2005.The band gained critical praise and the attention of major record labels after the release of their 1992 album Circa: Now!, leading to a recording contract with Interscope...
, and Incognegro
Incognegro
Incognegro is the independently released debut album by American rapper Ludacris. Most of the tracks were reused in his major label debut Back for the First Time except for "It Wasn't Us" "Midnight Train" and "A Rock and a Hard Place"....
.
Plastic Eaters are also known for their 35mm short film ".357-11". Written and directed by Rob Daly, the film stars Rob Daly, Stan Stammers
Stan Stammers
Stan Stammers is best known as the bass player for British post punk band Theatre of Hate, Spear Of Destiny and Plastic Eaters co. founded with Robdaly. In 1999 Stammers and Plastic Eaters gained an artist sponsorship from Adidas. Stan uses Wal basses produced by renowned bass manufacturer ...
and Sean Money in acting roles and features Plastic Eaters' music. The short has been screened at film festivals ranging from TromaDance
TromaDance
The TromaDance Film Festival is a free annual independent film festival organized by Troma Entertainment. Founded in 1999, TromaDance was originally held in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, operating concurrently alongside the Sundance Film Festival in order to showcase an independent...
and The Los Angeles International Short Film Festival, to The New York International Film Festival.
After the release of a few EPs and a live album "Live At The Uptown", through their on website, the band seem to be returning more to old school punk with their newer material. The band hasn't until now released material in the UK. In December 2008 Plastic Eaters released a version of the Slade classic "Merry X-mas Everybody" with "Going On A Mission", as a digital download only release through iTunes and 7digital.
Singles
1. Plastic Eaters EP (1997)2. Merry X-Mas Everybody (2000) Re-released December 2008
External links
- Plastic Eaters (official website)
- Plastic Eaters (their website from 2000)
- Plastic Eaters (their original website from 1997)
- Plastic Eaters Myspace Page
- Stan Stammers (official website)
- Stan Stammers Myspace Page