Rattlebone
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Rattlebone were a rock group from Los Angeles
, USA.
The original Rattlebone (not to be confused with a group from New Jersey who later used the same name) rose from the ashes of The Drills in Los Angeles, California in 1992. The group signed with Hollywood Records
that same year. They recorded two albums with veteran producer Dave Jerden
, who has also worked with bands such as Jane's Addiction
, Alice in Chains
, and The Offspring
.
The original lineup included Roger Deering on vocals and bass, Kerry Furlong on drums, Jeff Muendel
on Hammond organ, and Brendon McNichol
on guitar. In 1994, Greg Birribauer replaced guitarist Brendon McNichol, before the band broke up in 1995.
There is also a group out of Springfield Massachussets by the same name who are making a name for themselves as a Blues/Rock group.
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, USA.
The original Rattlebone (not to be confused with a group from New Jersey who later used the same name) rose from the ashes of The Drills in Los Angeles, California in 1992. The group signed with Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
that same year. They recorded two albums with veteran producer Dave Jerden
Dave Jerden
Dave Jerden is an American record producer, engineer and mixer who mostly works with artists in the alternative rock, punk rock and metal genres....
, who has also worked with bands such as Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. The band's original line-up featured Perry Farrell , Dave Navarro , Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins . After breaking up in 1991, Jane's Addiction briefly reunited in 1997 and again in 2001, both times...
, Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley. The initial lineup was rounded out by drummer Sean Kinney, and bassist Mike Starr...
, and The Offspring
The Offspring
The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1984. Known as Manic Subsidal until 1986, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, lead guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman, bassist Greg K. and drummer Pete Parada...
.
The original lineup included Roger Deering on vocals and bass, Kerry Furlong on drums, Jeff Muendel
Jeff Muendel
Jeff Muendel is both an author and Hammond organist/keyboardist who has published several novels and played with bands including Rattlebone, , , Masters of Reality and .-Early life and education:Muendel grew up in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin....
on Hammond organ, and Brendon McNichol
Brendon McNichol
Brendon McNichol , is a lap-steel/guitar player, who has played with bands including Queens of the Stone Age, Masters of Reality and Rattlebone. He is now working as a contractor.-Bands:...
on guitar. In 1994, Greg Birribauer replaced guitarist Brendon McNichol, before the band broke up in 1995.
There is also a group out of Springfield Massachussets by the same name who are making a name for themselves as a Blues/Rock group.