Siddhartha (American rock band)
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Formed in 2003, Siddhartha led by singer/songwriter Marlon Hauser continued the tradition of Detroit garage icons such as the MC5
, The Stooges
, and The Gories
. The group recorded a full length album with Jim Diamond which was never officially released, however in 2006 some of those recordings surfaced as a bootleg EP titled War Is Tragic. In 2007, Siddhartha appeared on the compilation album Through the Wilderness: a tribute to Madonna as a digital only download for the Manimal Vinyl
label. Also that same year, Mick Collins
of The Dirt Bombs produced the single The Fashion Victims. In 2008 after a move to San Francisco and a lineup change, Manimal Vinyl
would sign the band and issue the single/EP titled The Birth Book which featured the Madonna
cover, Holiday as a B-side.
War Is Tragic - EP August 2006
Through the Wilderness a tribute to Madonna CD (MANI-003) November 2007
The Birth Book digital single Feb 2008
Main Albums
Siddhartha (self titled) - (never officially released - bootleg only) 2006
If It Die - (Neurotic Yell records) 2012
My Reflection Starts To Burn - summer 2012
MC5
The MC5 is an American rock band formed in Lincoln Park, Michigan and originally active from 1964 to 1972. The original band line-up consisted of vocalist Rob Tyner, guitarists Wayne Kramer and Fred "Sonic" Smith, bassist Michael Davis, and drummer Dennis Thompson...
, The Stooges
The Stooges
The Stooges are an American rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan first active from 1967 to 1974, and later reformed in 2003...
, and The Gories
The Gories
The Gories are an American garage rock trio that formed in Detroit in 1986. They were among the first 1980s garage punk bands to incorporate overt blues influences...
. The group recorded a full length album with Jim Diamond which was never officially released, however in 2006 some of those recordings surfaced as a bootleg EP titled War Is Tragic. In 2007, Siddhartha appeared on the compilation album Through the Wilderness: a tribute to Madonna as a digital only download for the Manimal Vinyl
Manimal Vinyl
Manimal Vinyl is a Los Angeles based record label founded in 2006 by fashion stylist, Paul Beahan. They are known for releasing underground and experimental pop music. They were originally known as a folk label that makes annual tribute records for worldwide charities, having eventually switched to...
label. Also that same year, Mick Collins
Mick Collins
Mick Collins is a musician from Detroit, Michigan.- Biography :Collins first played in a band called the U-Boats in 1981 and then in the Floor Tasters from 1984 to 1985. In 1986, the 20-year old Collins helped form the seminal garage punk band, The Gories...
of The Dirt Bombs produced the single The Fashion Victims. In 2008 after a move to San Francisco and a lineup change, Manimal Vinyl
Manimal Vinyl
Manimal Vinyl is a Los Angeles based record label founded in 2006 by fashion stylist, Paul Beahan. They are known for releasing underground and experimental pop music. They were originally known as a folk label that makes annual tribute records for worldwide charities, having eventually switched to...
would sign the band and issue the single/EP titled The Birth Book which featured the Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
cover, Holiday as a B-side.
Discography
EPs/SinglesWar Is Tragic - EP August 2006
Through the Wilderness a tribute to Madonna CD (MANI-003) November 2007
The Birth Book digital single Feb 2008
Main Albums
Siddhartha (self titled) - (never officially released - bootleg only) 2006
If It Die - (Neurotic Yell records) 2012
My Reflection Starts To Burn - summer 2012