The Nymphs
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The Nymphs were an alternative rock
band of the late 1980s and early 1990s with lead singer Inger Lorre
. The band was signed to Geffen Records
, and released their only album in 1991
. The Nymphs were known for their wild stage shows and their rebellious attitude towards record companies. The band formed in 1985 and broke up in 1992.
in the mid 1980s. The band moved to Los Angeles
to pursue their musical careers, and after two members returned to New Jersey, Lorre and Jet recruited guitarist Sam Merrick, drummer Alex Kirst and bass player Cliff D. (Cliff Jones).
The band was hoping to sign with an alternative label such as Alternative Tentacles
, but their reputation led to interest from the major labels. However, the band's wild behavior led to some companies losing interest.
The Nymphs made an appearance in the 1990 film Bad Influence
as a band playing in a club.
Iggy Pop
sang vocals on the track "Supersonic" from the debut album.
Inger Lorre was fired from the band in 1992 after she refused to go onstage during a concert that year in Miami opening for Peter Murphy
. The band broke up shortly after.
After the Nymphs, Inger Lorre went on to record with Jeff Buckley
and release solo albums. Alex Kirst went on to play drums for Iggy Pop
. Geoff Siegel went on to do A&R for Columbia and Giant records. Sam Merrick briefly returned to his original band, Leaving Trains.
Alex Kirst died on January 13, 2011 as the result of a hit and run
accident. His body was found just before midnight near Date Palm and Gerald Ford Drive in Cathedral City, California
. He was 47. Kirst is the brother of guitarist Whitey Kirst, who has also played with Iggy Pop.
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band of the late 1980s and early 1990s with lead singer Inger Lorre
Inger Lorre
Inger Lorre is an American singer who is best known for her bands The Nymphs and Motel Shootout.-The Nymphs:...
. The band was signed to Geffen Records
Geffen Records
Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-Beginnings:...
, and released their only album in 1991
1991 in music
See also:* 1991 in music Record labels established in 1991-Summary:The year 1991 is the year that grunge music made its popular breakthrough. Nirvana's Nevermind, led by the surprise hit single "Smells Like Teen Spirit", becomes the most popular U.S. album of the year...
. The Nymphs were known for their wild stage shows and their rebellious attitude towards record companies. The band formed in 1985 and broke up in 1992.
Members
- Inger LorreInger LorreInger Lorre is an American singer who is best known for her bands The Nymphs and Motel Shootout.-The Nymphs:...
- lead vocals - Jet Freedom (Geoff Siegel) - guitar
- Sam Merrick - guitar
- Cliff D. (Cliff Jones) - bass
- Alex Kirst - drums
Band history
Lorre and guitarist Jet Freedom (real name: Geoff Siegel) formed the band in New JerseyNew Jersey
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in the mid 1980s. The band moved to Los Angeles
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to pursue their musical careers, and after two members returned to New Jersey, Lorre and Jet recruited guitarist Sam Merrick, drummer Alex Kirst and bass player Cliff D. (Cliff Jones).
The band was hoping to sign with an alternative label such as Alternative Tentacles
Alternative Tentacles
Alternative Tentacles is an independent record label originally based in San Francisco, California and was established in 1979. It was originally used as the label name by the Dead Kennedys for the self-produced single "California Über Alles", and after realizing the potential for an independent...
, but their reputation led to interest from the major labels. However, the band's wild behavior led to some companies losing interest.
The Nymphs made an appearance in the 1990 film Bad Influence
Bad Influence (film)
Bad Influence is a 1990 American film starring Rob Lowe and James Spader. In this noirish film, Spader plays a yuppie who meets a mysterious stranger who encourages him to explore his darker side. Bad Influence was the first original screenplay for which David Koepp received a sole screenplay credit...
as a band playing in a club.
Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Though considered an innovator of punk rock, Pop's music has encompassed a number of styles over the years, including pop, metal, jazz and blues...
sang vocals on the track "Supersonic" from the debut album.
Inger Lorre was fired from the band in 1992 after she refused to go onstage during a concert that year in Miami opening for Peter Murphy
Peter Murphy
Peter Murphy may refer to:* Peter Murphy , British musician with the band Bauhaus* Peter Murphy , English Stuckist artist* Peter Murphy , Irish international footballer with Carlisle United...
. The band broke up shortly after.
After the Nymphs, Inger Lorre went on to record with Jeff Buckley
Jeff Buckley
Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Buckley , raised as Scotty Moorhead, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was the son of Tim Buckley, also a musician...
and release solo albums. Alex Kirst went on to play drums for Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Though considered an innovator of punk rock, Pop's music has encompassed a number of styles over the years, including pop, metal, jazz and blues...
. Geoff Siegel went on to do A&R for Columbia and Giant records. Sam Merrick briefly returned to his original band, Leaving Trains.
Alex Kirst died on January 13, 2011 as the result of a hit and run
Hit and run
Hit and run typically refers to:* Hit and run , the crime of failing to stop and identify oneself after a vehicular collision* Hit and run , a baseball play in which runners are in motion before the ball is hit...
accident. His body was found just before midnight near Date Palm and Gerald Ford Drive in Cathedral City, California
Cathedral City, California
Cathedral City is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. The population was 51,200 at the 2010 census. Sandwiched between Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, it is one of the cities in the Coachella Valley of southern California...
. He was 47. Kirst is the brother of guitarist Whitey Kirst, who has also played with Iggy Pop.
Discography
- The NymphsThe Nymphs (album)The Nymphs is the only full-length studio album recorded by the American glam punk band the Nymphs. It was produced by Bill Price, and released in 1991 on Geffen Records...
(1991) GeffenGeffen RecordsGeffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-Beginnings:...
36,000 - A Practical Guide to Astral Projection (1992) Geffen 5,000
External links
- Inger Lorre biography at worldwildtribe.com