Weapon of Choice (band)
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Weapon of Choice is a band from Los Angeles fronted by bass player Lonnie Marshall
. They play a mixture of rock, alternative, funk, hip hop, jazz and reggae called Nutmeg, a term created by Marshall. Others refer to their music as P-Funk style music.
The band was created after the breakup of Marshalls previous band, Marshall Law (which included his brother Arik Marshall
, short term member of Red Hot Chili Peppers
). The band signed with Stone Gossard
's record label Loosegroove
after he saw a video for Marshall Law's Uppity Yuppity. The band went to Seattle and recorded their first album Nut-Meg Sez "Bozo the Town" which was released in 1994. They released two more albums with Loosegroove, Highperspice in 1996 and Nutmeg Phantasy in 1998. The later record was compilation released as benefit album for musical instruments in schools. When Loosegrove folded Weapon of Choice were left without a record company.
In 2002 they released Illoominutty (recorded in 1997) on Fishbone
's independent label Nuttsactor 5. In 2004 Funk To The Max and Ter a Terre put out another compilation album Color Me Funky.
Spankie (vocals, bellydance/hiptonite)
Marc Rey (guitar)
Lamont Sydnor (drums)
Elizabeth Lea (trombone, vocals)
John Kirby (keys, talkbox)
DVD
Lonnie Marshall
Lonnie "Meganut" Marshall is a bass player, singer and songwriter from Los Angeles. He is best known as the frontman and founder of Weapon of Choice, and is the inventor of the Nutmeg Potty Plunger.- Early life :...
. They play a mixture of rock, alternative, funk, hip hop, jazz and reggae called Nutmeg, a term created by Marshall. Others refer to their music as P-Funk style music.
The band was created after the breakup of Marshalls previous band, Marshall Law (which included his brother Arik Marshall
Arik Marshall
Arik Marshall is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, poet, and author, best known as a one-time member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He has earned the respect and praise of artists as diverse as Joe Strummer, Prince, Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale, Annabella Lwin of Bow Wow Wow, and Carlos...
, short term member of Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk, hip hop and psychedelic rock...
). The band signed with Stone Gossard
Stone Gossard
Stone Carpenter Gossard is an American musician who serves as the rhythm and lead guitarist for the American rock band Pearl Jam. Along with Jeff Ament, Mike McCready, and Eddie Vedder, he is one of the founding members of Pearl Jam...
's record label Loosegroove
Loosegroove Records
Loosegroove Records was a Seattle based record label formed by Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard and Brad drummer Regan Hagar in 1994. Initially a subsidiary of Sony before going independent in 1996, Loosegroove signed many up and coming artists from various musical genres, especially rock and hip...
after he saw a video for Marshall Law's Uppity Yuppity. The band went to Seattle and recorded their first album Nut-Meg Sez "Bozo the Town" which was released in 1994. They released two more albums with Loosegroove, Highperspice in 1996 and Nutmeg Phantasy in 1998. The later record was compilation released as benefit album for musical instruments in schools. When Loosegrove folded Weapon of Choice were left without a record company.
In 2002 they released Illoominutty (recorded in 1997) on Fishbone
Fishbone
Fishbone is a U.S. alternative rock band formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, California, which plays a fusion of ska, punk rock, funk, hard rock and soul. Critics have noted of the band: "Fishbone was one of the most distinctive and eclectic alternative rock bands of the late '80s...
's independent label Nuttsactor 5. In 2004 Funk To The Max and Ter a Terre put out another compilation album Color Me Funky.
Members
Lonnie "Meganut" Marshall (bass/lead vocals)Spankie (vocals, bellydance/hiptonite)
Marc Rey (guitar)
Lamont Sydnor (drums)
Elizabeth Lea (trombone, vocals)
John Kirby (keys, talkbox)
Discography
Albums- Nut-Meg Sez "Bozo the Town" (1994) Loosegroove / Sony
- Highperspice (1996) Loosegroove / Sony 550
- Nutmeg Phantasy (1998) Loosegroove, Compil.
- Illoominutty (2001) Nuttsactor 5
- Color Me Funky (2003) Funk To The Max, Ter a Terre, Compil. and 3 new tracks
DVD
- Uncut Nut: 1992-2006 - The Definitive DVD Collection
External links
- [ Weapon of choice on allmusic]
- Perfect Sound Forever Weapon of Choice: Nutmeg Rising