The Droogs
The Droogs was an American rock group from Los Angeles, initially active between 1972 and 1992, with the majority of releases from the mid-1980s onwards.
History
The Droogs was formed by Ric Albin (vocals), Roger Clay (guitar), Paul Motter (bass), and Kyle Raven (drums).[1] Inspired by 1960s garage rock and with their early sound categorized by Trouser Press as "protopunk",[2] they released six singles during the 1970s (later collected on the Anthology album), with several changes of personnel in the rhythm section.[1][3]
The line-up stabilized in the early 1980s with David Provost (formerly of Dream Syndicate) on bass/keyboards and Jon Gerlach on drums. In the mid-1980s, the band was considered part of the Paisley Underground scene, but found greatest success in Europe, and in 1987 signed to the German label Music Maniac.[4]
The band split up in 2010, after a final album, 1997's Atomic Garage.
Discography
Singles, EPs
- "He's Waiting" (1973)
- "Overnight Success/Last Laugh" (1975)
- "Set My Love on You" (1978)
- "Only Game In Town/Garden Of My Mind" (1981)
- Heads Examined EP (1983) Plug-n-socket
Albums
- Memorial (1980) Stapled Chin Music (cassette only)
- Stone Cold World (1984) Passport
- Kingdom Day (1987) PVC
- Anthology (1987) Music Maniac
- Mad Dog Dreams (1990) Music Maniac
- Live in Europe 1990 (1990) Music Maniac
- Want Something (1991)
- Guerilla Love-In (1991) Music Maniac
- Atomic Garage (1997) Impossible Records
References
- 1 2 Strong, Martin C. (1999) "The Great Alternative & Indie Discography", Canongate, ISBN 0-86241-913-1
- ↑ http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=droogs
- ↑ Larkin, Colin (1992) "The Guinness Who's Who of Indie & New Wave Music", Guinness Publishing, ISBN 0-85112-579-4
- ↑ Harris, Craig, "Allmusic biography"