10,000 Maniacs
10,000 Maniacs
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Artist Information
Genres: Alternative Pop/Rock, Jangle Pop, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, College Rock
Active: 80's, 90's
Formed: 1981 in Jamestown, NY
Influences
Sandy Denny, Neil Young, R.E.M., Fairport Convention, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Joy Division, Gang of Four
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Followers
Lisa Loeb, Downy Mildew, Smart Brown Handbag, Leticia, Meghan Cary, Virginia Coalition, Sophe Lux, Blood Red Velvet, papercranes, Sixpence None the Richer, KT Tunstall
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Biography
10,000 Maniacs was formed in Jamestown, NY, in 1981 by singer Natalie Merchant and guitarist John Lombardo. The group gigged extensively and recorded independently before signing with Elektra and releasing their debut in 1985. Co-founder Lombardo left the band in 1986, and they continued as a quintet, releasing three more albums. After 1992's Our Time in Eden had finished its run on the charts, Merchant announced that she was leaving for a solo career. The remaining 10,000 Maniacs decided to continue performing, adding the folk-rock duo John & Mary (original member Lombardo and violinist/vocalist Mary Ramsey). The new lineup released two albums before parting ways.
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Discography
Release: January 27, 2004
Label: Elektra/Rhino
Release: 2004
Label: RSM
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