The Misfits are a American Horror Punk band that started in Lodi, New Jersey in 1977.Blending in Punk and other musical incluence such as 1950s Rock n Roll and Rockabilly, with horror films, Science Fiction films and imagery.They are an influential band, influencing Metal, Rock and Punk. Their name came from Marilyn Monroe's last film, as Glenn Danzig was very interested in the rumors about her death.
Formation[]
1977–1978
The Misfits were formed in Lodi, New Jersey in 1977, by the lead singer Glenn Danzig. The band was named after Marilyn Monroe's final film by the same name. The original line-up consist of Jimmy Battle ( guitarist ), Diane DiPiazza ( bassist ), and Manny Martinez ( drummer ), Glenn was the vocalist and played the electric piano.
Original Misfits Line-ups[]
- Glenn Danzig − lead vocals (1977-1983), keyboards (1977)
- Jerry Only - bass (1977-1983
- Franché Coma - guitar (1977-1978)
- Rick Riley - guitar (1978, not an official member, played for a couple of shows)
- Bobby Steele - guitar (1978-1980)
- Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein − guitar (1980-1983)
- Manny Martínez − drums (1977-1978)
- Mr. Jim − drums (1978)
- Joey Image - drums (1978-1980)
- Arthur Googy - drums (1980-1982)
- ROBO − drums (1982-1983)
- Brian Damage - drums (1983)[1]
- Matt Kennedy - drums (played in 2 shows)
"Newfits" Line-ups[]
- Jerry Only − bass (1995-present)
- Michale Graves - lead vocals (1995-2000)
- Myke Hideous - lead vocals (1998, South American and European Tour)
- Zoli Teglas - lead vocals (2000, Various tour dates in 2000)
- Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein − guitar (1995-2000)
- Dr. Chud - drums (1995-2000)
- Markey Ramone - drums (2001-2006)
- Dez Cadina - guitar (2001- Present)
Albums[]
- Walk Among Us
- Earth A.D
- American psycho
- Famous Monsters
- Cuts From the Crypt
- Project 1950's
- Static Age
- Bullet
- Night of Living Dead
- Horror busines
- Beware
- Legacy of Brutality
- Evil is as Evil Does
- Psycho in Wax Museum
- Dig up Her Bones
Gallery[]
Audio[]
Some Kinda Hate (1978) We Are 138 (1978) Teenagers From Mars (1978) Bullet (1978) All Hell Breaks Loose (1982) Nike A Go Go (1982) Nskulls (1982) Violent World (1982)
Reference[]
- https://www.discogs.com/artist/252732-Misfits
- https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/misfits
- https://www.last.fm/music/Misfits
- https://www.sceneandheardnu.com/content/2019/4/26/an-appreciation-of-the-misfits
- https://www.punknews.org/bands/themisfits
- https://www.pinterest.com/pin/794674296721459948/
- https://www.taringa.net/+musica/punk-discos-fotos-la-epoca-dorada-de-misfits_hqgts
- https://www.metalinsider.net/columns/remember-when-misfits-wrestled-in-wcw
- https://whatculture.com/wwe/the-bizarre-tale-of-the-misfits-in-wcw-2