Cincinnati's power pop stalwarts
the Tigerlillies formed in 1989 and set out to fuse glam rock, roots rock, and post-punk into an aesthetic they called "More Pop than Jesus." Led by vocalist/guitarist
Pat Hennessy, the band also included former members of
the Chrome Cranks,
the Candy Snatchers, and
G.G. Allin & the Murder Junkies before settling on the lineup of
Hennessy, guitarist/vocalist
William Weber, bassist
Brian Driscoll, and drummer/vocalist
Steve Hennessy. The group's albums include 1992's debut,
Deeper on Atavistic, 1997's
Space Age Love Songs for Truckstop, and 2003's return to Atavistic,
Ceci N'Est Pas Pop. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide