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| Group Members: Jerome Augustyniak, Robert Buck, Dennis Drew, Steve Gustafson, John Lombardo, Natalie Merchant, Mary Ramsey
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| Biography: 10,000 Maniacs (named after the low-budget horror movie 2,000 Maniacs) was formed in Jamestown, NY, in 1981 by singer Natalie Merchant and guitarist John Lombardo. Other members of the sextet were Robert Buck (guitar), Steven Gustafson (bass), Dennis Drew (keyboards), and Jerry Augustyniak (drums). The ...Read full biography |
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Released: 1987 Label: Elektra Asylum Critics' Rating:  10,000 Maniacs's breakthrough album and creative high point, In My Tribe offers a survey of social concerns, including child abuse ("What's the Matter Here"), illiteracy ("Cherry Tree"), war ("Gun Shy"), ...Read full review Released: 1992 Label: Elektra Records Critics' Rating:  Pushing through the sophomore jinx that gave Blind Man's Zoo its preachy feel, 10,000 Maniacs offer up a baker's dozen of wonderful folk-pop songs with hard-hitting messages, nearly matching the brilliance ...Read full review
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