New York, New York
Writer/performer with several downtown NYC bands during the 1980’s spanning the early post-punk/No Wave scene through hardcore, ska and hip-hop.
Unity 2 (1989-1990)
Guitarist and songwriter with Warner Bros. hip-hop reggae artists and Toasters offshoot. U.S. tours and MTV appearances.
Guitarist and songwriter with Warner Bros. hip-hop reggae artists and Toasters offshoot. U.S. tours and MTV appearances.
The Fleshtones (1987)
Touring member with punk garage-rock originators during “Fleshtones vs. Reality” era. Tours with James Brown, The Lyres, others.
Touring member with punk garage-rock originators during “Fleshtones vs. Reality” era. Tours with James Brown, The Lyres, others.
Swans (1986)
Trumpet on Holy Money LP.
Trumpet on Holy Money LP.
The Toasters (1985-1989)
One of the original American second wave of ska bands. Founded in New York City in 1981, the band has released nine studio albums, and toured extensively throughout the U.S., Europe and beyond. Trumpet, bass, songwriter.
One of the original American second wave of ska bands. Founded in New York City in 1981, the band has released nine studio albums, and toured extensively throughout the U.S., Europe and beyond. Trumpet, bass, songwriter.
Ten Hail Marys (1983-1985)
Early 80’s downtown NYC punk/art/noise/hardcore outfit featuring drummer Ted Parsons (Prong, Swans, Killing Joke, Jesu) and the songwriting of GD Grinnell. Cast members included guitarist Dave Welker and bassists Dave Cheever, Billy Pilgrim, and Algis Kizyz (Swans, Lydia Lunch).
Early 80’s downtown NYC punk/art/noise/hardcore outfit featuring drummer Ted Parsons (Prong, Swans, Killing Joke, Jesu) and the songwriting of GD Grinnell. Cast members included guitarist Dave Welker and bassists Dave Cheever, Billy Pilgrim, and Algis Kizyz (Swans, Lydia Lunch).
DUSTdevils (1985)
Noise rock band based in New York City and Leeds, England. The band was active from the 1984 to the mid 1990s, and was among the first artists to be signed to Matador Records. Members included bassists Mark Ibold (Pavement, Sonic Youth), Gerard Cosloy (Homestead, Matador), Keith Gregory (The Wedding Present), and rock critic Sasha Frere-Jones on guitar. Early demos circa 1985: Jaqui Delaney, gtr, vox; Michael Duane, gtr, b vox; Dave Reid, drums; Gregory Damien Grinnell, bass).
Noise rock band based in New York City and Leeds, England. The band was active from the 1984 to the mid 1990s, and was among the first artists to be signed to Matador Records. Members included bassists Mark Ibold (Pavement, Sonic Youth), Gerard Cosloy (Homestead, Matador), Keith Gregory (The Wedding Present), and rock critic Sasha Frere-Jones on guitar. Early demos circa 1985: Jaqui Delaney, gtr, vox; Michael Duane, gtr, b vox; Dave Reid, drums; Gregory Damien Grinnell, bass).
Crazy Hearts (1981-1983)
Seminal East Village No Wave band active in early ‘80s. Shared stages with The Fall, Elliot Sharp, Christian Marclay, many others. Victoria Vesna: vocals; Byron Ralston: guitar & synth; David Cheever: bass; Ted Parsons: drums; Gregory Damien Grinnell: gtr & electronics.
Seminal East Village No Wave band active in early ‘80s. Shared stages with The Fall, Elliot Sharp, Christian Marclay, many others. Victoria Vesna: vocals; Byron Ralston: guitar & synth; David Cheever: bass; Ted Parsons: drums; Gregory Damien Grinnell: gtr & electronics.
Group Of Trees (1980-1982)
Minimalist punk funk trio. Performances at Ann Magnuson’s Club 57. Julie Jigsaw: vox; Ted Parsons: drums; Gregory Damien Grinnell: gtr, bass, electronics.
Minimalist punk funk trio. Performances at Ann Magnuson’s Club 57. Julie Jigsaw: vox; Ted Parsons: drums; Gregory Damien Grinnell: gtr, bass, electronics.