Hairy Apes BMX
Hairy Apes BMX | |
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Origin | Austin, Texas |
Genres | Experimental, Jazz, Funk |
Years active | 1999 - present |
Associated acts | Mike Dillon's Go-Go Jungle Malachy Papers Billy Goat |
Members | Mike Dillon, John Speice, J.J. Richards, E. Clarke Wyatt |
Hairy Apes BMX is an Austin, Texas, USA-based band playing an eclectic mix of rock, jazz, Latin, afro-funk, hip-hop, and punk. They won the Austin Regional Poll at The 1st Annual Independent Music Awards. According to Dillon, the band's name refers to humans all being "just a bunch of hairy apes" and BMX stands for "butt-moving experience".
Current members[]
- Mike Dillon - vibraphone, percussion, vocals
- John Speice - drums, percussion
- J.J. Richards - bass, vocals
- E. Clarke Wyatt - keyboards
Past members[]
- Dave Abbruzzese (formerly of Pearl Jam) - drums, keyboards, production
- Zac Baird - keyboards, vocals
Discography[]
- Expatriape 1999
- Out Demons 2000
- Beautiful Seizure 2003
References[]
Planet of the Apes, J.J. Hensley, The Pitch, August 3, 2000
Bio at JamBase
External links[]
Categories:
- Rock music groups from Texas
- Independent Music Awards winners
- Musical groups from Austin, Texas
- Musical groups established in 1999
- 1999 establishments in Texas
- United States rock musical group stubs