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Mark Ryden
Mark Ryden (born January 20, 1963) is an American painter who is considered to be part of the Lowbrow (or Pop Surrealist) art movement.Ken Johnson"Mark Ryden: ‘The Gay 90s: Old Tyme Art Show" ''The New York Times'', May 6, 2010. Retrieved 2013-10-25. He was dubbed "the god-father of pop surrealism" by ''Interview'' magazine.Interview Magazine named Ryden and his wife, the painter Marion Peck, the King and Queen of Pop Surrealism and one of the ten most important art couples in Los Angeles. Ryden's aesthetic is developed from subtle amalgams of many sources, from |
Medford, Oregon
Medford is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Oregon, in the United States. As of the 2020 United States Census on April 1, 2020, the city had a total population of 85,824 and a metropolitan area population of 223,259, making the Medford MSA the fourth largest metro area in Oregon. The city was named in 1883 by David Loring, civil engineer and right-of-way agent for the Oregon and California Railroad, after Medford, Massachusetts, which was near Loring's hometown of Concord, Massachusetts. Medford is near the middle ford of Bear Creek. History In 1883, a group of railroad surveyors headed by S. L. Dolson and David Loring arrived in Rock Point, near present-day Gold Hill. They were charged with finding the best route through the Rogue Valley for the Oregon and California Railroad. Citizens of neighboring Jacksonville hoped that it would pass between their town and ''Hanley Butte'', near the present day Claire Hanley Arboretum. Such a move would have all but guarante ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern California
Southern California (commonly shortened to SoCal) is a geographic and Cultural area, cultural region that generally comprises the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. It includes the Los Angeles metropolitan area, the second most populous urban agglomeration in the United States. The region generally contains ten of California's 58 counties: Imperial County, California, Imperial, Kern County, California, Kern, Los Angeles County, California, Los Angeles, Orange County, California, Orange, Riverside County, California, Riverside, San Bernardino County, California, San Bernardino, San Diego County, California, San Diego, Santa Barbara County, California, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo County, California, San Luis Obispo and Ventura County, California, Ventura counties. The Colorado Desert and the Colorado River are located on Southern California's eastern border with Arizona, and San Bernardino County shares a border with Nevada to the northeast. Southern California's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screaming Trees
Screaming Trees was an American rock band formed in Ellensburg, Washington, in 1984 by vocalist Mark Lanegan, guitarist Gary Lee Conner, bass player Van Conner, and drummer Mark Pickerel. Pickerel had been replaced by Barrett Martin by the time the band reached its most successful period. Although widely associated with grunge, the band's sound incorporated hard rock and psychedelic elements. The band released seven studio albums, five EPs, and three compilations. Screaming Trees is known as one of the pioneers of grunge along with the Melvins, Mudhoney, U-Men, Skin Yard, Soundgarden, Green River, and Malfunkshun. Screaming Trees rose to fame as part of the grunge movement of the early 1990s, along with bands such as Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Soundgarden and was one of the most successful underground music acts of the 1990s. The band achieved one top ten single on the Mainstream Rock chart, as well as two top ten hits on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. Screa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clear Hearts Grey Flowers
''Clear Hearts Grey Flowers'' is the second and final studio album by Jack Off Jill, released on July 17, 2000 through 404 Music and Risk Records. It was produced by Chris Vrenna of Nine Inch Nails/ Tweaker. Due to the closure of Risk Records in January 2000 and the breakup of Jack Off Jill shortly after the album's release, ''Clear Hearts Grey Flowers'' received minimal promotion. However, the album's popularity grew through the internet and word of mouth and helped cement Jack Off Jill a cult following in the years following its release. ''Clear Hearts Grey Flowers'' was issued on vinyl for the first time by Sympathy For The Record Industry in 2006. Release ''Clear Hearts Grey Flowers'' was intended for release on March 14, 2000. However, in December 1999, it became apparent that the band's label, the Los Angeles-based Risk Records (a subsidiary of Risk Music Group), was deeply in debt from investing too much money in unsuccessful alternative rock acts. After trying and fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Off Jill
Jack Off Jill was an American gothic rock band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, founded in 1992 by vocalist Jessicka, drummer Tenni Ah-Cha-Cha, bassist/keyboardist Agent Moulder, and guitarist Michelle Inhell. Though these four women were the initial founders, nine members rotated through the group in its life-span, including Scott Putesky, guitarist and co-founder of Marilyn Manson. The band lasted nine years, with only Jessicka and Moulder remaining throughout the initial run. The band reunited in 2015 for a number of shows, which consisted of Jessicka, Tenni, Inhell, and bassist Helen Storer. History Tenni Arslanyan met Jessicka while attending Piper High School in Sunrise, Florida. They had begun writing songs, but had not yet formed a band when Moulder and Inhell joined them to create the band that would become Jack Off Jill. Jack Off Jill's first show was opening for Marilyn Manson and his shock-rock outfit, Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids, at a Davie, Florida night c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Long, Scarecrow
''So Long, Scarecrow'' is the second and final studio album by the rock band Scarling. Written and recorded in early 2005, and released on October 25, 2005. It is Scarling.'s only album to feature drummer Beth Gordon. Its title is a reference to '' The Wizard of Oz'': in lead vocalist Jessicka's view, the film's Scarecrow is a metaphor for the band itself; the character's initial lack of and search for a brain, she explains, parallels Scarling.'s search for new territory in a predictable and monotonous musical environment. The album was preceded by the single "We Are the Music Makers," a split 7-inch with The Willowz, and has been reissued on vinyl by Sympathy for the Record Industry with alternative cover artwork by Mark Ryden. Production and composition Nearly twice as long as the band's debut, ''Sweet Heart Dealer'', ''So Long, Scarecrow'' differs from its predecessor not only in length but also in terms of musical atmosphere. This is largely due to the switch in producers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Heart Dealer
''Sweet Heart Dealer'' is the debut studio album by the rock band Scarling., released on February 17, 2004, through Sympathy for the Record Industry, Sympathy For The Record Industry. Originally scheduled for release as ''Butcherbourne'', the album was retitled at the last minute, and pared down from 11 tracks to seven during mixing at Old Blue Studios in Los Angeles. The songs "A Constant Reminder", "Surgeon General", "Here On Earth" and "Funeral Gown" were recorded then omitted and have yet to be released. Robert Smith (musician), Robert Smith of The Cure described Scarling's music as "dark, desperate, chaotic, gorgeous pop music, the sound of the end of the world." Track listing All songs written by Jessicka and Christian Hejnal. # "The Last Day I Was Happy" – 3:49 # "Band Aid Covers the Bullet Hole" – 3:26 # "Crispin Glover (single), Crispin Glover" – 3:18 # "Alexander the Burn Victim" – 6:00 # "Baby Dracula" – 3:54 # "Black Horse Riding Star" – 5:31 # "Can't (H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scarling
Scarling. was an American noise pop band formed in Los Angeles in 2001. The band consisted of lead vocalist Jessicka Addams and guitarist Christian Hejnal. Name The band's name comes from a fictional word created by singer/fine artist Jessicka in 1999. In 2001 the definition appeared on Scarling's website: "Middle English, from Old English scaerlinc, from scar+ -ling, -linc -ling; akin to Old High German von scar, Latin scarnos 1. the smallest mark on your heart left by the healing of a severe injury. 2. he or she who is scarred densely almost emotionless. 3. a mentally challenged/physically handicapped sibling of a normal star. 4. a band from Los Angeles. The "S" in Scarling. is sometimes lower case and the word itself ends in a full stop or period." History Formation & ''Sweet Heart Dealer'' (2002-2004) Scarling. was formed by singer Jessicka Fodera (known simply as Jessicka) after the dissolution of her band, Jack Off Jill, and guitarist Christian Hejnal. They were introduce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bigger, Better, Faster, More!
''Bigger, Better, Faster, More!'' is the only studio album released by alternative rock band 4 Non Blondes, released in 1992. The first single was "Dear Mr. President", which bass player Christa Hillhouse told Songfacts "was about the hierarchy of power and government." The second single, " What's Up?", reached No. 1 in several countries and went gold in the United States, while the album itself went platinum, accumulating sales of 1.5 million copies in the United States alone and 6 million copies worldwide. Track listing Personnel 4 Non Blondes * Linda Perry – vocals, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, electric guitar * Christa Hillhouse – bass guitar, vocals * Dawn Richardson – drums * Roger Rocha – lead guitar Additional musicians * Shaunna Hall – guitar * Rory Kaplan – Mellotron * Suzie Katayama – cello, accordion * Louis Metoyer – guitar * Dave Rickets – keyboard * Laurent Tardy – piano Technical perso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich
''Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich'' is the debut studio album by American glam metal band Warrant, released in 1989. The album was highly successful, spawning the hit singles "Heaven" (No. 2, 1989), "Down Boys" (No. 27, 1989) and "Sometimes She Cries" (No. 20, 1990). The album peaked at number 10 on the Billboard 200. The unique cover art features "Fugazi", known as "Cashly Guido Bucksley" in the "Big Talk" music video, an overpaid, amoral infrastructure manager and archetypal business psychopath. Artwork by Pop Surrealism artist, Mark Ryden. The first four words of the album's title ("Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinkin'...!") were mentioned in the intro to the title track of their 1990 follow-up album '' Cherry Pie''. Musical style The album's sound is typical of the Sunset Strip glam metal scene of the 1980s, featuring heavy guitars and melodic, catchy choruses. Production and marketing The album was released amidst some controversy. It was widely rumored that gui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warrant (American Band)
Warrant is an American glam metal band formed in 1984 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, that experienced success from 1989 to 1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their double platinum debut album ''Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich'' and one of its singles, "Heaven (Warrant song), Heaven", which reached No. 1 in ''Rolling Stone'' and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The band's success continued in the early 1990s with the double platinum album ''Cherry Pie (album), Cherry Pie'', which provided the Cherry Pie (Warrant song), hit song of the same name. Following the critically acclaimed gold album ''Dog Eat Dog (Warrant album), Dog Eat Dog'' the band started to experience frequent changes to the line-up and despite the drop in popularity with the arrival of grunge, they released ''Ultraphobic'' in 1995 and a successful The Best Of Warrant (Warra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
