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as a member in the early 1990s. Gods and Monsters was founded by ex- Captain Beefheart guitarist,

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, and was named after a quotation from the 1935 horror film ''

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'': "To a new world of gods and monsters!". Gods and Monsters has performed at Manhattan music venues such as the

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and

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. Other members of the loosely-knit band have included

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, and

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member Ernie Brooks. Emily Duff (Her last name then was her maiden name) replaced Jeff Buckley as lead singer after he left to start his solo career.

References

* Browne, David. ''Dream Brother: The Lives and Music of Jeff and Tim Buckley.'' HarperEntertainment. 2001, 2002. *Desalvo, Deb (June 22, 1998). "Everybody Wants You: Jeff Buckley". ''Rolling Stone''. Retrieved on April 23, 2007. Musical groups from New York City Progressive rock musical groups from New York (state) {{US-rock-band-stub