Head Set was an American

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band based in

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, United States.

History

Formation

Originally known as Don Knotts Overdrive (DKO), this Hollywood-based performance art/rock ensemble began their career in 1993, consisting of Howard Hallis (today, an artist), Taylor Stacy (Magic Pacer, Erin Martin Band, Deletists, Reverz Engineers, Electromagnetic), Bobby Hecksher (Charles Brown Superstar, Magic Pacer,

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), Bob Mustachio (Magic Pacer, The Warlocks) and Daniel Meyer (Dashboard Prophets, Farflung). Originally visually and shock-rock based, dressing as monsters, superheroes, animals, naked, etc., the LA party band released a 7" single in 1994 on Wrong Dimension Records. In 1995, Hallis and Hecksher left the group as their full-length CD debut was released nationally. In 1997, the group recorded "Twisted Steel, Leather Donut," for the ''

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'' soundtrack album; a cover of the

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song "Snowball" for the

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''We Are Not Devo'', and a version of

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's KPNK CD compilation soon followed. Due to legal challenges from the actual

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, the group changed their name to Head Set. The group, initially performing as DKO, played sold-out shows from Spaceland to the Whisky to The Viper Room. The reclusive four-piece instead signed an indie contract giving them more creative control. Centipede Records and Producer Jim Goodwin released "Brownout" with major college radio backing.

Discography

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'' (soundtrack album, 1997) (track "Twisted Steel, Leather Donut") *'' Brownout'' (album, 2000)

Don Knotts Overdrive

*''Don Knotts Overdrive'' (7" single, 1994) *''The Patio Collection'' (compilation, 1995) (track "Electric Treechrome Disco Girl") *''Juggernaut'' (album, 1996) *''We Are Not Devo'' (tribute album, 1997) (track "Snowball") *''KPNK'' (compilation, 1997) (track "Relax") *''Hey Brother Volume 4'' (compilation, 1998) (track "Asteroyd Lloyd")

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Head Set Alternative rock groups from California Musical groups established in 1996 Musical groups disestablished in 2001