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. Plymale has also performed with the "supergroup" Preesh!, along with

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, Jason Harrod, Hobex
The Gravy Boys
and

the Never The Never is a Chapel Hill-based indie band. They have released two albums, both of which include both folk metal and R&B sensibilities. They have toured throughout the South and the East Coast of the U.S. and have performed with both Rilo Kiley ...

. In 2006 Plymale put together a compilation album calle
Songs For Sixty Five Roses
to benefit the

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, after his daughter was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The album's name originates from a common mispronunciation of cystic fibrosis by children.

Discography

As Producer

* John Plymaleat Allmusic Guide

As Musician

with The Pressure Boys

*''Jump, Jump, Jump'' ''EP'' (1983, AR3D) *''Rangledoon'' ''EP'' (1984, AR3D) *''Hell Tape'' ''CT'' (1985, AR3D) *''Krandelbanum Monumentus'' ''LP'' (1986, AR3D/Smash)

with Sex Police

*''Medallion'' ''LP'' (1990, Moist/Baited Breath) *''Second String'' ''LP'' (1992, Scuffcakes) *''Science'' ''LP'' (1994, Scuffcakes)

with Bustello

*''Bustello'' ''EP'' (2010, self-released)

References

External Links

Metro MagazineIndyweekIndy Week - Building A Bouquet
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