Pariah was an American

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band, formed in

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, United States, while they knew each other in high school. The group consisted of

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son of

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, brothers Kyle and Sims Ellison, Jared Tuten and David Derrick. Their influence was heavy metal and they were fans of

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History

Their first album ''Rattle Your Skull'' was released in 1989 independently. They then were signed to Sick Kid Productions where their album ''Make Believe'' was recorded and released in 1992. In 1991 they signed with

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, recording their album, ''To Mock A Killingbird'', which was released in 1993. After Geffen dropped them out of their contract, Sims Ellison fell into a depression. He committed suicide on June 6, 1995, at the age of 28 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The group immediately disbanded and Sahm and Kyle Ellison joined the

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in 1999. The Sims Foundation was formed in honor of Sims. The charity is for musicians who have mental health issues by supporting them and their families.

Discography

Studio albums

*1989 - ''Rattle Your Skull'' (Not On Label) *1992 - ''Make Believe'' (Sick Kids Productions) *1993 - ''To Mock A Killingbird'' (Geffen Records)

Singles

* "Make Believe" 1993 * "Powerless" 1993

Lineups

*David Derrick(vocals) *Sims Ellison (bass) *Kyle Ellison (vocals, guitar) *Jared Tuten (guitar) *

(drums)

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Pariah (band) Musical groups from San Antonio Musical groups established in 1987 Musical groups disestablished in 1995 Heavy metal musical groups from Texas