Rattlebone was an American punk/hard rock band formed in

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, United States, in 1992. The group was signed by label president Peter Paterno at

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that same year. They recorded two albums with veteran producer

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, who has also worked with bands such as

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, Alice in Chains, and The Offspring. Only an initial, self-titled EP was released to the public. The band started as The Drills out of Florida before that group relocated to Los Angeles and eventually was renamed. The solidified Rattlebone lineup signed to

included Roger Deering on vocals and bass, Kerry Furlong on drums, Jeff Muendel on Hammond organ, and

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on guitar. Rattlebone toured the United States extensively from 1992 to 1995, including opening slots for

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and Blue Öyster Cult. During this period, the group was managed by Don Arden. With the exit of Paterno from their label, the band soon thereafter lost their contract. In 1994, Greg Birribauer replaced guitarist Brendon McNichol. The band was dissolved in 1995.

References

External links

* Rattleboneat

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