The Hentchmen are an American

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band from

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, United States, formed in October 1992. Early performances were in Ann Arbor and Detroit. Occasionally the band featured

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Career

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band, when playing "

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Members

*John Szymanskiorgan, vocals *Tim Purrierguitar *Chris Handysidedrums *Mike Latulippedrums *

occasional guest member

Discography

Albums

*''Ultra Hentch'' 1994 *''Campus Party'' 1995 *''Broad Appeal'' 1997 *''Motorvatin'' 1998 *''Hentch-Forth.Five'' 1998 *''Three Times Infinity'' 2002 *''Form Follows Function'' 2004 *''The Hentchmen'' 2008 *''It's Hentch-O-Ween'' 2010

References

External links

The Hentchmen with Jack White, Hentch-Forth.Five , NME
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