Ugly Americans was an American rock band from

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consisting of former members of Cracker,

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History

Ugly Americans was founded in 1993 by musicians who played together at

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organized by bassist Sean McCarthy at Antone's in Austin. The group played the HORDE Tour in 1994 and then supported

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and Big Head Todd & the Monsters on tour in 1995. They released a live album in 1995 and a studio album in 1996; a sophomore studio effort arrived in 1998 before the band's breakup. Lead singer and songwriter

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went on to a successful solo career.

Members

- vocals *Sean McCarthy - bass *David Robinson - drums *Max Evans - guitar *Bruce Hughes - guitar * Corey Mauser - Keyboards * David Boyle - Keyboards

Discography

*''Ugly Americans'' ( What Are Records, 1995) *''Stereophonic Spanish Fly'' (

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, 1996) *''Boom Boom Baby'' (

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, 1998)

References

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