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The Gear Daddies are a rock band originally from Austin, Minnesota. Randy Broughten (electric and
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),
Nick Ciola Nick Ciola (born Dominic Ciola, sometimes called Caesar) is the bass guitarist for the Gear Daddies and (former Gear Daddies frontman) Martin Zellar and the Hardways. He was born and raised in Austin, Minnesota Austin is a city in and t ...
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), Billy Dankert (drums and vocals), and
Martin Zellar Martin Lee Zellar (born June 14, 1963) is a Minnesota-based musician and songwriter. Martin Zellar is the brother of writer Brad Zellar. Early career Zellar grew up in Austin, Minnesota. While still in high school, Zellar formed his first b ...
(guitar, harmonica and vocals) played their first shows together in 1984. They released singles and albums between 1986 and 1992 and became an important part of the Twin Cities music scene. Most songs were written by Zellar, but Dankert had several of note, including crowd favorite "Time Heals". In 1991, Zellar and Broughten played "Stupid Boy" on ''
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''. Ciola and Dankert did not play on the show because, at the time, many bands simply sat in with The World's Most Dangerous Band. Zellar said of the experience: "I was so nervous, and it happened so quick. I couldn't tell you what the hell happened. I got done, and I was walking back and said to Randy (Broughten) 'Did I sing all the words? Did I do that?' When I watched it that night in the hotel room, I had no recollection of having lived it." Although their song "
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" was originally a
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on their album ''
Billy's Live Bait ''Billy's Live Bait'' is the second album by Austin, Minnesota band the Gear Daddies, released in 1990. It was their first release for a major label. " (I Wanna Drive the) Zamboni" is often played at hockey rinks. Critical reception AllMusic c ...
'', it became one of their best-known songs as it often was played during intermissions at hockey games throughout North America. It later was featured in the movies '' D2: The Mighty Ducks'' and ''
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'' as well as on television program ''
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''. The Gear Daddies song "Boys Will Be Boys" was used on the soundtrack of 1994 independent film ''Bound and Gagged: A Love Story''. After the dissolution of the band, Zellar began an active career of performing and recording with the band that became known as Martin Zellar and the Hardways, taking with him long-time friend and bassist Nick Ciola. Electric guitarist Randy Broughten is currently a physical education teacher in Eagan, Minnesota. As well as being a member of the Cactus Blossoms, he has been the steel guitar player for many years with Minneapolis country band Trailer Trash, who are known for their annual Christmas shows and who had a cameo in the mockumentary film '' Dill Scallion''. Drummer James "Billy" Dankert is a professional visual artist as well as a musician. As of the present, all four members of the Gear Daddies reunite several times a year to perform throughout the Midwest. The Gear Daddies were an influence on a number of bands that emerged in the upper Midwest in the late 1980s through the 1990s, including Johnny Clueless, The Billy's, Steve's Piece, Violet, Shoot Lucy, Leep 27, Dazy Head Mazy, Groundhouse and Six Mile Grove.


Honors and awards

The Gear Daddies were honored with a star on the outside mural of the Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue, recognizing performers that have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue. Receiving a star "might be the most prestigious public honor an artist can receive in Minneapolis," according to journalist Steve Marsh.


Discography

*Albums **''
Let's Go Scare Al ''Let's Go Scare Al'' is the first album by the American band the Gear Daddies. The album was released in 1988 on the Gark record label, and re-released in 1990 on Polygram Records. Critical reception The ''Chicago Tribune The ''Chicago ...
'' (1988) **''
Billy's Live Bait ''Billy's Live Bait'' is the second album by Austin, Minnesota band the Gear Daddies, released in 1990. It was their first release for a major label. " (I Wanna Drive the) Zamboni" is often played at hockey rinks. Critical reception AllMusic c ...
'' (1990) **''
Can't Have Nothin' Nice The Gear Daddies are a rock band originally from Austin, Minnesota. Randy Broughten (electric and steel guitar), Nick Ciola (bass guitar, bass), Billy Dankert (drums and vocals), and Martin Zellar (guitar, harmonica and vocals) played their fir ...
'' (1992) *EPs **'' Color of Her Eyes'' (1990) *Miscellaneous *The song "
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" appeared on the soundtracks for the Disney movies: **'' D2: The Mighty Ducks'' (1994) **''
Mystery, Alaska ''Mystery, Alaska'' is a 1999 American sports comedy-drama film, directed by Jay Roach, about an amateur ice hockey team from the fictional small town of Mystery that plays an exhibition game against the National Hockey League (NHL)'s New Y ...
''


References


External links


Gear Daddies video playlist

Martin Zellar website

Gear Daddies on Letterman video
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