Artist description Take the driving sound and energy of punk - and heavy metal without the hairspray (remember, this was 1989), add humor and/or sarcasm and sprinkle liberally with tons of loyal fans and you have what is known as the McKnickNix. Best enjoyed turned up to 11; serves as many as can fit in the hall.

Music Style Punk

Musical Influences Stones, Who, Zappa, David Bowie, Ramones, Clash, Circle Jerks, Megatallisabbadefpriest, the Turds, King Crimson, Slashy J. Izzborne, Alice Bowie, Yo Yo Ma

Similar Artists Not to pigeonhole, but 24-7 Spyz, Fishbone, Green Day, Ramones, Dead Kennedys, Metallica, Korn, Rush, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Slashy J. Izzborne, Bad Religion, Chili Peppers, King Crimson

Artist History Formed in 1989, arising from the ashes of The Fatheads, longtime cohorts Wrick and Mick (who first played together in 1979 and had been in such influential bands as DNA, the Turds, Kratus, Megatallisabbadefpriest among others) joined with two other partners in crime Chic and Knick. The group recorded their debut tape the very first time they all played together. Following was 3 years of nonstop gigs, pizza and beer.

Group Members Mick McKnickNix - vocals; Chic McKnickNix - guitar; Knick McKnickNix - drums, keyboards and vocals; Wrick McKnickNix - bass, keyboards and vocals NOTE: Incredibly, though the members share the same last name, they are not related.

Instruments Standard punk rock quartet - guitar, bass, drums, vocals with keyboards on some studio releases

Albums Tapes: Who the Hell are the Fatheads Anyway?; McSicsPak; Welcome to 1990; Kiss This; 7

Press Reviews Too many to list, including Maximum Rock and Roll, The Advocate, Fun with Cows, New York Times, USA Today, Guitar for the Practicing Musician - I will have to dig them up.

Additional Info Official Limited Edition CD coming soon (legal issues are slowing down production)

Location Enfield, CT - USA

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