Artist description One of the true rock pioneers in the Midwest, Bitch Bergr played its final show in June 2001 at Jono's Pub in Sioux Falls, S.D. Those in attendance witnessed perhaps the greatest rock show of all time. Bitch Bergr will be missed, but still lives on in our minds.

Music Style Experimental avant rock

Musical Influences Beatles, Uncle Tupelo, Sex Pistols, Replacements, Husker Du, Beastie Boys, Johnny Cash, Superchunk, The Posies

Similar Artists The Replacements, Husker Du, Beastie Boys, P. Skunk Willy

Artist History Bitch Bergr came to life in January, 2000. The band put out two releases before its ill-fated demise. A studio release "Dance Contest Winner" came out to rave reviews and included "Take the Cat Away" and "Bunny Death March," both delusional Metz efforts. The band broke up after its final show in June 2001 at Jono's Pub in Sioux Falls, S.D. The band played just three shows over its two years, but pleasured many. Agents are currently working with the duo in the hopes of a reunion in late 2003.

Group Members Chris Metz and Joe Wagoner. Miles Hudson appears on select tracks, courtesy of Tom Charles Productions.

Instruments Metz: Drums, guitar, bass, harmonica, lead vocals. Wagoner: Guitar, bass, drums, casio, backing vocals (lead on

Albums Dance Contest Winner, Live at the Whitneys

Press Reviews "I laughed, I cried, I peed my pants" raves Rocker Magazine. "If there's one band that scares me out there today, it's this one," cites David Fricke on rollingstone.com "I can't believe my son is in a band with such a Lutheran zealot such as Wagoner," says Metz' mom. "This band is worthy of the Nobel Prize for furthering anxiety within the world community," rants British Prime Minister, Tony Blair.

Location Sioux Falls, SD - USA

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