Artist description The Obscure is Detroit's official apology to Nashville for Ted Nugent.

Music Style alternative rock

Musical Influences Beck, The Beatles, The Who, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, MC5, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, 60's garage rock

Similar Artists Beck, The Beatles, The Who, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, MC5, Pink Floyd, Radiohead

Artist History Formed August 1992 in Detroit, MIReleased first recording ("In Hiding") in 1993, followed by a second release ("No Montana") in '94 and "Pallid" in '95. In 1996, The Obscure released the 7" single "Hail Pluto on A.D. records and appeared on the Woodshed Records compilation "Gag Order".Moved to Nashville, TN in 1997.Released first full length CD "The Politics of Person" on A.D. records in April 2000.

Group Members Mike Gogola - Vocals, GuitarDanny Sloan - DrumsDoug Tewksbury - GuitarBrian Wieck - Bass

Instruments vocals, guitars, bass, drums, keyboards

Albums The Politics of Person, Hail Pluto (7" single), Gag Order, Vol. 1 (compilation), Pallid, No Montana, In Hiding

Press Reviews reviewed in indie-music.com, Nashville Scene, INreview, Jam Rag. Visit www.theobscure.net to read 'em."There are a few things that I’m sure of in life: one, things are never what they appear on the surface; two, you always get what you pay for; and three, a great rock record is timeless. The Obscure would fall into the last category, their brand of fiery rock and punk will never go out of style, and will always find a place in my heart. No matter how jaded we all become after listening to hours upon hours of music that is either great or less than stupendous, listening to a record like The Politics of Person restores my faith in music that is bred purely on instinct and necessity of expression..."By Heidi Drockelman, indie-music.com

Location Nashville, TN - USA

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