Artist description I never really liked the limiting category of punk rock. I liked to call what we did Raw, Really Raw, R&B.

Music Style Late Seventies Early Eighties Punk Rock

Musical Influences MC5, Electric Prunes, Iggy Pop, Clash, Buzzcocks, Jam

Similar Artists Clash, Jam, Specials

Artist History The Leeches were formed in 1979 and named themselves after the movie "The Attack of the Giant Leeches". They played all the local juke joints in the Greater Chicagoland Area until the early Eighties when they opened for well-known bands like the Ramones, Billy Bragg, and John Cale, among others. They released a vinyl EP in 1986 which sold well in Europe and California, but miserably in their hometown. Because of this disappointment, they broke up in 1988. For a better description of what The Leeches were about, please check out our website with the link below.

Group Members Mark Rose, Lead Guitar; Tony Morrison, Bass; Louie Relucio, Drums; Dave Tainer, Vocals and Rhythm Guitar.

Instruments Fender guitars and amps

Albums One E.P., Urban Camouflage, 1986

Press Reviews My favorite review was sent in by a Norwegian fan. It was in a Norwegian Rock Magazine, and our review followed a review of David Bowie's. To this day, I have no idea if it was positive or negative, but I'm going to guess positive because the fan, in broken English, sounded very enthused.

Location Chicago, Illinois - USA

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