Artist description A.K.A. Terry and the Idiots, (we couldn't use that name but for all intensive purposes, you hardcores from back in the days can refer to us as Terry and the Idiots). The ultimate RAW Southern California college party band from the late 80's - early 90's. Famous for shouting the audience requirement "Everybody Drink!" in between songs, chugging whatever you had and continuing with another tune. Great drinking music.

Music Style RAW POWERFUL VITAMIN PACKED ROCK-N-ROLL

Musical Influences The Police, Bowie, DEVO, Suburban Lawns, Bob Marley, Ramones, HooDoo Gurus, Joe Jackson

Similar Artists The Police, DEVO, David Bowie, The Ramones, HooDoo Gurus, Joe Jackson

Artist History Formed in 1987 at a local Redlands bar that had "Jam Night". Terry and the Idiots, (Caribou Orchard)was formed with a lot of beer and other substances. From Redlands to Whittier to Hollywood the band played out of control frat parties and dive bars.Recorded their 4-song demo, (all four posted here)in San Diego with Tom Jacobs, (Mojo Nixon, Skid Roper, Beat Farmers) engineering

Group Members Dave Van Hassel,(A.K.A. Terry)Lead Yelling, Matt Henry, (A.K.A. Splat)Guitar, Kevin Smith, Bass,Art Schindele, Drums, B.G. Vocals

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals

Albums None

Additional Info More None

Location Redlands, CA - USA

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