Artist description One of Boston's best garage/pop/punk/surf bands of the early 90's.

Music Style Garage/Pop/Punk/Surf

Musical Influences Many....pop, punk, surf, college radio, etc.

Similar Artists Pixies, Throwing Muses, Velocity Girl, X, Tribe, Hoodoo Gurus, The Church

Artist History The Returnables were mainstays on the Boston club circuit from 1991-1993, opening for local luminaries such as Cliffs of Dooneen, The Swirlies, Morphine and O Positive, to name just a few. Founding members George Franks and Ray Boyce had previously played together in a band called "The Field of Carrots", and they eventually hooked up with drummer (and Cleveland native) Vinnie DePolo (x-The Flaming Dukes, x-Pictures) and vocalist/bassist Lori Martin, who had previously released an album under the name Lori Lane. Highlights of the Returnable's brief yet memorable career were the 1992 release of their CD entitled "Red" (which reached #1 on WFNX's "Boston Rocks" chart) and their selection as a semi-finalist in the 1992 Tanqueray Rocks Annual Talent Contest. Founding member George Franks left the band in late 1992 (moving to Santa Barbara CA and forming the band "Dr. Propane"), and was replaced by guitarist Fred Pickard (x-Field of Carrots). The group disbanded a year later due to "artistic differences". Ray, Vinnie and Fred soon formed the band "M.O.D.E.", while Lori Martin briefly joined Helium before forming a new project, "Swish", with x-Dinosaur Jr. drummer Murph.

Group Members Ray Boyce - Guitars, Bass, Vocals; Vinnie DePolo - Drums; George Franks - Bass, Guitar, Vocals; Lori Martin - Vocals, Bass, Keyboards; Fred Pickard - Guitars & Bass.

Instruments Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums

Albums Red (1992), Case of Empties (2001), Live (2002). Contact focrecords@attbi.com to purchase CD's.

Press Reviews "Red...is 11 songs strong filled with quirky and pleasing pop melodies. Standouts include Miss Me When I'm Dead and the rolling Knights in the Grass". -WFNX, Boston.

Additional Info To puchase CD's, contact FOC Records at focrecords@attbi.com. Coming Soon: "Live".

Location Newton, MA - USA

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