Artist description Land Piranha were 5 guys in their early 30's who got together in a garage/studio and worked up a set of their favorite proto-punk "Nuggets".

Music Style Garage-Punk

Musical Influences Stooges;MC5;Cheap Trick;Paul Revere;Music Machine

Similar Artists Stooges

Artist History The band came together in 1979 when guitarist Don Story returned to the USA after living in the Middle East for a few years (where rock and roll was not allowed!). The other 4 guys had been bashing away in guitarist Randy Fuelle's garage/recording studio just to have fun and develop tinnitus. When Don came to a jam, the idea of working up a set and playing in public took hold. The band debuted on New Year's Eve of 1979, opening for The Penetrators at San Diego's now-defunct Roxy Theatre. If nothing else,they were LOUD! Land Piranha played San Diego dives and theatres until November 1981, when Don Story left to join Claude Coma's I.V.'s.

Group Members Don Story and Randy Fuelle-Guitars; Jim McInnes-Bass; Larry Kosslyn-Drums; Steve Schmidt-Lead Vocals

Instruments Gibson Flying Vee/Gibson Les Paul/Rickenbacker Bass/Pearl Drums

Albums One cut, "TV Eye", on 1981 San Diego compilation "Who's Listening".

Press Reviews (San Diego Tribune-Feb. 1980:Paraphrased) Opening act was Land Piranha,and although their sound was muddled,they deserve praise for their choice of material, ranging from Paul Revere and the Raiders' "Just Like Me" to the Stooges' "Search and Destroy".

Additional Info Don and Jim now guitarists in The Modern Rhythm Band; Larry manages hotels in Palm Springs; Randy operates Hit Single Recording Services in El Cajon; Steve moved to Arizona.

Location San Diego, CA - USA

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