Breadwinner (band)
Breadwinner | |
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| Origin | Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative metal Math rock Progressive metal |
| Years active | 1990–1992 |
| Labels | Merge Records |
| Members | Pen Rollings Robert Donne Chris Farmer |
Breadwinner was a math rock-band based in Richmond, Virginia, composed of Pen Rollings (guitar), Robert Donne (bass), and Chris Farmer (drums). Rollings had previously been a member of hardcore punk outfit Honor Role. Merge Records released two 7-inch singles and one full-length album, Burner (1994), comprising the two out of print singles and three unreleased tracks, after the band had broken up. The group has been called "the consummate math band"[1] and are one of the key bands in the early history of math rock. The group has been called an influence on Battles and Lamb of God.[2]
Guitarist Rollings later formed the band Loincloth.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Honor Role at TrouserPress.com
- ^ a b Review of Loincloth, Iron Balls of Steel. The A.V. Club.
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