Ugly Americans (band)
- For other meanings see Ugly American (disambiguation).
Ugly Americans was an American rock band from Austin, Texas consisting of former members of Cracker, Mojo Nixon, and Poi Dog Pondering.[1]
History
Ugly Americans was founded in 1993 by musicians who played together at jam sessions organized by bassist Sean McCarthy at Antone's in Austin.[1] The group played the HORDE Tour in 1994 and then supported Dave Matthews Band and Big Head Todd & the Monsters on tour in 1995.[1] They released a live album in 1995 and a studio album in 1996; a sophomore studio effort arrived in 1998 before the band's breakup. Lead singer and songwriter Bob Schneider went on to a successful solo career.
Members
- Bob Schneider - vocals
- Sean McCarthy - bass
- Dave Robinson - drums
- Max Evans - guitar
- Bruce Hughes - guitar
- Corey Mauser - Keyboards
- David Boyle - Keyboards
Discography
- Ugly Americans (What Are Records, 1995)
- Stereophonic Spanish Fly (Volcano Records, 1996)
- Boom Boom Baby (Zomba, 1998)
References
- ^ a b c Ugly Americans at Allmusic