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=== The Fire Ants (1991-1992) === |
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In 1991 Kevin formed The Fire Ants with his brother Brian Wood as lead singer, former [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]] member [[Chad Channing]] on drums, and Dan McDonald on bass<ref>{{Cite web|last=Songfacts|title=Chad Channing (Nirvana, Before Cars) : Songwriter Interviews|url=https://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/chad-channing-nirvana-before-cars|access-date=2020-09-12|website=www.songfacts.com|language=en}}</ref>. After signing with Seattle label [[Dekema Records]], the band recorded demo tracks with engineer Marty Jourard, who was previously known for playing keyboards for the American new wave band [[The Motels]]. |
In 1991 Kevin formed The Fire Ants with his brother Brian Wood as lead singer, former [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]] member [[Chad Channing]] on drums, and Dan McDonald on bass<ref>{{Cite web|last=Songfacts|title=Chad Channing (Nirvana, Before Cars) : Songwriter Interviews|url=https://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/chad-channing-nirvana-before-cars|access-date=2020-09-12|website=www.songfacts.com|language=en}}</ref>. After signing with Seattle label [[Dekema Records]], the band recorded demo tracks with engineer Marty Jourard, who was previously known for playing keyboards for the American new wave band [[The Motels]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Digital|first=Discover Media|title=DISCOVER CLASSIC GRUNGE PIONEERS: Get the rock n’ roll 3 decade lowdown on Seattle grunge legends ‘The Fire Ants’ as they get you rocking and ‘Stripped’ – Music Blogs – Discover Media Digital|url=https://discovermediadigital.com/discover-classic-grunge-pioneers-get-the-rock-n-roll-3-decade-lowdown-on-seattle-grunge-legends-the-fire-ants-as-they-get-you-rocking-and-stripped|access-date=2020-09-12|language=en-US}}</ref>. |
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After the demo sessions, the band entered [[Reciprocal Recording]] studio with producer [[Jack Endino]], who is commonly known as the godfather of grunge for his work on seminal albums from bands like Nirvana, [[Mudhoney]], and Soundgarden. These sessions reunited Endino and Chad Channing in the studio where they had previously recorded Nirvana’s ‘[[Bleach (Nirvana album)|Bleach]]’ together. Endino was assisted during the recordings by engineer [[Phil Ek]] who later went on to produce albums for [[Band of Horses]], [[Fleet Foxes]], and Mudhoney. |
After the demo sessions, the band entered [[Reciprocal Recording]] studio with producer [[Jack Endino]], who is commonly known as the godfather of grunge for his work on seminal albums from bands like Nirvana, [[Mudhoney]], and Soundgarden<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sonicscoop.com/2014/05/15/producer-profile-jack-endino-the-other-godfather-of-grunge/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=sonicscoop.com}}</ref>. These sessions reunited Endino and Chad Channing in the studio where they had previously recorded Nirvana’s ‘[[Bleach (Nirvana album)|Bleach]]’ together. Endino was assisted during the recordings by engineer [[Phil Ek]] who later went on to produce albums for [[Band of Horses]], [[Fleet Foxes]], and Mudhoney<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sonicscoop.com/2017/07/19/producer-profile-phil-ek-producing-fleet-foxes-latest-keeping-repeat-clients/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=sonicscoop.com}}</ref>. |
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The resulting release ‘Stripped’ was a 6-track EP that included lead single ‘Bodies by the Side of the Road’, as well as ‘Mine, His, Alive’, ‘100 Wives’, ‘Waiting on your love’, ‘Powerhead’ and ‘The Letter Says (demo track)’. |
The resulting release ‘Stripped’ was a 6-track EP that included lead single ‘Bodies by the Side of the Road’, as well as ‘Mine, His, Alive’, ‘100 Wives’, ‘Waiting on your love’, ‘Powerhead’ and ‘The Letter Says (demo track)’. |
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=== Devilhead (1992-1996) === |
=== Devilhead (1992-1996) === |
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In 1992, following the break-up of The Fire Ants, Kevin co-founded his new band [[Devilhead]], working again with his brother Brian as lead singer. While the Wood brothers were the only permanent members of the band, contributors included Dan McDonald, formerly of The Fire Ants, and bassist John Waterman and guitarist [[John McBain (musician)|John McBain]], both from the band [[Hater (band)|Hater]]. Devilhead released two albums, 'Your Ice Cream's Dirty' in 1994 and 'Pest Control' in 1996, on Stone Gossard’s Loosegrove record label. |
In 1992, following the break-up of The Fire Ants, Kevin co-founded his new band [[Devilhead]], working again with his brother Brian as lead singer. While the Wood brothers were the only permanent members of the band, contributors included Dan McDonald, formerly of The Fire Ants, and bassist John Waterman and guitarist [[John McBain (musician)|John McBain]], both from the band [[Hater (band)|Hater]]. Devilhead released two albums, 'Your Ice Cream's Dirty' in 1994 and 'Pest Control' in 1996, on Stone Gossard’s Loosegrove record label<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|title=Influential Devilhead Can't Leave Seattle|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/507978/influential-devilhead-cant-leave-seattle/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=MTV News|language=en}}</ref>. |
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=== Malfunkshun (2002) === |
=== Malfunkshun (2002) === |
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In 2002 Kevin Wood teamed up with Mother Love Bone drummer [[Greg Gilmore]] to record the 'Her Eyes' album. |
In 2002 Kevin Wood teamed up with Mother Love Bone drummer [[Greg Gilmore]] to record the 'Her Eyes' album. |
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Kevin Wood is an American musician known for playing lead guitar in various Seattle-based bands he founded during the Grunge era in the Pacific Northwest.
Biography
Early Life
Kevin Wood was born September 16th, 1961, on the RAF Wroughton air force base located in the UK, to David C. Wood and Toni Wood. He was followed later by younger brothers Brian Wood and Andrew Wood. The Wood family, originally from Washington state, eventually returned and raised the family on Bainbridge Island, Washington[1], which is a short ferry ride from Seattle. All three brothers had musical aspirations, Kevin played guitar, and both Andrew and Brian learned to sing. Over time, Kevin partnered with both of his younger brothers to form several seminal Seattle bands.
Malfunkshun (1980-1988)
In 1980 Kevin co-founded Malfunkshun with his youngest brother and lead singer Andrew Wood and drummer Regan Hagar[2]. In 1986 the band contributed two tracks on the compilation Deep Six released by the Seattle based record label C/Z Records. In addition to Malfunkshun, Deep Six also featured tracks from Green River, Soundgarden, The Melvins, and Skin Yard[3]. Based on exposure from Deep Six's release, Malfunkshun began opening live shows for Soundgarden, Skin Yard, and the U-Men.
However, the band broke up in 1988 when Andrew Wood left Malfunkshun to start Mother Love Bone, which after Andrew's passing in 1990, enlisted Eddie Vedder as the new lead singer and renamed themselves Pearl Jam.
During their time together in Malfunkshun, Kevin, Andrew, and Regan, had recorded many eight-track studio demos, but never released a proper album. In 1995, Kevin and Regan worked with Stone Gossard to release a collection of these recordings, known as Return to Olympus, on Gossard's Loosegroove record label[4].
The Fire Ants (1991-1992)
In 1991 Kevin formed The Fire Ants with his brother Brian Wood as lead singer, former Nirvana member Chad Channing on drums, and Dan McDonald on bass[5]. After signing with Seattle label Dekema Records, the band recorded demo tracks with engineer Marty Jourard, who was previously known for playing keyboards for the American new wave band The Motels[6].
After the demo sessions, the band entered Reciprocal Recording studio with producer Jack Endino, who is commonly known as the godfather of grunge for his work on seminal albums from bands like Nirvana, Mudhoney, and Soundgarden[7]. These sessions reunited Endino and Chad Channing in the studio where they had previously recorded Nirvana’s ‘Bleach’ together. Endino was assisted during the recordings by engineer Phil Ek who later went on to produce albums for Band of Horses, Fleet Foxes, and Mudhoney[8].
The resulting release ‘Stripped’ was a 6-track EP that included lead single ‘Bodies by the Side of the Road’, as well as ‘Mine, His, Alive’, ‘100 Wives’, ‘Waiting on your love’, ‘Powerhead’ and ‘The Letter Says (demo track)’.
In 2015, Dekema Records worked with Jack Endino to remaster Stripped's six original tracks and add nine unreleased tracks from the demo sessions with Jourard. The expanded album was released under the name 'Stripped (Deluxe Edition)'.
Devilhead (1992-1996)
In 1992, following the break-up of The Fire Ants, Kevin co-founded his new band Devilhead, working again with his brother Brian as lead singer. While the Wood brothers were the only permanent members of the band, contributors included Dan McDonald, formerly of The Fire Ants, and bassist John Waterman and guitarist John McBain, both from the band Hater. Devilhead released two albums, 'Your Ice Cream's Dirty' in 1994 and 'Pest Control' in 1996, on Stone Gossard’s Loosegrove record label[9].
Malfunkshun (2002)
In 2002 Kevin Wood teamed up with Mother Love Bone drummer Greg Gilmore to record the 'Her Eyes' album.
- ^ Marano, Luciano (2014-04-22). "The second era of grunge: Malfunkshun returns to the Puget Sound for hometown tour". Bainbridge Island Review. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ Kramer, Ariana. "The evolution of Kevin Wood". The Taos News. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ "Deep Sixed: The Making of the First Grunge Compilation | Northwest Passage". www.revolutioncomeandgone.com. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ Return to Olympus - Malfunkshun | Releases | AllMusic, retrieved 2020-09-12
- ^ Songfacts. "Chad Channing (Nirvana, Before Cars) : Songwriter Interviews". www.songfacts.com. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ Digital, Discover Media. "DISCOVER CLASSIC GRUNGE PIONEERS: Get the rock n' roll 3 decade lowdown on Seattle grunge legends 'The Fire Ants' as they get you rocking and 'Stripped' – Music Blogs – Discover Media Digital". Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ sonicscoop.com https://sonicscoop.com/2014/05/15/producer-profile-jack-endino-the-other-godfather-of-grunge/. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ sonicscoop.com https://sonicscoop.com/2017/07/19/producer-profile-phil-ek-producing-fleet-foxes-latest-keeping-repeat-clients/. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Kaufman, Gil. "Influential Devilhead Can't Leave Seattle". MTV News. Retrieved 2020-09-12.