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10,000 Maniacs is an alternative rock band, formed in 1981 in Jamestown, New York, that has been active with various line-ups since that time. Their best known member is Natalie Merchant, who left the band in 1993 to pursue a solo career.

10,000 Maniacs have gone through a variety of musicians throughout the history of the band. Here is a partial list of the past, present, and touring musicians:

Jerry Augustyniak - Jerry has been the drummer of 10,000 Maniacs since 1983. He’s also played with the bands The Stains, Only humen, League of Blind Women, The Michael Lee Jackson Band, Buffalo Rising, the damn straights, etc. He has been the band’s main backing vocalist since 1994.
Rob Buck - Rob was the lead guitar player from 1981 to 1999. He co-wrote many of the band’s most popular songs. Rob died December 19, 2000 of liver failure at the age of 42.
Duane Calhoun - Duane played lead guitar for 10,000 Maniacs in 1981 while Rob Buck was officially in the band, but not performing with them.
Chet Cardinale - Chet was an early drummer for the band. He left to pursue a career in acupuncture.
Jim Colavito - Jim played saxophone with the band in 1981.
Dennis Drew - Dennis has been the keyboard player in the band since 1981. He’s also played with The Mighty Wallop!, where he co-wrote much of the band’s material, played keyboards, and had lead and harmony vocal duties.

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RedSteel92 wrote:
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Blah. Blind Man's Zoo should be in the top 4 albums.

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warwickbasser wrote:
December 2009

Sweet. I found another band that sounds like cowboy junkies and the sundays- the midnight kites. Their album comes out new year's day

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Immat wrote:
December 2009

Hey Jack Kerouac. Great song from a great group. I adore Natalie Merchant!

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Ascendence wrote:
December 2009

Acoustics from this band make me go hard.

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muziclover1 wrote:
December 2009

I love 'These Are Days'..heard it on cheaper by the dozen haha guilty pleasure :)

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clintonwebb wrote:
November 2009

i absolutely adore 10,000 maniacs!

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poor-de-chirico wrote:
November 2009

2,000 plays! Though it really should be more, forgot my password for... three years X(

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avamariajones wrote:
November 2009

loved it

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emcxmc wrote:
November 2009

Noah's Dove

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JasonDLuv wrote:
October 2009

'How You've Grown' :*(

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Bixarese wrote:
August 2009

Rainy Day

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Khadrimm wrote:
August 2009

I have a question. Which track is singing in "Sabrina The Teenage Witch" film? : D Please, answer in my sb. Sorry for my bad english. ; ]

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poor-de-chirico wrote:
July 2009

I agree with BurkeandHare. Refreshing.

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BurkeandHare wrote:
July 2009

Starman cover is amazing.

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LucyCage wrote:
May 2009

Lovely article about The Wishing Chair here: http://misterchristrout.com/posts/2009/02/great-lost-albums-4-hypothetical-series-10000-mani/

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outre21 wrote:
May 2009

Everyday Is Like Sunday cover, owo!

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jlcorrea1 wrote:
April 2009

join http://www.lastfm.es/group/...nothing

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StardustMontage wrote:
April 2009

i am in love with this band now

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metallica-dude2 wrote:
March 2009

what the f***?? why is this shi* recomended for me???

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hujagirl wrote:
March 2009

♥

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