10,000 Maniacs

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10,000 Maniacs is an 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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  • WinterWanderer

    Planned Obsolescense is a great song. I just can't find solid info on whether it's meant to take as a straight statement or not. I do thoroughly concur with "Science is truth for life, watch religion fall obsolete" regardless.

    8 May 10:55pm Reply
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  • right33

    the new album, Music From The Motion Picture, is gogeous. just a highly impressive effort from 10,000 Maniacs

    3 Jan 8:08pm Reply
  • right33

    i've been listening to this band for 8 hours straight. i haven't been so blown away by anything like this since Joni Mitchell

    30 Dec 2012 Reply
  • right33

    just incredible. wow

    30 Dec 2012 Reply
  • s7nikal

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    16 Sep 2012 Reply
  • Onimash

    Best is planned obsolescence ..........

    12 Aug 2012 Reply
  • alamajor

    more than this (L)

    3 Mar 2012 Reply
  • alamajor

    great!

    2 Mar 2012 Reply
  • sarahbianeck

    <3

    4 Feb 2012 Reply
  • gdwhiz

    These are the days

    2 Jan 2012 Reply
  • StankDank

    I had a dream that someone recommended 10,000 Maniacs to me. I don't think I've ever heard a song of theirs by choice. Where should one start?

    17 Nov 2011 Reply
  • julianadfg

    Because The Night. ♥

    12 Oct 2011 Reply
  • grendelis

    So many great songs.

    25 Sep 2011 Reply
  • Stardust_lament

    Love them

    25 Jul 2011 Reply
  • darla7561

    How did they teach you to be just a happy puppet dancing on a string....

    20 Jun 2011 Reply
  • rocmaven

    10,000 Maniacs @ Live At Five Free Concert Series Albany, NY on Thursday June 16, 2011. Performing all their hits including “Because The Night”, “Like The Weather”, “What’s The Matter Here”,“Trouble Me”, “Eat For Two”, “These Are Days”, “Candy Everybody Wants”, “Everyday Is Like Sunday”, “More Than This”, etc… Albany Riverfront Park at the Corning Preserve Rainsite: Corning Preserve Boat Launch under 787 overpass starting at 5pm . Alive at Five has kept downtown Albany’s spirits high after work on Thursdays throughout the summer for 22 years. The weekend kicks off with an early start, as many of Albany’s professionals, community members and friends enjoy the diverse musical talent presented during the series. The music is not the only form of entertainment at Alive at Five as great crowd participation, dancing and people-watching all make for a unique blend of concert atmosphere and hometown block party fun. . Free Admission.

    6 Jun 2011 Reply
  • Jimmy_Maher

    Their music is beautiful and timeless. This is why we have ears (also to hold up our eye glasses)

    22 May 2011 Reply
  • CodigCesar

    More Than This

    6 May 2011 Reply
  • S4NT0S619

    I went to see them with my aunt on friday night, the are a pretty awesome band. Music was great and it was great meeting the group after their performance.

    17 Apr 2011 Reply
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