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Tad was an American grunge band from Seattle, Washington led by Tad Doyle. Among the first of the many bands which came out of Seattle in the grunge era, Tad was notable for the fact that its music had a noticeable 1970s metal influence, rather than the punk which influenced most other grunge bands. Although their commercial success was limited, their music is still highly regarded amongst grunge fans.
Led by Tad Doyle on vocals and guitar, Tad was formed in early 1988 by Doyle and bassist Kurt Danielson, who met while at a Christian Banquet. They previously played together when Danielson’s band Bundle of Hiss played with Doyle’s previous band (in which he played drums) H-Hour. Doyle had also earlier played in a Gang of Four cover band called Red Set. They recruited drummer Steve Wied (formerly of Skin Yard and Death and Taxes) and guitarist Gary Thorstensen (ex-Treeclimbers) to complete the original lineup.
Tad was among the first bands to be signed to Sub Pop Records and was possibly the first pioneer of what was to be later called grunge rock. In 1987, Doyle had released the “Daisy/Ritual Device” single on Sub Pop, produced by seminal Seattle producer Jack Endino, for which Doyle wrote and performed all music. Tad’s debut album God’s Balls appeared in early 1989 and was also produced by Endino. In March 1990 the band released the Salt Lick EP, recorded by Steve Albini. The single “Wood Goblins” was released in the same year, but was apparently banned by MTV.
Led by Tad Doyle on vocals and guitar, Tad was formed in early 1988 by Doyle and bassist Kurt Danielson, who met while at a Christian Banquet. They previously played together when Danielson’s band Bundle of Hiss played with Doyle’s previous band (in which he played drums) H-Hour. Doyle had also earlier played in a Gang of Four cover band called Red Set. They recruited drummer Steve Wied (formerly of Skin Yard and Death and Taxes) and guitarist Gary Thorstensen (ex-Treeclimbers) to complete the original lineup.
Tad was among the first bands to be signed to Sub Pop Records and was possibly the first pioneer of what was to be later called grunge rock. In 1987, Doyle had released the “Daisy/Ritual Device” single on Sub Pop, produced by seminal Seattle producer Jack Endino, for which Doyle wrote and performed all music. Tad’s debut album God’s Balls appeared in early 1989 and was also produced by Endino. In March 1990 the band released the Salt Lick EP, recorded by Steve Albini. The single “Wood Goblins” was released in the same year, but was apparently banned by MTV.
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FatAsFolk wrote:
HELP ME JACK PEPSI!!!!!
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isaaccobainer wrote:
This band makes me hungreeeeee
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crazydude1992 wrote:
Tad ain't fat, they're heavy!
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B-eatchSkin wrote:
Someone that wanna help change the awful chards in this group? http://www.lastfm.se/group/Holli+Would
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otsukaretimu wrote:
oriyehuda, he's in a project called Brotherhood of the Sonic Cloth.
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boluu wrote:
HEAVY ahahhahahahaha
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Aleck_Zi wrote:
He (and we're talking about Tad Doyle here, right?) continues to play music. After break-up of TAD he formed Hog Molly, which released one album and then silently demised. Then Tad Doyle formed Hoof, but that didn't go well and they disbanded without releasing any material. What he is doing now is called the Brothers Of The Sonic Cloth. They are playing sludge/ doom metal stuff and are close to the end of recording their debut album. You can buy their songs on band's bandcamp.
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oriyehuda wrote:
Someone knows what this guys doing right now?
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Phlunked wrote:
Sometimes they remind me of Helmet for some reason...
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TheRnRDude wrote:
We have some good stuff here people :)
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danielreisinger wrote:
wah beautifully heavy'n'hard^^
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ChikaKosmos wrote:
HEAVY SHIT
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Aleck_Zi wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/Tad/+images/70240434, http://www.last.fm/music/Tad/+images/70240622, http://www.last.fm/music/Tad/+images/70240574, http://www.last.fm/music/Tad/+images/70240600, http://www.last.fm/music/Tad/+images/70240652
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E-zilla wrote:
Wood Goblin not on the top 15? :O
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monkeyhappy wrote:
Luminol
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Aleck_Zi wrote:
People have been spreading the gossip of TAD's re-releases for some years now. Posting about it on the forums, blogs, social networks, etc. Even Tad Doyle himself have been talking about it: " I have heard that Sub Pop Records was planning to reissue the TAD back catalog but so far no cigar (info via Tad Doyle's fan club). But all of these are just words. There hasn't been any form of official confirmation of TAD back catalog reissues, even intention to re-release wasn't confirmed by Sub Pop as far as I know.
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S1apSh0es wrote:
Sub Pop just needs to re-release all of their old grunge shit. Singles and all.
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substate wrote:
Sub Pop needs to re-release God's Balls already.
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dogginout wrote:
well... some songs
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dogginout wrote:
but yeh, good band
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