The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion is an American
garage rock band, which was formed in New York in 1990. Singer Jon Spencer was previously the leader of the
noise punk band
Pussy Galore before hooking up with
Judah Bauer (guitar) and
Russell Simins (drums) to form the Blues Explosion, a band that was part of the 1990s
alternative rock boom. This bass-less combo had their breakthrough in 1993 with the album "
Extra Width" on Crypt Records. In 1994 "
Orange", a more accessible album followed along with a growing base of fans. 1996 they released an album which is regar…
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