History
Drunk Tank was formed in 1989 by guitarist Alex Barker, drummer Lou Ciccotelli and vocalist/bassist Julian Mills. Released in September of that year, the band's debut single ''Leadfoot/Sclssors'' was produced and recorded by Big Black front-man Steve Albini and described by '' Maximumrocknroll'' as "throbbing, loud post-hardcore" as well as "good post-earthquake music." ''Hayride With Mary Worth'' was released in December with continued involvement from Albini. The band relocated to New York City and graphic artist Steven Cerio replaced Lou Ciccotelli, who moved to London and began performing with Kevin Martin. The band released their first full-length album in 1991, which earned them comparisons to The Jesus Lizard, Rapeman, King Snake Roost. They opened for Hole (band) at Maxwell's in Hoboken NJ in 1991 and opened for The Ex (band) at CBGB in NYC in 1992. Critical success seemed suggested major label interest was imminent and the band traveled London and headlined a sold-out show at the Borderline club. While in London, the band recorded four songs for John Peel at The Peel Sessions on BBC Radio 1 on Aug 18, 1992. The '' Missing'' EP was recorded in November 1992 but released posthumously in 1995, after Drunk Tank had disbanded. Julian Mills went on to form Dirty Old Man River in 1996 and Steven Cerio became involved in Sonisk Blodbad.Discography
;Albums *'' Drunk Tank'' (Radial, 1991) ;EPs *'' Missing'' (Radial, 1995) ;Singles *''Leadfoot/Scissors'' (Radial, 1989) *''Hayride With Mary Worth'' (Radial, 1989) ;Compilation appearances *'' Mesomorph Enduros'' ( Big Cat, 1992)References
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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Drunk Tank Musical groups established in 1989 Musical groups disestablished in 1992 American noise rock music groups American post-hardcore musical groups Alternative rock groups from Illinois