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active between 1990 and 1992. The band was formed by singer and guitarist "Dizzy" Dean Davidson after he left

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History

Blackeyed Susan was formed in 1990 by ex-

frontman Dean Davidson. Davidson brought in former

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keyboardist Rick Criniti to play guitar. Bassist Erik Levy and drummer Chris Branco rounded out the line-up. Compared to Britny Fox, Blackeyed Susan showed a more

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influenced sound than the bawdy

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of the former. The band released their first album, ''Electric Rattlebone'', on

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in 1991. The album was a commercial failure, and Mercury pulled their support for the band while they were on tour. During the supporting tour, Rick Crintini was replaced by Jimmy Marchiano. Blackeyed Susan began working on a followup to ''Electric Rattlebone'' called ''Just A Taste'' in 1992, but the album ultimately became a demo.

Members

* Dean Davidson- Vocals, guitar, harmonica * Erik Levy- Bass, backing vocals * Walter Williams- Bass, backing vocals * Rick Crintini- Guitar, vocals, folk instruments * Chris Branco- Drums, percussion * Dave Barlow- Keyboards, backing vocals, folk instruments * Jimmy Marchiano- Guitar, vocals * Jeff Cease- Guitar * Joey Marchiano- Drums

Discography

* ''Electric Rattlebone'' (1991, Mercury) * ''Just A Taste'' (1992, self-released)

References

{{Reflist Rock music groups from Pennsylvania Musical groups from Philadelphia Musical groups established in 1990 Musical groups disestablished in 1992 Mercury Records artists