Mind Funk (spelled Mindfunk on later releases) was an American
rock band, containing members of Chemical Waste and several other bands. The band was originally known as "Mind Fuck" but were forced by
Epic Records to change their name. They signed to the Sony/Epic record label and released their self-titled debut album in 1991. Guitarist
Jason Everman, known for stints on guitar and bass with
Nirvana and
Soundgarden, joined and later left in September 1994 to join the US Army
2nd Ranger Battalion and the Special Forces. Louis Svitek went on to later perform with
Ministry and has since opened his new recording studio and label, Wu-Li Records.
John Monte also later performed with Ministry.
Members
Final lineup
*
Pat Dubar - vocals (formerly of
Uniform Choice)
*
Louis Svitek - guitar (formerly of
M.O.D.,
Ministry)
*Frank Ciampi - bass
*Shawn Johnson - drums
Past
*Jason Coppola - guitar (formerly of Chemical Waste)
*
John Monte - bass (formerly of M.O.D., Chemical Waste,
Human Waste Project, Evil Mothers,
Dragpipe)
*
Reed St. Mark - drums (formerly of
Celtic Frost)
*
Jason Everman - guitar (formerly of
Nirvana,
Soundgarden)
*Spike Xavier - bass (formerly of
Mind Over Four)
Timeline
Discography
; Albums
*''
Mind Funk'' (1991) (
Epic)
*''
Dropped'' (1993) (
Megaforce Records)
*''
People Who Fell from the Sky'' (1995) (
Music For Nations)
;Singles and EPs
*''Touch You'' (EP, 1991) (Epic)
*"Big House Burning" (single, 1991) (Epic)
References
External links
Music Life Radio Interview with Jason Everman Sept 2010
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