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Slammin' Watusis was an American punk rock and heavy metal group. They signed a record deal with CBS Records in 1987,[1] which resulted in two albums, a self-titled debut album in 1988 and Kings of Noise in 1989. Both albums were released by Epic Records.
Slammin' Watusis | |
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 Slammin' Watusis, 1988 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Genres | Hard rock, alternative rock, punk rock, heavy metal |
| Years active | 1985–1990 |
| Labels | Epic Records |
| Past members | Lee Popa Mark Durante Frank Raven Clay Watusi Benny Saffire |
They were influenced by Kiss, The Dickies, The Damned, Jackie McClean, Jimmy Reed, and Francis the Talking Mule.[2]
The band had five members: lead singer and guitarist Lee Popa, guitarist Mark Durante, wind instruments Frank Raven, bassist Clay Watusi, and drummer Benny Saffire.
A spinoff band, The Blue Watusis, was formed to play a more blues-oriented sound.[3]
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