Crush (rock band) explained

Crush
Alias:Pleasurehead
Genre:Alternative rock
Years Active:
Label:East West, Island
Associated Acts:Killing Joke, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Tony Rey, The Orb
Past Members:Michael Bramon
John Valentine Carruthers
Paul Ferguson
John Micco
Frederick Schreck

Crush was an alternative rock[1] band with East West Records from 1991 to 1993.[2] Original members included singer-songwriter Michael Bramon, English guitarist-songwriter John Valentine Carruthers (formerly of Siouxsie and the Banshees), English drummer-songwriter Paul Ferguson (formerly of Killing Joke), and American bassist/backing vocalist/songwriter John Micco.[3]

Crush was previously known as Pleasurehead on Island Records from 1990-1991.[4] Bramon left Crush shortly before their 1993 release Crush, and was replaced by singer Frederick Schreck whose lead vocals would appear on the record. Bramon went on to work with guitarist-songwriter Tony "Bruno" Rey. Ferguson joined his former drum roadie, Alex Paterson of the Orb.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Crush Album. Allmusic. 6 October 2012.
  2. Web site: Smith. Alex. Interview with Big Paul Ferguson, September 4, 2004. Flaming Pablum. 6 October 2012.
  3. News: Herrman. Brenda. Crush Crush (EastWest). 6 October 2012. The Chicago Tribune. 8 July 1993.
  4. Web site: Atlantic records band. 7 October 2007 . 6 October 2012.