Melvins
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Melvins are an American rock band formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. Primarily a trio, they have also performed as a quartet, with either two drummers or two bassists. Since 1984, vocalist and guitarist Buzz Osborne and drummer Dale Crover have been constant members.
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- Melvins live at Hellfest in June 2023. Left to right: Dale Crover, Buzz Osborne and Steven Shane McDonald.
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- Montesano, Washington, U.S.
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- 1983–present
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- Buzz Osborne Dale Crover Steven Shane McDonald Coady Willis
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- Mike Dillard Matt Lukin Lori Black Joe Preston Mark Deutrom Kevin Rutmanis Jared Warren Trevor Dunn Jeff Pinkus
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- Official website
- www.melvins.com
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15 sectionsContents
- History
- Early years (1983–1987)
- Boner Records era (1988–1992)
- Atlantic Records era (1993–1997)
- Switching labels and continued experimentation (1997–2004)
- Later period and collaboration albums (2004–2010)
- Melvins Lite, reunion with Mike Dillard and more albums (2011–present)
- Musical style and influences
- Legacy
- Band members
- Timeline
- Discography
- Notelist
- References
- External links
Melvins are an American rock band formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. Primarily a trio, they have also performed as a quartet, with either two drummers or two bassists. Since 1984, vocalist and guitarist Buzz Osborne and drummer Dale Crover have been constant members.
==History==