The Nymphs

The Nymphs

The Nymphs, 1989
Background information
Origin United States
Genres Alternative rock, glam punk
Years active 1985–1992
Labels Geffen Records
Associated acts Leaving Trains, Iggy Pop, The Trolls, Jeff Buckley
Members
Inger Lorre
Jet (Geoff Siegel)
Cliff D
Sam Merrick
Alex Kirst (deceased - hit and run, Cathedral City, Calif., 13 January, 2011 - 47 years old)

The Nymphs were an alternative rock band of the late 1980s and early 1990s with lead singer Inger Lorre. The band was signed to Geffen Records, and released their only album in 1991. The Nymphs were known for their wild stage shows and their rebellious attitude towards record companies. The band formed in 1985 and broke up in 1992.

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Members

Band history

Lorre and guitarist Jet Freedom (real name: Geoff Siegel) formed the band in New Jersey in the mid 1980s. The band moved to Los Angeles to pursue their musical careers, and after two members returned to New Jersey, Lorre and Jet recruited guitarist Sam Merrick, drummer Alex Kirst and bass player Cliff D. (Cliff Jones).[1]

The band was hoping to sign with an alternative label such as Alternative Tentacles, but their reputation led to interest from the major labels. However, the band's wild behavior led to some companies losing interest.[2]

The Nymphs made an appearance in the 1990 film Bad Influence as a band playing in a club.[3]

Iggy Pop sang vocals on the track "Supersonic" from the debut album.[4]

Inger Lorre was fired from the band in 1992 after she refused to go onstage during a concert that year in Miami opening for Peter Murphy.[5] The band broke up shortly after.

After the Nymphs, Inger Lorre went on to record with Jeff Buckley and release solo albums. Alex Kirst went on to play drums for Iggy Pop.[4] Geoff Siegel went on to do A&R for Columbia and Giant records. Sam Merrick briefly returned to his original band, Leaving Trains.

Alex Kirst died on January 13, 2011 as the result of a hit and run accident. His body was found just before midnight near Date Palm and Gerald Ford Drive in Cathedral City, California. He was 47.[6][7] Kirst is the brother of guitarist Whitey Kirst, who has also played with Iggy Pop.[8]

Discography

References

  1. ^ "The Nymphs bio". Teenage Wasteland. http://www.teenagewastelandonline.com/the-nymphs/. Retrieved January 21, 2011. 
  2. ^ "The Nymphs bio". Art in Base. http://www.artinbase.com/artist/21626/Nymphs/. Retrieved January 21, 2011. 
  3. ^ "bad Influence". IMDB. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099091/. Retrieved January 21, 2011. 
  4. ^ a b Stratosphere, Jen (May 31, 2007). "Interview with Inger Lorre of The Nymphs". DOA. http://www.adequacy.net/2007/05/interview-with-inger-lorre-of-the-nymphs/. Retrieved January 21, 2011. 
  5. ^ Hochman, Steve (July 4, 1992). "Nymphs Release Inger Lorre after Concert Incident". L.A.Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1992-07-04/entertainment/ca-1223_1_inger-lorre. Retrieved January 21, 2011. 
  6. ^ McGinty, Kate (15 January 2011). "Alex Kirst, former drummer for Iggy Pop and The Nymphs, killed in hit-and-run". The Desert Sun. http://www.mydesert.com/article/20110115/NEWS0804/101150322/Fomer+Iggy+Pop+drummer+killed+in+valley. Retrieved 17 January 2011. 
  7. ^ "Former Iggy Pop drummer dies in hit and run". The Guardian UK. 15 January 2011. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/jan/20/former-iggy-pop-drummer-dies. Retrieved 17 January 2011. 
  8. ^ Wilton, Lisa (1 July 2011). "Iggy guitarist no stooge". The Calgary Sun. http://www.calgarysun.com/entertainment/columnists/lisa_wilton/2010/07/01/14582616.html. Retrieved 21 January 2011. 

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