Willard (band)

Willard
Origin Seattle, Washington
Genres Grunge, heavy metal
Years active 1989 (1989)–1992 (1992)
Labels Green Gel, Road Runner
Associated acts Tad
Past members
Johnny Clint
Mark Spiders
Otis P. Otis
Steve Wied
Darren Peters
Tyson Garcia

Willard was a rock music group from Seattle, Washington, formed around 1989. Though they sought to "challenge [the] grunge-rock image"[1] of Seattle, they are acknowledged as a part of the grunge music scene of the late 80's and early 90's.

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History

Jeff Gilbert and Tad Doyle were instrumental in their first record deal which resulted in their one and only Jack Endino produced album, Steel Mill in 1992. They had previously released a self titled 4 song EP.[2] After performing an outdoor show for the "Pain In The Grass" Festival at the Seattle Center, Willard was banned from further performances by the Seattle Police Department and the City of Seattle. Willard T shirts soon proudly said "Banned by the SPD"! To Willard it was the equivalent of a gold album!.[1] Their music sounded similar to another Seattle band, entitled the Melvins. Steve Wied was the original TAD drummer before joining Willard.

They disbanded after recording a second record, Bone Grinder, which was never released. Only the demo version of one song, "Larie" was released on a "Seattle Music Scene CD".

Band members

Discography

References

  1. ^ a b Macdonald, Patrick (1992-07-31). "Willard Is Saying `Rats!' To Seattle's Grunge Profusion". The Seattle Times. http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19920731&slug=1505014. Retrieved 5 April 2011. 
  2. ^ Brenda Herrmann, "Willard: Steel Mill", Chicago Tribune, December 17, 1992, Sec. Tempo, Pg. 7.