My Head

My Head
My Head in 1996, L-R: Adam Siegel, Greg Saenz and Dave Silva
Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Grunge Alternative Rock
Years active	1993–1997
Labels	Capitol (1996)
Associated acts	Excel, Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Cyco Miko
Past members	Adam Siegel Greg Saenz Dave Silva

My Head was a grunge/alternative rock power trio from Los Angeles, California, United States formed in 1993 by singer-songwriter and guitarist Adam Siegel and drummer Greg Saenz. Due to its member's past on Excel, My Head's sound was influenced by early 1980s Crossover Thrash music, but also by the growing grunge movement impulsed by bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. Even after its dissolution My Head recorded three tracks for two different Mike Muir's releases: Pneumonia (EP later included on the album Mas Borracho by Infectious Grooves) and Friends & Family, Vol. 2 by Suicidal Tendencies.

History

My Head was founded in early 1993^[1] after Adam Siegel and Greg Saenz left Excel indefinitely and Dave Silva joined as bassist, but Adam's appearances on Infectious Grooves's albums repeatedly interrupted the progress of the project. It was not until 1994 that they could get a recording contract, however the label (Imago Records) went out of business eight months later. In 1995 the band had its second chance and signed a new contract with Capitol Records.^[1] Then they began playing at several clubs around Hollywood like Dragonfly, Martini Lounge, Spaceland, Bar DeLuxe, Opium Den and coffee houses.^[2] The April 16, 1996 My Head brought to market its first and only studio album Endless Bummer, the record consisted in twelve tracks and was released on CD format and cassette tape.^[3] Saenz described the album as "a hard-hitting soul - rock, a 90's version of Grand Funk".^[1] Even though the album didn't make it to the charts, it had some commercial success in California and environs. Soon after My Head filmed a music video^[4] of the single Humbucker (previously released the April 1) at EMI studios, it debuted on VH1. After some management changes, the firm started pushing the band to add new members, modify its image and even its name; to worsen the situation EMI began supporting Nu Metal bands more than anything else; in an interview Saenz said: "they were getting huge egos and bank accounts managing Korn, and hyping their new band, Limp Bizkit [...] then told us to add a D.J., another guitarist, and change our name to The Peking Logs".^[1] Due to these conflicts My Head broke the contract with Capitol and disbanded the January 1, 1998.

Members

• Adam Siegel - guitar, lead vocals (1993–1998)
• Dave Silva - bass (1994–1998)
• Greg Saenz - drums (1993–1998)

Discography

Endless Bummer

Endless Bummer is the first and only My Head's studio album. The record was released the April 16, 1996. Its recording and distribution was handled by Capitol Records. This album is notable for its heavy guitar riffs influenced by psychedelic and funk rock that allude to bands like Alice in Chains and Cream. According to Siegel, his guitar work on this album is comparable to some musicians' style as Eric Clapton, Robin Trower and Tom Morello.^[5]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	link

Endless Bummer
Studio album by My Head
Released	April 16, 1996
Length	40:66
Label	Capitol
Producer	Rob Schnapf

Track listing

Single

The only single taken from the album was the track Humbucker. It was released the April 1, 1996. Later that month My Head filmed the music video for this song at EMI studios; it later debuted on VH1.

Personnel

Other appearances

References

External links

• My Head Official MySpace