King Kong (band)
King Kong | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock, funk rock, garage rock, lo-fi |
| Years active | 1988–1998, 2000–present |
| Label | Drag City |
| Members | Ethan Buckler Willie MacLean Eric Baldwin |
| Past members | David Pajo Britt Walford Brian McMahan Darren Rappa Richard Schuler Amy Partin Ritchie Brett Holsclaw David Grubbs Todd Hildreth Ray Rizzo Peter Townsend Suki Anderson Andy Hurt Brian Hubbard |
King Kong is an American indie rock music project fronted by musician Ethan Buckler. Buckler left his previous band, Slint, in 1989. Previously in late 1988 he already started a new musical project. King Kong's first release, Movie Star, featured the other three members of Slint, David Pajo, Britt Walford, and Brian McMahan.[1] King Kong would go on to feature an ever-changing lineup of performers including Richard Schuler, drums on Old Man On The Bridge, 1991 9-song CD, John McEntire, David Grubbs, and Peter Townsend.[2][3]
The song "Movie Star" was used in the end credits of the 2014 Slint documentary, Breadcrumb Trail.[1]
In 2018, King Kong released three singles: "60s Apartment Building Balcony", "Pawnshopolis", and "Pigeon Man". Each one was accompanied with a music video.[4]
On March 8, 2021, Jimmy Fallon included Old Man On The Bridge in his "Do Not Play" segment on The Tonight Show.[5]
Members
Current lineup
- Ethan Buckler – vocals (1988–1998, 2000–present), bass (1988–1989, 1992–1995), guitar (1988–1998, 2000–present), keyboards (1992–1993, 2000–?), electronics (2014–2018)
- Willy MacLean – bass (1995–1998, 2000–present), backing vocals (2007)
- Eric Baldwin - drums (2013–present)
Former members
- David Pajo – drums (1988–1989, 1994–1995), guitar (1988–1989, 1994) (guest congas in 1991)
- Britt Walford – drums, backing vocals (1988–1989), keyboards (1992–1993)
- Brian McMahan – guitar, backing vocals (1988–1989)
- Darren Rappa – bass, backing vocals (1989–1992)
- Richard Schuler – drums (1989–1994), percussion, backing vocals (1992–1994)
- Amy Ritchie (formerly Amy Partin Ritchie, Amy Partin, Amy Greenwood, Amy George (maiden name)) – vocals, acking vocals (1992–1998, 2000–2024)
- Brett Holsclaw – bass (1993)
- David Grubbs – guitar (1993)
- Todd Hildreth – organ, keytar (1994–1998, ?–2025)
- Ray Rizzo – drums, backing vocals (1996–1998, 2000–?)
- Peter Townsend – drums, percussion, backing vocals (~2007–?)
- Suki Anderson – vocals (?–?)
- Andy Hurt – percussion (?–?)
- Brian Hubbard – bass (?–?)
Discography
Studio albums
- Old Man on The Bridge (1991, Homestead Records)
- Funny Farm (1993, Drag City)
- Me Hungry (1995, Drag City)
- Kingdom of Kong (1997, Drag City)
- The Big Bang (2002, Drag City)
- Buncha Beans (2007, Drag City)
Compilations
- Breeding Ground (2001, Sea Note)
Singles & EPs
- Movie Star EP (1989, Self-released)
- "Bring It On" (1990, Trash Flow Records)
- "Hot Dog Days" (1994, Drag City)
- "60s Apartment Building Balcony" (2018, Drag City)
- "Pawnshopolis" (2018, Drag City)
- "Pigeon Man" (2018, Drag City)
References
- ^ a b "The Quietus | Film | Film Reviews | Some Fucking Stars: Slint Documentary Breadcrumb Trail Reviewed". The Quietus. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "TORTOISE BIOGRAPHY". www.brainwashed.com. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ King Kong – Funny Farm, retrieved January 27, 2022
- ^ "Video Projects". VividBlack Art. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "Jimmy Fallon Did A Bit About A Song By Obscure Slint Offshoot King Kong". Stereogum. March 10, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2022.