Ass Ponys
Cincinnati indie rock band with a country-tinged sound.
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Ass Ponys were an indie rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio, active from 1988 to 2005. Their sound blended rock and country into an off-kilter Americana style. They toured nationally with Pavement, Throwing Muses, and Possum Dixon, and were covered by Rolling Stone, CMJ, and The Cincinnati Post.
The band released six studio albums between 1990 and 2001, with their final original material appearing on Lohio in 2001. After a hiatus in 2005, core members focused on new projects—vocalist Chuck Cleaver with Wussy, Bill Alletzhauser with The Hiders, and Randy Cheek with The Libertines US, The Fairmount Girls, and The Ready Stance. In July 2015, the band announced two reunion shows at the Woodward Theater in Cincinnati on November 6 and 7, 2015, with openers Swim Team and Vacation.
Background
Formed in 1988 from members of Ohio band the Libertines and Midwestern band Gomez, the Ass Ponys built a reputation for off-kilter Americana that landed them national tours with Pavement, Throwing Muses, and Possum Dixon. Their 1994 single "Little Bastard," from Electric Rock Music, hit #26 on the US Billboard Modern Rock chart. The band released six studio albums across labels Okra, Safe House, A&M, and Checkered Past, with their last original album Lohio coming out in 2001.
After going on hiatus in 2005—the same year they released the compilation The Okra Years—members scattered to other projects. Chuck Cleaver and Randy Cheek performed together at TedxCincinnati in November 2013. Then, in July 2015, the band surprised fans by announcing two reunion shows at the Woodward Theater in Cincinnati on Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, 2015, with Swim Team and Vacation opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ass Ponys from?
Ass Ponys originated in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
What genre of music does Ass Ponys play?
Ass Ponys's music is classified as Alternative country and country rock.
Which record labels has Ass Ponys released music on?
Ass Ponys has released music on A&M, Checkered Past Records, Okra, Safe House and Shake It.
Who are the current members of Ass Ponys?
The current members of Ass Ponys are listed as Chuck Cleaver, Randy Cheek and Dave Morrison.
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- Wikipedia: Ass Ponys (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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