Cheater Slicks
Garage punk trio from Boston, active since 1987.
Cheater Slicks, a garage punk trio, got their start in Boston in 1987. The lineup features Tom Shannon on guitar and vocals, Dave Shannon on guitar, and Dana Hatch on drums and vocals. They hit the road with Jon Spencer Blues Explosion in 1995. Mudhoney covered their track "Ghost" on the album "Tomorrow Hit Today." The band moved to Columbus, Ohio, in 1996 and remains active, with several records on In the Red Records.
Quick Facts
- Formed
- 1987
- Origin
- Boston
- Members
- Tom Shannon (guitar, vocals)
- Dave Shannon (guitar)
- Dana Hatch (drums, vocals)
- Relocated
- Columbus
- OH
- in 1996
- Label
- In the Red Records
- Notable cover
- Mudhoney covered 'Ghost' on 'Tomorrow Hit Today'
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Background
Cheater Slicks, a three-piece garage punk band, formed in Boston in 1987 with Tom Shannon on guitar and vocals, Dave Shannon on guitar, and Dana Hatch on drums and vocals. Early on, they cycled through different singers and even played as an instrumental group before Tom and Dana took over singing. A series of bassists—Dina Pearlman, Allan Paulinho, and Merle Allin—came and went before the band dropped the bass entirely, following the Cramps' example.
They relocated to Columbus, Ohio, in 1996 and remain active, marking their 20th anniversary with a show on September 1, 2007. Mudhoney covered their song "Ghost" on the album "Tomorrow Hit Today." Almost Ready Records has reissued three of their albums on vinyl: "On Your Knees" in 2016, "Destination Lonely" in 2017, and "Our Food Is Chaos: Allen Paulino Session" in 2011. They also appear on the 2012 compilation "The World's Lousy With Ideas Vol 9."
Did You Know?
- The band went bassless like the Cramps after trying several bassists, including Merle Allin (brother of G.G. Allin).
- They played their 20th anniversary show on Sept. 1, 2007.
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