Black Eyes & Neckties
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 in Bellingham, Washington, United States |
| Founder | Ryan Greer, Bradley Lockhart, Davey Albert, Thomas Robinson, Ryan Patterson |
| Headquarters | Bellingham , United States |
Area served | United States, United Kingdom |
| Products | Punk rock and horror punk music |
Black Eyes & Neckties is a punk rock and horror punk group originating from Bellingham, Washington, United States.
History
Commonly referred to as "BENt," Black Eyes & Neckties was established in 2002 by Ryan Greer (Cadaver), Bradley Lockhart (Horror), Davey Albert (Crypt), Thomas Robinson (Juan), and Ryan Patterson (Dead Sexy).
Their first album, Stiletto, debuted in 2004 under the label New Regard Media. The band followed up with Apparition! in October 2007, released through Clickpop Records.
In June 2009, BENt issued a split 12" vinyl with The Russians via Krazy Keith Records. Between 2004 and 2008, they received the "Best Rock Band" title in Bellingham, WA from What's Up!. By March 2009, the band had signed with the William Morris Agency and embarked on a UK tour in May of that year.
Featured in Seattle's The Stranger, BENt dissolved in the fall of 2009 following the departure of guitarist Josh Homicide. Their concluding performance took place on October 31, 2009, at The Nightlight Lounge in Bellingham.
After disbanding, members went on to participate in various projects such as Dryland (Brad Lockhart, Ryan Greer), Rookery (David Albert, Brenda Grimm, Ryan Greer), Baltic Cousins (Brad Lockhart), and Dog Shredder/Wild Throne (Josh Homicide).
The band reunited for a special show on March 3, 2018, at Wild Buffalo House of Music in Bellingham to commemorate What's Up! Magazine's 20th Anniversary alongside acts like The Trucks.
Current members
- Bradley Horror (vocals)
- Ryan Cadaver (guitar)
- Davey Crypt (drums)
- Brenda Grimm (keyboard)
- Josh Homicide (guitar)
- The Fist (bass)
Discography
- Stiletto (2004)
- Apparition! (2007)
- Black Eyes & Neckties/The Russians (Split 12") (2009)