Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Defunct | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Grand Rapids, Michigan , United States |
Key people | Maynard James Keenan, Kevin Horning, Todd Horning, Tom Geluso, Stanley D. Henderson |
| Products | Music recordings (Fingernails, Dog. House., Peace Day VHS) |
Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty (abbreviated as C.A.D.) was a rock ensemble originating from Grand Rapids, Michigan. This group is recognized as one of the initial musical ventures involving Maynard James Keenan prior to his notable achievements with Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer.
Recordings
The band independently produced a demo tape titled Fingernails in 1986, which was recorded in the living room of Keenan.[1] On this recording, Keenan performed vocals, bass, and programmed the drum machine, while Horning contributed guitar parts.[2] This demo remains their most prominent and widely recognized release.[3]
Among the tracks was "Burn About Out," an early version of Tool's well-known song "Sober." Although faster in pace and missing the distinctive chorus, it retained the same verse melody and a majority of the lyrics.[4]
In 1987, the group recorded a second extended play titled Dog. Tail, a scarce cassette that has become highly collectible.[2][3] For live performances, Keenan brought in Tom Geluso, Stan Henderson, and Todd Horning from the band Tex A.N.S. The band played at Kendall College of Art & Design,[5] and also made an appearance on Grand Rapids public access television in April 1987. During this broadcast, they performed selections from Fingernails, including "Burn About Out," accompanied by an interview featuring Keenan.[6][4][5]
Discography
- Fingernails (1986)
- Dog. House. (1987)
- Peace Day (VHS, 1987)
Members
- Tom Geluso – drums and percussion (1987)
- Stanley D. Henderson – bass guitar (1987)
- Kevin Horning – lead guitar (1986–1987)
- Todd Horning – rhythm guitar (1987)
- Maynard James Keenan – lead vocals (1986–1987), bass guitar and drum machine programming (1986)
See also
References
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