Electric Love Hogs
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1991 in San Diego, California, United States |
| Defunct | 1993 |
| Headquarters | San Diego , United States |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
Electric Love Hogs was an American funk rock group originating from San Diego, California, established in 1991. The ensemble consisted of John Feldmann (vocals, guitar), Dave Kushner (guitar), Donny Campion (guitar), Kelly LeMieux (bass), and Bobby Hewitt (drums). They produced a single self-titled album in 1992 and embarked on tours across the United States and the United Kingdom before dissolving in 1993.
Origins and Electric Love Hogs era (1991–1993)
In 1991, John Feldmann, Kelly LeMieux, and Bobby Hewitt came together in San Diego to form Electric Love Hogs initially as a cover band. Their band name was a tongue-in-cheek reference to the late 1980s Los Angeles glam metal scene. Shortly thereafter, guitarists Dave Kushner, previously with Wasted Youth, and Donny Campion joined the lineup. The group recorded their debut album at Devonshire Sound Studios under the guidance of producer Mark Dodson, with two tracks co-produced by Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe. Guest musicians on the album included Stephen Perkins from Jane's Addiction, John Norwood Fisher of Fishbone, and Bronx Style Bob. During the same period in 1991, Kushner lent his guitar skills to Infectious Grooves' first album The Plague That Makes Your Booty Move...It's the Infectious Grooves, also produced by Dodson, and briefly toured with them.
The band's self-titled album was released in 1992 via London Records. Following this, Electric Love Hogs toured across America supporting acts like Stone Temple Pilots and L.A. Guns, and later performed in the UK alongside Ugly Kid Joe. By 1993, the band had ceased activities.
Activities following disbandment (1993–present)
In 1994, Feldmann went on to establish Goldfinger with bassist Simon Williams. Goldfinger produced seven studio albums including Goldfinger (1996), Hang-Ups (1997), Stomping Ground (2000), and The Knife (2017), along with various EPs and singles through multiple lineup changes. Feldmann also gained recognition as a producer for artists such as blink-182, Mest, The Used, Hilary Duff, and Story of the Year.
LeMieux initially joined Shrine before becoming part of MD.45, a side project featuring Megadeth's Dave Mustaine, singer Lee Ving from Fear, and former drummer of Suicidal Tendencies, Jimmy DeGrasso. This group released one album titled The Craving in 1996 before disbanding. In 1998, LeMieux replaced Williams as bassist for Goldfinger.
Bobby Hewitt co-founded the band Orgy in 1997 alongside Jay Gordon, Ryan Shuck, Amir Derakh, and Paige Haley. Orgy achieved mainstream popularity with albums such as Candyass (1998) and Vapor Transmission (2000). Hewitt later toured with Snake River Conspiracy but remained involved with Orgy’s third release, Punk Statik Paranoia (2004).
Donny Campion became a member of Handsome in 1997, stepping in for guitarist Tom Capone. Handsome toured extensively throughout the US with bands like Silverchair, Local H, and Less Than Jake, and supported acts including the Wu-Tang Clan and Voodoo Glow Skulls during European tours before disbanding in 1998.
Dave Kushner collaborated with Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious Grooves vocalist Mike Muir, contributing to the album Lost My Brain! (Once Again). He briefly joined the band Danzig, performing only one show prior to moving on to hard rock outfit Zilch. Following hide’s passing, Zilch released Skyjin in 2001. Kushner then served as musical director for Dave Navarro’s solo project before joining Duff McKagan’s band, Loaded. In 2003, he co-founded the hard rock supergroup Velvet Revolver alongside McKagan, former Guns N' Roses members Slash and Matt Sorum, plus then-former Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland. Velvet Revolver issued two albums: Contraband and Libertad, before entering hiatus in 2008 following Weiland’s exit. Concurrently, Kushner composed scores for film and television, notably creating the theme "This Life" for FX's series Sons of Anarchy, which earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music in 2009 as well as an ASCAP Award in 2010.
Band members
- Donny Campion – guitarist
- John Feldmann – lead vocals
- Bobby Hewitt – drums and percussion
- Dave Kushner – guitarist
- Kelly LeMieux – bassist
Discography
- Electric Love Hogs (1992)