Rodney & the Tube Tops
| Company type | Supergroup |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington , United States |
| Products | Music singles |
Rodney & the Tube Tops was a supergroup within the American alternative rock scene based in Seattle, Washington, comprising artists from Hole, Sonic Youth, and White Flag. The ensemble took its name from its lead vocalist, DJ Rodney Bingenheimer.
Origins and career
Established in 1996 amid a pause in Eric Erlandson's activities with Hole, Rodney & the Tube Tops recorded their only single, titled "I Hate the 90's", at a studio located in Seattle. A short excerpt from this recording session was shared by drummer Dave Markey in 2008. The single saw its release in 1997 through the independent label Sympathy for the Record Industry. The band dissolved soon thereafter.
The track "I Hate The 90's" was later featured in 2004 on the soundtrack of the documentary about Rodney Bingenheimer, Mayor of the Sunset Strip.
Members
- Rodney Bingenheimer – lead vocals
- Eric Erlandson – lead guitar
- Thurston Moore – rhythm guitar
- Pat Fear – bass guitar
- Dave Markey – drums and percussion
Discography
- "I Hate the 90's" – issued in 1997, backed with "Tube Tops Forever" and "Cellphone Madness"
- Mayor of the Sunset Strip soundtrack – released in 2004