The Gories
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Detroit , United States |
Key people | Mick Collins, Dan Kroha, Peggy O'Neill |
| Products | Garage punk music |
The Gories are a garage punk trio originating from Detroit, Michigan, established in 1986. They were pioneers among 1980s garage rock groups in incorporating pronounced blues elements into their sound. The band consists of Mick Collins (also known for his work with The Dirtbombs), Dan Kroha (who later fronted the now-defunct Demolition Doll Rods) handling guitar and vocals, and Peggy O'Neill on drums.
Following their breakup in 1992 after completing a European tour, The Gories reunited for a European tour in 2009 alongside co-headliners The Oblivians, and once more in 2010 for a North American tour.
History
Detroit natives Mick Collins, Dan Kroha, and Peggy O'Neill formed The Gories, naming the band after a 1960s group featured on the TV series Gidget. Before forming the band, they were friends for over a year and initially adopted a mod fashion style. Of the three, only Collins had previous musical experience; the others learned to play their instruments on their own.
Their first album, Houserockin', was released in 1989, following their contribution of two songs to the compilation It Came From The Garage Vol. II. Their sophomore album, I Know You Fine, but How You Doin', produced by Alex Chilton, came out in 1990. Subsequently, they signed with German label Crypt Records to release Outta Here. After producing three albums, the group disbanded in 1992.
Hiatus
During the band's hiatus, Mick Collins formed several groups including Blacktop and The Dirtbombs. Dan Kroha became involved with Rocket 455 before founding Demolition Doll Rods and The Readies. Peggy O'Neill joined bands such as '68 Comeback and The Darkest Hours.
Reunion
In September 2008, Greg Cartwright of the Oblivians announced via the Goner Records message board that The Gories and The Oblivians would reunite for performances in Detroit, Memphis, and Europe during summer 2009.
The Detroit Free Press covered the reunion on April 1, 2009. Additionally, The Metro Times featured The Gories on its cover dated June 24, 2009. Their joint show with The Oblivians took place at Detroit’s Majestic Theater on June 26, 2009.
In 2013, Third Man Records released The Shaw Tapes, a live recording from a 1988 performance. Two years later, in 2015, Third Man Records issued the band’s first new material in two decades: a single featuring a cover of The Nomads’ "Be Nice" alongside an original track titled "On the Run."
Singles
- "Nitroglycerine" (New Rose, 1990)
- "Here Be The Gories" (In The Red Records, 1991)
- "Give Me Some Money" (Sub Pop, 1992)
- "Baby Say Unh!" (Estrus Records, 1992)
- "To Find Out" (Giant Claw, 1992)
- "You Little Nothing" (Get Hip Records, 1995)
- “Be Nice” b/w “On the Run” (Third Man Records, 2015)
Albums
- Houserockin' LP/CD (Fanclub Records/New Rose, 1989)
- I Know You Fine, But How You Doin' LP/CD (New Rose, 1990)
- Outta Here LP/CD (Crypt Records, 1992)
Compilations
- I Know You Be Houserockin' CD (Crypt Records, 1994) (reissue combining first two albums)
Live albums
- The Shaw Tapes: Live in Detroit 5-27-88, released in 2013 by Third Man Records on CD and vinyl
External links
- Grunnenrocks "Complete Gories Discography"
- Articles with short description
- Garage rock bands originating from Michigan
- American garage punk ensembles
- Indie rock groups based in Michigan
- Detroit musical acts
- Punk blues bands
- Musical acts founded in Michigan in 1986
- Bands formed in 1986
- Groups disbanded in 1992
- Artists associated with Sub Pop
- Acts signed to In the Red Records
- Musical groups disestablished in 1992