Uncle Monk
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Bluegrass music |
Uncle Monk was a bluegrass ensemble from the United States, featuring Tommy Ramone, a founding member of the Ramones, alongside Claudia Tienan, who contributed as a guitarist, bassist, and vocalist and had previously been part of the alternative group the Simplistics.
The band issued a single album titled Uncle Monk in March 2006. From 2012 through 2014, Tommy Ramone shared intentions to produce a follow-up record that would blend indie, bluegrass, old-time, romantic, and diverse musical styles.
Tommy Ramone passed away at his residence in Queens, New York City, on July 11, 2014, at the age of 65.
External links
- Uncle Monk Official website
- Uncle Monk on Myspace