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    Fuzztones, The

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    Despite purists dismissing them as cartoonish, The Fuzztones from new York quickly attracted a rabid following after they formed in 1980.

    Rudi Protrudi took the appearance of The Music Machine, the lusty attitude of Iggy Pop and Jim Morrison, topped off with the outsider bad boy look of the bikers seen in AIP films, and oodles of 60s fuzztone guitar to create a strong brand.

    Rudi Protrudi moved to Los Angeles in 1987, after the breakup of the original lineup, to organize a new Fuzztones, consisting of Jordan Tarlow, (Lead Guitar) John ‘Speediejohn’ Carlucci, (Bass) Jason Savall, (Organ) & ‘Mad’ Mike Czekaj on drums.

    Fuzztones2

    Rudi Protrudi
    Vocals, guitars
    Elan Portnoy
    Guitars
    Deb O’Nair
    Organ
    Michael Jay
    Bass, vocals
    Michael Phillips
    Drums
    Jordan Tarlow
    Guitar
    John ‘Speediejohn’ Carlucci
    Bass
    Jason Savall
    Organ
    ‘Mad’ Mike Czekaj
    Drums

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