The Meatmen are an American punk band headed by Tesco Vee originally from 1981 to 1997, and reformed in 2008. They are currently still touring and recording.
The Meatmen formed in Lansing, Michigan in 1981. The band, originally comprising Tesco Vee, Rich Ramsey, Gregg Ramsey and David Howse, was known for their outrageous stage antics and offensive lyrics. After releasing two EPs, Tesco relocated from Michigan to Washington D.C., releasing solo E...
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The Meatmen are an American punk band headed by Tesco Vee originally from 1981 to 1997, and reformed in 2008. They are currently still touring and recording.
The Meatmen formed in Lansing, Michigan in 1981. The band, originally comprising Tesco Vee, Rich Ramsey, Gregg Ramsey and David Howse, was known for their outrageous stage antics and offensive lyrics. After releasing two EPs, Tesco relocated from Michigan to Washington D.C., releasing solo EP Dutch Hercules before reforming The Meatmen with a rotating cast of members, including Brian Baker and Lyle Preslar of Minor Threat, amongst others. In this period, the band changed their sound dramatically to heavy metal with their first two albums, War of the Superbikes and Rock & Roll Juggernaut. In the 90s, Tesco initially released a solo album under the moniker Tesco Vee's Hate Police, entitled Gonzo-Hate-Vibe, before releasing three albums with The Meatmen in a metal-influenced punk style, Toilet Slave, Pope on a Rope, and War of the...
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