Drunk Tank was a noise rock group formed in Chicago, Illinois and active between 1989 and 1992. Although the band was short lived, their few releases garnered them favorable reviews. The band's earliest incarnation featured drummer and percussionist Lou Ciccotelli, who would become recognized for his involvement in God, Laika and Ice.
Drunk Tank was formed in 1989 by guitarist Alex Barker, drummer Lou Ciccotelli and vocalist/bassist Julian Mills. Released in September of that year, the band's debut single Leadfoot/Sclssors was produced and recorded by Big Black front-man Steve Albini and described by Maximumrocknroll as "throbbing, loud post-hardcore" as well as "good post-earthquake music." Hayride With Mary Worth was released in December with continued involvement from Albini. The band relocated to New York City and graphic artist Steven Cerio replaced Lou Ciccotelli, who moved to London and began performing with Kevin Martin.
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Links to Peel[]
Peel first played the band's debut single, 'Hayride With Mary Worth' in April 1990 and would play further material from the group on his radio shows, including a session they recorded for his programme in 1992.
Sessions[]
DRUNK TANK John Peel 18th August 1992
1. Recorded: 1992-08-18. First Broadcast: 11 September 1992. Repeated: 14 November 1992
- Stranger Danger / Crooked Mile / Pin-Up Girl / Accidents
Other Shows Played[]
- 1990
- 23 April 1990: Hayride (7" - Hayride With Mary Worth) Radial
- 16 May 1990: Hayride (7" - Hayride With Mary Worth) Radial
- 11 June 1990: Hayride (7" - Hayride With Mary Worth) Radial
- 1992
- 15 February 1992: 'Diesel Slug (LP - Drunk Tank)' (Radial Records)
- 22 February 1992: 'Honeysuckle (LP – Drunk Tank)' (Radial)
- 23 February 1992: 'End Bits (LP-Drunk Tank)' (Radial) (JP: 'Here’s a letter from Drunk Tank. "Dear Mr Peel" – they do that a lot American bands. I rather like it...“Played you the vinyl version not the CD one because it’s just better, sorry but it is.')
- 08 March 1992: 'End Bits (LP-Drunk Tank)' (Radial)
- 12 April 1992 (BFBS): Lamb's Farm (LP - S/T) (Radial Records)
- 24 April 1992: Nap Time (LP – Drunk Tank) Radial
- 21 November 1992: 'Hog Ditch (LP-Mesomorph Enduros)' (Big Cat UK)