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! colspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:#f5f5f5; font-size:115%; padding:0.4em;" | '''Monitors''' | |||
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| '''Origin''' || Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |||
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| '''Genres''' || Garage punk • Punk rock • Rock | |||
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| '''Years active''' || 1980s – 2000s | |||
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| '''Labels''' || Self-released • Local/independent | |||
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| '''Website''' || [https://www.discogs.com/artist/624446-Monitors Discogs] | |||
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The '''Monitors''' are an American garage punk band from Cleveland, Ohio. Known for a raw and energetic sound rooted in Northeast Ohio’s underground rock scene, the band has maintained a low-profile but long-running presence, issuing recordings across multiple decades. | |||
== '' | == History == | ||
The Monitors first emerged in the early 1980s Cleveland punk community, a scene known for its abrasive, DIY aesthetic and a long lineage of influential underground acts. Their earliest known release is the 1981 single ''"Trouble" / "Rip Your Dress"'', which captured their early garage-punk sound and established them as part of the post-punk/garage continuum developing in the region. | |||
After a period of lineup activity throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the Monitors resurfaced with full-length releases during the 2000s. These later works reflect a heavier, fuller production style while still retaining the grit of their early singles. | |||
The band remained active in the Cleveland area, playing locally and releasing material independently. | |||
== | == Members == | ||
* [[Chris Andrews]]– vocals, guitar | |||
* [[Ed Lash]]– guitar | |||
* [[Nelson Yandura]]– bass | |||
* [[Rick Kiehl]]– drums | |||
== Discography == | |||
== ''' | === Albums === | ||
* '''''Monitors''''' (2004) | |||
* '''''High Treble on State Road''''' (2006) | |||
=== Singles === | |||
* ''"Trouble" / "Rip Your Dress"'' (1981) | |||
== External links == | |||
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/624446-Monitors Monitors on Discogs] | |||
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| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Garage punk • Punk rock • Rock |
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The Monitors are an American garage punk band from Cleveland, Ohio. Known for a raw and energetic sound rooted in Northeast Ohio’s underground rock scene, the band has maintained a low-profile but long-running presence, issuing recordings across multiple decades.
History
The Monitors first emerged in the early 1980s Cleveland punk community, a scene known for its abrasive, DIY aesthetic and a long lineage of influential underground acts. Their earliest known release is the 1981 single "Trouble" / "Rip Your Dress", which captured their early garage-punk sound and established them as part of the post-punk/garage continuum developing in the region.
After a period of lineup activity throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the Monitors resurfaced with full-length releases during the 2000s. These later works reflect a heavier, fuller production style while still retaining the grit of their early singles.
The band remained active in the Cleveland area, playing locally and releasing material independently.
Members
- Chris Andrews– vocals, guitar
- Ed Lash– guitar
- Nelson Yandura– bass
- Rick Kiehl– drums
Discography
Albums
- Monitors (2004)
- High Treble on State Road (2006)
Singles
- "Trouble" / "Rip Your Dress" (1981)