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{{Infobox OHMS musical group | {{Infobox OHMS musical group | ||
| image = Easter Monkeys.jpg | | image = Easter Monkeys.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = Easter Monkeys | ||
| name = Easter Monkeys | | name = Easter Monkeys | ||
| origin = Cleveland, Ohio, United States | | origin = Cleveland, Ohio, United States | ||
| genre = Post-punk; Punk rock; Experimental rock | | genre = Post-punk; Punk rock; Experimental rock | ||
| years_active = 1981–1984 | | years_active = 1981–1984 | ||
| label = Hit and Run Records, Smog Veil Records | |||
| members = Chris Yarmock; Jim Jones; Charlie Ditteaux; Linda Hudson | | members = Chris Yarmock; Jim Jones; Charlie Ditteaux; Linda Hudson | ||
| past_members = | | past_members = | ||
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{{OhioArtistVerified}} | {{OhioArtistVerified}} | ||
'''Easter Monkeys''' were a Cleveland, Ohio post-punk and experimental rock band active from 1981 to 1984. The group is documented through publicly accessible discographic and archival releases, including the album ''Splendor of Sorrow'', whose digital and reissue metadata identifies the band’s complete lineup as Chris Yarmock (vocals, saxophone), Jim Jones (guitar), Charlie Ditteaux (bass), and Linda Hudson (drums).<ref>{{OHMScite | '''Easter Monkeys''' were a Cleveland, Ohio post-punk and experimental rock band active from 1981 to 1984. The group is documented through publicly accessible discographic and archival releases, including the album ''Splendor of Sorrow'', whose digital and reissue metadata identifies the band’s complete lineup as Chris Yarmock (vocals, saxophone), Jim Jones (guitar), Charlie Ditteaux (bass), and Linda Hudson (drums).<ref>{{OHMScite | ||
| url = https://eastermonkeys.bandcamp.com/album/splendor-of-sorrow | | url = https://eastermonkeys.bandcamp.com/album/splendor-of-sorrow | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Verified musical groups from Ohio]] | ||
[[Category:Verified musical groups from Cleveland, Ohio]] | |||
[[Category:American post-punk groups]] | [[Category:American post-punk groups]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:CLE-Punk]] | ||
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| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Genres | Post-punk; Punk rock; Experimental rock |
| Years active | 1981–1984 |
| Labels | Hit and Run Records, Smog Veil Records |
| Members | Chris Yarmock; Jim Jones; Charlie Ditteaux; Linda Hudson |
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★ Ohio Artist Verified ★
This artist has been verified as part of the Ohio music scene by the OHMS Archive Foundation.
Easter Monkeys were a Cleveland, Ohio post-punk and experimental rock band active from 1981 to 1984. The group is documented through publicly accessible discographic and archival releases, including the album Splendor of Sorrow, whose digital and reissue metadata identifies the band’s complete lineup as Chris Yarmock (vocals, saxophone), Jim Jones (guitar), Charlie Ditteaux (bass), and Linda Hudson (drums).<ref> Splendor of Sorrow, Bandcamp. Retrieved {{{access-date}}}.
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History
Bandcamp’s official release page for Splendor of Sorrow provides the band’s active years (1981–1984) and credits its four verified members. The album includes studio recordings made in 1983 at Soundstage 25 in Cleveland, along with mixes released on Hit and Run Records in 1990 and additional material issued by Smog Veil Records in 2009. One track was recorded for Terminal Records’ Cleveland Confidential compilation.<ref> Splendor of Sorrow, Bandcamp. Retrieved {{{access-date}}}.
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The Easter Monkeys’ catalog consists of their primary studio material, supplemented by live and compilation tracks included in later reissues. The band’s publicly documented output places them within the early-1980s Cleveland underground scene.
Members / Projects
- Chris Yarmock – vocals, saxophone<ref>
Splendor of Sorrow, Bandcamp. Retrieved {{{access-date}}}.
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- Jim Jones – guitar<ref>
Splendor of Sorrow, Bandcamp. Retrieved {{{access-date}}}.
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- Charlie Ditteaux – bass<ref>
Splendor of Sorrow, Bandcamp. Retrieved {{{access-date}}}.
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- Linda Hudson – drums<ref>
Splendor of Sorrow, Bandcamp. Retrieved {{{access-date}}}.
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Discography
Albums
- Splendor of Sorrow – Hit and Run Records (1990); reissued in 2009 with additional tracks and archival material.<ref>
Splendor of Sorrow, Bandcamp. Retrieved {{{access-date}}}.
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Compilation appearances
- Includes tracks originally recorded for Terminal Records’ Cleveland Confidential compilation and later reissued by Smog Veil Records.<ref>
Splendor of Sorrow, Bandcamp. Retrieved {{{access-date}}}.
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External links
References
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