This album "THE GUN CLUB - Miami" is the second album by punk blues group The Gun Club, released in 1982. Debbie Harry appears as a backing singer on various tracks on the album under the pseudonym "D.H. Laurence Jr."
This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.
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Album Description & Collectors information: |
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Music Genre: |
Punk Blues / Garage Rock |
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Album Production Information: |
The album: "THE GUN CLUB - Miami" was produced by: Chris Stein Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Joe Arlotta This album was recorded at: Blank Tape Studios, June 1982 Album cover photography: Chris D.- |
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Record Label Information: |
Animal Records 204 977 |
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Media Format: |
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: |
1982 Made in Germany / Holland |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: THE GUN CLUB - Miami |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "THE GUN CLUB - Miami" |
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The detailed tracklist of this record "THE GUN CLUB - Miami" is:
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Record Label Details: White Colour Animal Records 204 944 ( Chrysalis Records Inc ) © ℗ 1982 Sound Copyright
The Gun Club was a highly influential American punk rock band that emerged in the early 1980s. Formed by the enigmatic guitarist and singer Jeffrey Lee Pierce, the band blended elements of blues, punk, and country to create a unique sound that would inspire generations of musicians.
Pierce was born in California in 1958 and grew up in the midst of the punk rock explosion in Los Angeles. He was an avid fan of blues music and had a deep appreciation for the raw energy and emotional intensity that characterized the genre. In the late 1970s, he formed the Red Lights, a short-lived punk rock band that failed to make much of an impact.
Undeterred, Pierce decided to pursue his vision of a blues-influenced punk rock band, and in 1980, he formed the Gun Club with guitarist Kid Congo Powers, bassist Rob Ritter, and drummer Terry Graham. The band's sound was characterized by Pierce's distinctive vocal style, which combined the urgency of punk rock with the raw emotion of the blues.
The Gun Club's debut album, "Fire of Love," was released in 1981 and was an instant classic. The album was produced by Chris D., who had previously worked with the punk band the Flesh Eaters, and featured a mix of original songs and covers of classic blues tunes. The album's opening track, "Sex Beat," was an immediate fan favorite and set the tone for the band's distinctive sound.
Over the next few years, the Gun Club released a series of critically acclaimed albums, including "Miami" (1982) and "The Las Vegas Story" (1984). The band's music continued to evolve, incorporating elements of country and rockabilly into their sound, and Pierce's songwriting became increasingly complex and poetic.
Despite their critical success, the Gun Club never achieved mainstream popularity. The band struggled with internal conflicts, including drug addiction and financial instability, and Pierce's erratic behavior and health issues also took a toll on the group. Ritter died of a drug overdose in 1990, and Pierce passed away from a brain hemorrhage in 1996, leaving behind a rich legacy of music and influence.
The Gun Club's music has been cited as a major influence by a wide range of artists, including Nick Cave, Kurt Cobain, and the White Stripes. The band's unique blend of blues, punk, and country helped to pave the way for the alt-country movement of the 1990s and has had a lasting impact on American music.