![]() ![]() ![]() Robert Hecker took leave as lead guitarist and the McDonald brothers were joined by Eddie Kurdziel (guitar), Brian Reitzell (drums), and Gere Fennelly (keyboards). Redd Kross had their first single chart “Annie’s Gone”(#16 Billboard modern rock), and began to tour with notable artists such as Sonic Youth, The Go-Go’s, The Posies, Jellyfish, The Lemonheads, and the HooDoo Gurus. Taking their obsession with late 60′s bubblegum am radio to a new level, the song writing matured with more complex arrangements, harmonies and lush production. In 1990 the band released their major label debut, “Third Eye”. “(Redd Kross) are definitely one of the most important bands in America.” Jonathan Poneman, cofounder of Sub Pop. “Neurotica was a life changer for me and for a lot of people in the Seattle music community.” “Teen Babes from Monsanto”, “Born Innocent” and “Neurotica” became precursors to the Seattle bands of the 90′s, as well as becoming an inspiration to many indie and alternative rock bands world wide. The result was a band that was ahead of their time – daringly original, artistic and uncontrived. They understand and embrace the esoteric commonalities between the Partridge Family and the Manson Family the Beatles and Black Sabbath The Osmonds and the New York Dolls. Redd Kross boldly broke new ground by intuitively and inventively mixing their eclectic inspirations in song and performance. Their following releases maintained roots still firmly planted in punk, but the band started to experiment with different musical elements and band members. Their debut recordings caught the attention of Rodney Bingenheimer, who quickly became a fan as he spun their Ramones inspired songs like “Annette’s Got The Hits” and “I Hate My School” on the world famous KROQ. ![]() Founded 34 years ago in Los Angeles during the first wave of LA punk rock by brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald (then respectively 15 and 11 years old), Redd Kross cut their teeth opening for Black Flag at a middle school graduation party. ![]()
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