Idiot Flesh was a talented and musically discordant band blending by a wide array of influences ranging from funk to prog rock and heavy metal as well as aspects of Eastern European Folk, Opera & Butoh dance performances. Formed in Oakland, California, USA in 1985 under the name Acid Rain with the demo album "We Were All Very Worried." They eventually changed their name to Idiot Flesh prior to the release of their first album in 1990. After Idiot Flesh disbanded in the late 90's Read Full BioIdiot Flesh was a talented and musically discordant band blending by a wide array of influences ranging from funk to prog rock and heavy metal as well as aspects of Eastern European Folk, Opera & Butoh dance performances. Formed in Oakland, California, USA in 1985 under the name Acid Rain with the demo album "We Were All Very Worried." They eventually changed their name to Idiot Flesh prior to the release of their first album in 1990. After Idiot Flesh disbanded in the late 90's, lead singer Nils Frykdahl and bassist/producer Dan Rathbun later formed Sleepytime Gorilla Museum.
Known to tour the US in a converted city bus with Rathbun as the driver/mechanic, with the windshield destination banner of HELL. Besides their wild performances which embodied a "rock against rock" ethos, they were also known to defy classification with marching band routines, performing puppet shows, and playing household items as instruments (in tune). After finding few financial rewards for their increasingly complex stage show, Idiot Flesh disbanded in 1998.
Core Members:
- Captain Dragon (Gene Jun; Guitar, Percussion, Violin, Vocals, Arranger)
- Hyena Boy (Wes Anderson; 1994-1998: Percussion, Drums, Marimba, Multi Instruments, Talking, Vocals, Bassoon, Trash Cans)
- The Improver (Dan Rathbun; Bass, Multi Instruments, Saw, "Talking", Horn, Vocals, Trombone, Cello, Megaphone; Engineer)
- Pin (Nils Frykdahl; Flute, Saxophone, Percussion, Castanets, Vocals, Guitar; Cover Design/Graphics)
- Chuck Squier (1985 through 1994: Drums, Cover art)
Discography:
- (1990) Tales of Instant Knowledge and Sure Death
- (1994) The Nothing Show
- (1995) Teen Devil/Twitch (4 Song EP)
- (1997) Fancy (Nov. 11)
Known to tour the US in a converted city bus with Rathbun as the driver/mechanic, with the windshield destination banner of HELL. Besides their wild performances which embodied a "rock against rock" ethos, they were also known to defy classification with marching band routines, performing puppet shows, and playing household items as instruments (in tune). After finding few financial rewards for their increasingly complex stage show, Idiot Flesh disbanded in 1998.
Core Members:
- Captain Dragon (Gene Jun; Guitar, Percussion, Violin, Vocals, Arranger)
- Hyena Boy (Wes Anderson; 1994-1998: Percussion, Drums, Marimba, Multi Instruments, Talking, Vocals, Bassoon, Trash Cans)
- The Improver (Dan Rathbun; Bass, Multi Instruments, Saw, "Talking", Horn, Vocals, Trombone, Cello, Megaphone; Engineer)
- Pin (Nils Frykdahl; Flute, Saxophone, Percussion, Castanets, Vocals, Guitar; Cover Design/Graphics)
- Chuck Squier (1985 through 1994: Drums, Cover art)
Discography:
- (1990) Tales of Instant Knowledge and Sure Death
- (1994) The Nothing Show
- (1995) Teen Devil/Twitch (4 Song EP)
- (1997) Fancy (Nov. 11)
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Dead Like Us
Idiot Flesh Lyrics
Ladies and germs as I've already said, you might as well stay ‘cause you're already…
Yes, your dead like us. Dead like toenails.
Leave your troubles at the door. They can't help you anymore.
You're dead like us. Dead like Hair.
Cross your eyes and wiggle your toes. Lean back and touch your fingers to your nose. Swear up and down that you never took a drink. Take ‘em to your grave and show ‘em what you think of their…
Worldly pleasures are all in your mouth, So come on baby we're all headed…
Look out, you're dead like us. Dead like candy.
Your work, your talk, your body don't do much good for you.
Send ‘em all back. The can melt ‘em down for glue.
Dead like us. Dead like gravy.
How I wish that the world had just one throat and my fingers were around it. I'm not mad, I'm not peessed, but you and me baby we belong deceased.
Cross your toes and wiggle your eyes. Lean back and put your head between your thighs. Swear up and down that you never took a dive. Take ‘em to a parking lot and show ‘em your more dead than a…
A live chicken is handy in a pinch. But give us your first born and man it's a cinch if your dead like us.
Dead like cornflakes.
Folks say Ambugotten is a-comin' But when the end-time comes I'm gonna be long gone. Dead like us. Dead like baby frogs. Dead like Freddy's backwards dog, yes we're dead like…
You guessed it, ladies and gentleman, dead like God. Thank you very much.
Contributed by Sebastian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Kynge
When I grow up I’m never gonna sleep
When I grow up I’m never gonna cry
When I grow up I’m never coming home
When I grow up I’m never gonna die
Nonya Biddnuss
I am not exaggerating when I say this is one of the best things I have heard in my life.
Edit: Three years later, opinion still stands
Nonya Biddnuss
@SNEEDman [Formerly Chuck’s] And it still holds true
SNEEDman [Formerly Chuck’s]
7 years... jesus
glyph68
@shadowbot696 Ha! Nyls fronts an entirely different movement. A well kept secret all these years. Many thanks!
SYHR SAMOHT
AGREED
The Daisy Heaves
This NEEDS to be reissued on CD and Vinyl ASAP.
3 legged shark kicks surfer in balls
@Gruz Mül Fingies crossed 🤞
Gruz Mül
thought they would do it after the sleepytime repress on vinyl.. next year 25 years old this album, maybe then they will do it
3 legged shark kicks surfer in balls
yes PLEASE!