Fred Cole has engineered most of the band's recordings and mastered them on a mono lathe that was used for The Kingsmen's version of "Louie Louie."
Their early records, such as In the Graveyard, were released on the Tombstone Records label, named for the musical equipment store Fred and Toody operated at the time. Soon they caught the attention of the German label Music Maniac, and toured Europe successfully. Not until the mid-nineties did they tour the United States. Much of their following is in Europe.
A U.S. filmmaking team (Kate Fix and Jason Summers) produced a 2004 documentary, Unknown Passage: The Dead Moon Story, which played in independent theaters around the U.S., New Zealand, and Melbourne International Film Fest, and might be offered with the upcoming Dead Moon box set on Sub Pop Records. Dead Moon has recorded for labels such as Empty Records, but most releases are on Music Maniac abroad and Tombstone in the U.S. The Tombstone label has also provided cheap mastering and duplication for other bands, serving more as a cooperative than a promotional vehicle.
Fred and Toody are in their sixties. They currently own the Tombstone General Store in Clackamas, Oregon, and are building a shopping center nearby.
Pearl Jam often covers the song It's OK.
In December 2006 they retired:
2006-12-13 - AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM DEAD MOON
After 20 yrs, Dead Moon is retiring. It has been a journey we will always treasure and feel that a worldwide family has emerged in its place. Dead Moon became much bigger than the band itself, it became a DIY underground hopeful for a lot of people. The candle is still burning!
--Fred Cole
(from http://www.subpop.com)
2007-05-18 PIERCED ARROWS
For the first time in a long time, Fred and Toody Cole were nervous. Six months after the breakup of their legendary garage-rock outfit, Dead Moon, the Coles were about to debut a new group—something they haven’t had to do for 20 years. And their new trio, Pierced Arrows, had only six practices under its belt at showtime.
http://localcut.wweek.com/2007/05/23/pierced-arrows-at-ash-street-saloon-may-18-2007/
Down the Road
Dead Moon Lyrics
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Looks like my life's coming 'round again
I wouldn't stop it now even if I thought I could
I was one of the remnants from a burned out scene
Trying to recover from the years between
What they didn't want then is what they think they want now
Down the road, down the road
I'd been pickin' up the pieces from another hard fall
Waitin' by the phone for an overseas call
They wanted my past and they wanted it now
I could sense it in the air, feel it in my veins
Something was coming to take me away
I'd been lost for so long, maybe it's the price we all pay
Down the road, down the road
I can still remember being here a long time ago
I looked in the mirror trying to see
What it was they had killed in me
And why can't I no longer believe
I wandered around and I swore by God
I would never give in no matter how hard they fought
I've waited too long to have it any other way
Down the road, down the road
I can still remember being here a long time ago
The lyrics of Dead Moon's "Down the Road" tell the story of a person who has been through some tough times but is now starting to see a glimmer of hope. They are trying to navigate through a storm, which can be taken as a metaphor for the difficult times in their life. Despite the storm and the obstacles in their way, they have a sense of determination and refuse to give up. They reflect on their past, where they were part of a "burned out scene" and are now trying to recover from the years that have passed by.
The person is also faced with a dilemma- their past is wanted by someone, and they are unsure if they want to give it up. This dilemma brings back feelings of being lost for so long and questioning what has been "killed" in them. However, they are determined to not give up and have waited too long to have it any other way.
Overall, the lyrics of "Down the Road" are about the struggles of life but also the hope and determination to move forward despite the obstacles. The lyrics can resonate with anyone who has been through tough times and is trying to find their way back up.
Line by Line Meaning
Stranded in the storm trying to see through the rain
Feeling lost and overwhelmed, trying to make sense of difficult circumstances
Looks like my life's coming 'round again
Feels as though things are improving and life is getting better
I wouldn't stop it now even if I thought I could
Determined to keep moving forward, regardless of potential obstacles or setbacks
I was one of the remnants from a burned out scene
Part of a group that was once vibrant and active, but has since lost its energy and passion
Trying to recover from the years between
Working to regain lost time and lost opportunities
What they didn't want then is what they think they want now
Others didn't appreciate or value something in the past, but now they see its worth and want it back
Down the road, down the road
Thinking about the journey ahead, and the distance still to be traveled
I can still remember being here a long time ago
Reflecting on a past experience or feeling a sense of nostalgia
I'd been pickin' up the pieces from another hard fall
Recovering from a difficult situation, and struggling to regain footing
Waitin' by the phone for an overseas call
Anticipating important news or an important opportunity from far away
They wanted my past and they wanted it now
Others were interested in learning about or experiencing something from the past, and were eager to do so immediately
I could sense it in the air, feel it in my veins
Feeling a strong intuition or instinctual pull towards a particular direction or decision
Something was coming to take me away
Feeling as though important changes or events were on the horizon, and could potentially alter life's path
I'd been lost for so long, maybe it's the price we all pay
Feeling disconnected or aimless for an extended period of time, and wondering if this is a common experience for others as well
I looked in the mirror trying to see
Engaging in self-reflection in an effort to understand personal feelings or motivations
What it was they had killed in me
Ruminating on past experiences or relationships that may have caused emotional harm or damage to personal identity and self-worth
And why can't I no longer believe
Questioning a loss of faith or confidence in oneself or others
I wandered around and I swore by God
Feeling frustrated or uncertain, and seeking guidance or answers from a higher power
I would never give in no matter how hard they fought
Resolute in one's convictions, and committed to standing up for what one believes in
I've waited too long to have it any other way
Feeling as though personal experiences or past events have shaped current values and beliefs, and unwilling to compromise these for anyone else's sake
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EARL SCRUGGS, LESTER FLATT
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Teddy Rannila
Stranded in the storm trying to see through the rain
Looks like my life's coming 'round again
I wouldn't stop it now even if I thought I could
I was one of the remnants from a burned out scene
Trying to recover from the years between
What they didn't want then is what they think they want now
Down the road, down the road
I can still remember being here a long time ago
I'd been pickin' up the pieces from another hard fall
Waitin' by the phone for an overseas call
They wanted my past and they wanted it now
I could sense it in the air, feel it in my veins
Something was coming to take me away
I'd been lost for so long, maybe it's the price we all pay
Down the road, down the road
I can still remember being here a long time ago
I looked in the mirror trying to see
What it was they had killed in me
And why can't I no longer believe
I wandered around and I swore by god
I would never give in no matter how hard they fought
I've waited too long to have it any other way
Down the road, down the road
I can still remember being here a long time ago
Teddy Rannila
Stranded in the storm trying to see through the rain
Looks like my life's coming 'round again
I wouldn't stop it now even if I thought I could
I was one of the remnants from a burned out scene
Trying to recover from the years between
What they didn't want then is what they think they want now
Down the road, down the road
I can still remember being here a long time ago
I'd been pickin' up the pieces from another hard fall
Waitin' by the phone for an overseas call
They wanted my past and they wanted it now
I could sense it in the air, feel it in my veins
Something was coming to take me away
I'd been lost for so long, maybe it's the price we all pay
Down the road, down the road
I can still remember being here a long time ago
I looked in the mirror trying to see
What it was they had killed in me
And why can't I no longer believe
I wandered around and I swore by god
I would never give in no matter how hard they fought
I've waited too long to have it any other way
Down the road, down the road
I can still remember being here a long time ago
ruari Davies
We've all got ears
Capt. Rich
Thank you, thank you!
✌️ 🤙
Adam Watson
Absolutely world Class.
Justin Hawthorne
I think this is the best song ever, it breaks my heart as much as reality pissed me off
Fossticles 16
Skating back in the day to this song was the mood
TZADDIKIM 1 a.k.a OMEGA RINSE
Treasure. Bought at play it again in 91. Shit makes me cry like a little baby.
Jair Villalba
Severo tema
Methicious
Dead Moon ftw!
Urbano Rocha
🤘😎