05/08/2014

The Grave Diggers ‎– Monsters At Play Ep (1985)




                                       
The Grave Diggers were an American rockabilly, surf, punk band. They are notable due to their eclectic musical style, their early foreshadowing of subsequent music revival movements, and the musical careers of their members.The band was established in Southern California in early 1983 by friends and classmates Jason Goodman (vocals/guitar), Wally Hersom (upright bass), Michael "Mick" McCarthy (guitar) and Quinn Millard (drums).In 1985, they released the self-recorded four-song EP "Monsters At Play" on Bobbette Records.The band played shows around Southern California, opening for and playing with various rockabilly, surf, roots and garage artists including Tav Falco, The Untold Fables, Saddle Sores, Rockin' Rebels, James Intveld, The Red Devils, The Blazers, Eddie Nichols, Russell Scott, The Beguiled, Melvis & the Megatones and Bobbi Brat.In 1989, they released the full-length LP "Move It" on Crypt Records.

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