Gary Young
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Gary Young was the first drummer of the 1990s alternative rock band Pavement
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. His father worked in the plastics business.
(vocal, guitar) and childhood friend Scott Kannberg
(guitar, vocals) formed Pavement in Stockton, CA in 1989. Their first EP was recorded at a local studio Louder Than You Think-which was owned by Gary Young, then a thirty-something drummer who appeared on the EP. Young was also on the recording of Demolition Plot J-7 in 1990.
After the release of their first album, Slanted & Enchanted, Pavement toured nationally in support of it.
Young gained the band notoriety with his on- and offstage antics. He was noted for greeting the audience at the door, giving out cabbage, mashed potatoes or cinnamon toast to fans, and doing headstands.
His last release as a member of the group was the EP Watery, Domestic
. He later appeared on the two Spiral Stairs tracks on the Major Leagues
EP.
.[] Young currently markets recording studio products, in particular, the Universal Microphone Shock Mount.
Pavement (band)
Pavement is an American alternative rock band that formed in Stockton, California in 1989. In their career, they achieved a significant cult following, and they were called the best band of the 1990s by prominent music critics Robert Christgau and Stephen Thomas Erlewine...
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Early life
Gary Young was born in Mamaroneck, New YorkMamaroneck (village), New York
Mamaroneck is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 18,929 at the 2010 census. It is located partially within the town of Mamaroneck and partially within the town of Rye. The portion in Rye is unofficially called "Rye Neck"...
. His father worked in the plastics business.
Work with Pavement
Stephen MalkmusStephen Malkmus
Stephen Joseph Malkmus is an indie rock musician and icon, and a member of the band Pavement. He currently performs with Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks.-Early years:...
(vocal, guitar) and childhood friend Scott Kannberg
Scott Kannberg
Scott "Spiral Stairs" Kannberg is a musician best known for being a founding member of the indie-rock band Pavement.-Career:...
(guitar, vocals) formed Pavement in Stockton, CA in 1989. Their first EP was recorded at a local studio Louder Than You Think-which was owned by Gary Young, then a thirty-something drummer who appeared on the EP. Young was also on the recording of Demolition Plot J-7 in 1990.
After the release of their first album, Slanted & Enchanted, Pavement toured nationally in support of it.
Young gained the band notoriety with his on- and offstage antics. He was noted for greeting the audience at the door, giving out cabbage, mashed potatoes or cinnamon toast to fans, and doing headstands.
His last release as a member of the group was the EP Watery, Domestic
Watery, Domestic
Watery, Domestic is an EP by Pavement.The record marked the recording debuts of both Bob Nastanovich and Mark Ibold on percussion and bass respectively - although both had been touring members for some time, the debut album, Slanted and Enchanted and the preceding EPs had been recorded by a trio of...
. He later appeared on the two Spiral Stairs tracks on the Major Leagues
Major Leagues (EP)
Major Leagues EP is Pavement's final EP, although two more singles were released afterwards. It features seven tracks in total:* A radio edit of the Terror Twilight version of "Major Leagues."...
EP.
Solo work
He later released three albums under the name Gary Young's HospitalGary Young's Hospital
Hospital was Gary Young's first solo effort after being asked to leave the band Pavement. Allmusic described it as "a roller coaster of chaotic and disjointed songs." It was recorded in Stockton, California at Young's own studio....
.[] Young currently markets recording studio products, in particular, the Universal Microphone Shock Mount.