Lucy's Fur Coat
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Lucy's Fur Coat was a rock band that formed in 1992 in San Diego, California
, with rhythm guitarist and chief songwriter Mike Santos on lead vocals. Deciding they needed a more prominent front man, they added lead vocalist Charlie Ware within their first year. Other original band members included Tony Sanfilippo, guitar; Rob Brown, bass; and Scott "Scoots" Bauer, drums.
With the band’s powerful rock sound and Ware’s spastic dancing, the band became a huge local draw. The band signed to Relativity Records
and released "Jaundice" in 1994. The band toured extensively throughout the United States and Canada in support of the record. The song "Treasure Hands" received extensive airplay, especially in Southern California.
Internal struggles within the band led to drummer Bauer leaving, replaced by Scott Clark. But the band members felt their record company never fully supported them, and friction between the band and its management with Relativity led to the band breaking up briefly, in order to get out of their contract. In 1998, the band reunited and recorded a new CD “How to Survive an Air Crash” on SRH Records. Santos left the band and Lucy's Fur Coat continued as a four-piece and soldiered on, mostly playing at local clubs. Though the band generated some major label interest, they failed to get signed and again the group broke up. Lucy's Fur Coat has reunited several times over the years for one-off shows, some of which have included Santos.
Ware and Sanfilippo formed the band Pumphouse with Petey X of Rocket from the Crypt
. Santos and Brown joined Marc Balanky (Funeral March, The Palominos
), Tom Perry (Deadbolt
) and Joe Camacho (Malachi Crunch) to form the country band The Scramblers. Santos later formed the group The Coolest Band in America in 2004, which released CDs "Air Conditioned" and "Memo." Currently, Ware, Santos, Petey X, Morgan Smith (the Front) and Mark Magard (Louis XIV and Convoy) formed the band Midnight Rivals and are gigging in the San Diego area. Santos also fronts "Bayside Bridge Club" a retro first-wave group with Charlie Brownell, Jeff Trag, D Segel, and Danno.
Singles
Compilation Album Appearances
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
, with rhythm guitarist and chief songwriter Mike Santos on lead vocals. Deciding they needed a more prominent front man, they added lead vocalist Charlie Ware within their first year. Other original band members included Tony Sanfilippo, guitar; Rob Brown, bass; and Scott "Scoots" Bauer, drums.
With the band’s powerful rock sound and Ware’s spastic dancing, the band became a huge local draw. The band signed to Relativity Records
Relativity Records
Relativity Records, often branded just Relativity, is an American record label founded by Barry Kobrin at the site of his company, Important Record Distribution in metro New York. Early on, as an indie label, Relativity released music in a variety of styles, including dance, jazz, punk, and...
and released "Jaundice" in 1994. The band toured extensively throughout the United States and Canada in support of the record. The song "Treasure Hands" received extensive airplay, especially in Southern California.
Internal struggles within the band led to drummer Bauer leaving, replaced by Scott Clark. But the band members felt their record company never fully supported them, and friction between the band and its management with Relativity led to the band breaking up briefly, in order to get out of their contract. In 1998, the band reunited and recorded a new CD “How to Survive an Air Crash” on SRH Records. Santos left the band and Lucy's Fur Coat continued as a four-piece and soldiered on, mostly playing at local clubs. Though the band generated some major label interest, they failed to get signed and again the group broke up. Lucy's Fur Coat has reunited several times over the years for one-off shows, some of which have included Santos.
Ware and Sanfilippo formed the band Pumphouse with Petey X of Rocket from the Crypt
Rocket from the Crypt
Rocket from the Crypt was an American rock band led by John Reis, formed in 1989 in San Diego, California and disbanded in 2005.The band gained critical praise and the attention of major record labels after the release of their 1992 album Circa: Now!, leading to a recording contract with Interscope...
. Santos and Brown joined Marc Balanky (Funeral March, The Palominos
The Palominos
The Palominos are a band that play honky tonk and country music from country's golden era, the late 1950s through the mid '60s. The band was formed in San Diego, California in 2006 and its members currently include Lance Hawkins on vocals and rhythm guitar, James Zurek on bass, Thomas Zurek on lead...
), Tom Perry (Deadbolt
Deadbolt (band)
Deadbolt is a rock band from San Diego, California, U.S.A.. They describe themselves as "The Scariest Band in the World." The band often features two bass players, who are called "The Wall of Thunder."...
) and Joe Camacho (Malachi Crunch) to form the country band The Scramblers. Santos later formed the group The Coolest Band in America in 2004, which released CDs "Air Conditioned" and "Memo." Currently, Ware, Santos, Petey X, Morgan Smith (the Front) and Mark Magard (Louis XIV and Convoy) formed the band Midnight Rivals and are gigging in the San Diego area. Santos also fronts "Bayside Bridge Club" a retro first-wave group with Charlie Brownell, Jeff Trag, D Segel, and Danno.
Discography
Albums- Jaundice (Relativity, 1994)
- How to Survive an Air Crash (SRH, 1998)
Singles
- "Speed Queen" / "Friend" / "Insanity" (Red Eye Records, 1993)
- "Treasure Hands" / "Not My Fault" / "Falling Out" / "I Give Up" (Relativity, 1994)
- "Elementary" / "Sensor" / "Treasure Hands" (Relativity, 1994)
- "Sensor" (Relativity, 1994) - promo
- "Lucy" / "Watergun" (Goldenrod, 1994)
- "Aurora" / "Stealth" (Goldenrod, 1995)
Compilation Album Appearances
- Saint Doug: San Diego Local Music Soundtrack - "I Give Up" (91X, 1994)
- Lose Your Illusion 1 - "Shapely" (SRH Records, 1998)
External links
- Lucy's Fur Coat official web site
- Lucy's Fur Coat - My Space Page
- Lucy's Fur Coat set to rock the house again – San Diego Union-Tribune article
- Under Appreciated Album of the Month – Delusions of Adequacy
- The Coolest Band in America – My Space Page