The Fluid was an American

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 rock

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 band from Denver, formed in 1984 who disbanded in 1993, but reconvened in 2008.

History

The Fluid were originally called Madhouse. After early 1980s Denver punk band Frantix broke, up bassist Matt Bischoff, drummer Garrett Shavlik and guitarist James Clower began playing as Madhouse. On July 5, with new band members Rick Kulwicki (guitar) and John Robinson (vocals), they played their first gig at the German House (Denver Turnverein) as "The Fluid", which was the only name all five members could agree upon.

In 1986 the Fluid released their first album, Punch N Judy on Rayon Records. The album was also licensed to and released by the German label Glitterhouse. They toured for the next two years in support of the album. In 1988, they released the album Clear Black Paper on Sub Pop

Sub Pop

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. They were the first non-Seattle band to sign to the record label

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2008 reunion

The Fluid reunited to perform at Sub-Pop Records 20th Anniversary at Redmond's

Redmond, Washington

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 Marymoor Park

Marymoor Park

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 in Seattle in July 2008. This was preceded by a June 20 show at the Bluebird Theater in Denver.

Their guitarist, Rick Kulwicki, died on February 15, 2011, at the age of 49.

Members

• John Robinson - vocals
  Singing
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• Matt Bischoff - bass
  Bass guitar
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• James Clower - guitar
  Guitar
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• Rick Kulwicki - guitar
  Guitar
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• Garrett Shavlik - drums
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Albums

• Punch N Judy (1986) (Rayon & Glitterhouse)
• Clear Black Paper (1988) (Glitterhouse & Sub Pop
  Sub Pop
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• Freak Magnet EP (1989) (Glitterhouse)
• Roadmouth (1989) (Sub Pop & Glitterhouse)
• Glue (1990) (Sub Pop & Glitterhouse)
• Purplemetalflakemusic (1993) (Hollywood
  Hollywood Records
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Singles

• "Tin Top Toy" b/w "Tomorrow" (1989) (Sub Pop SP57)
• Split 7" with Loveslug - Madhouse (live) b/w Free Fire Zone (live) (1989) (Glitterhouse GR0057)
• Split 7" with Nirvana - Candy (live) b/w Molly's Lips (live) (1991) (Sub Pop SP97)
• Spot the Loon EP (CD) (1992) (Fellaheen)
• "On My Feet" (Hollywood - white vinyl promo) (1993) (Hollywood)
• "Live 1988" (bootleg)

Compilations

• "Oh Shit" - Something's Gone Wrong Again: The Buzzcocks Covers Compilation
• "Is it Day I'm Seeing" - Sub Pop 200
  Sub Pop 200
  Sub Pop 200 is a compilation released in the early days of the Seattle grunge scene . It features songs from Tad, The Fluid, Nirvana, Steven Jesse Bernstein, Mudhoney, The Walkabouts, Terry Lee Hale, Soundgarden, Green River, Fastbacks, Blood Circus, Swallow, Chemistry Set, Girl Trouble, The...
  
  
• "Tomorrow" - The Grunge Years
  The Grunge Years
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External links

• The Fluid at Sub Pop
• [ The Fluid at AMG]