Tragic Mulatto
Encyclopedia
Tragic Mulatto was a critically acclaimed, short-lived punk rock, art band that released several albums on Jello Biafra
's Alternative Tentacles
Records. Their music was in a similar vein as Alice Donut
, and the Butthole Surfers
.
Jello Biafra
Jello Biafra is an American musician, spoken word artist and leading figure of the Green Party of the United States. Biafra first gained attention as the lead singer and songwriter for San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedys...
's Alternative Tentacles
Alternative Tentacles
Alternative Tentacles is an independent record label originally based in San Francisco, California and was established in 1979. It was originally used as the label name by the Dead Kennedys for the self-produced single "California Über Alles", and after realizing the potential for an independent...
Records. Their music was in a similar vein as Alice Donut
Alice Donut
Alice Donut is a punk rock band from New York City. Formed in 1986, disbanded in 1996, and re-formed in 2001. Between 1989 and 1996 the band toured vigorously in the US, Europe and Japan and played over 1000 live performances...
, and the Butthole Surfers
Butthole Surfers
Butthole Surfers is an American alternative rock band formed by Gibby Haynes and Paul Leary in San Antonio, Texas in 1981. The band has had numerous personnel changes, but its core lineup of Haynes, Leary, and drummer King Coffey has been consistent since 1983. Teresa Nervosa served as second...
.
Discography
- Tragic Mulatto 7" Single (1983)
- Judo For The Blind (1984)
- Locos Por El Sexo (1987)
- Hot Man Pussy (1989)
- Italians Fall Down and Look Up Your Dress (1989)
- Chartreuse Toulouse (1990)
External links
- Tragic Mulatto Band Bio
- Bio (in Italian, English summary)