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Misfits are an American horror punk band from Lodi, New Jersey.Formed in February 1977, the group originally included vocalist and keyboardist Glenn Danzig, bassist Diane DiPiazza, who was replaced by Jerry Only, and drummer Mr. Jim, who was replaced by Manny Martinez shortly after, with guitarist Franché Coma added in the fall of that year.
The band, now reformed with one original founding member, Jerry Only, held open auditions for a new vocalist. Nineteen-year-old singer Michael Emanuel had recently recorded a demo tape in hopes of starting a music career, and the owner of the recording studio suggested that he audition for the Misfits.
Gerald Caiafa Jr. (born April 21, 1959), better known by his stage name Jerry Only, is an American musician, best known as the bassist for the Misfits and later the vocalist as well. [2] [3] He is the only member to appear in every Misfits lineup except the original. [4] [5]
No Values marked just the 20th show since the 2016 reunion of The Original Misfits — Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only, Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein, Dave Lombardo and Acey Slade — whose set saw ...
The reunited Misfits did more shows and Danzig enforced a "no cell phone" policy at the reunion shows. [63] The reunited "Original Misfits" sold out a succession of arenas, a singular accomplishment for a classic punk band, providing evidence that they are among the most popular punk bands ever. [64]
The Original Misfits, Iggy Pop, Social Distortion, Turnstile, Bad Religion and the reunited Sublime will anchor the lineup for the first No Values festival, which will descend upon the Fairplex in ...
Doyle, the younger brother of the Misfits bassist, Jerry Only, was originally a roadie for the band and was taught how to play guitar by lead vocalist Glenn Danzig and Jerry. He joined the Misfits in October 1980 at the age of 16. Doyle was the band's third guitarist, replacing Bobby Steele after Steele failed to show up to a recording session. [2]
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