The U-Men was an American rock band, formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1980 and active until 1989. They toured extensively across the United States. Their musically "dirty" sound and off-the-wall sense of humor were a forerunner for the later grunge bands to come out of Seattle. The U-Men were fronted by vocalist John Bigley and included Tom Price, Charlie "Chaz" Ryan, Robin Buchan, Jim Tillman, Tom Hazelmyer and later Tony "Tone Deaf" Ransom. Their alternative rock sound was credited by Allmusic for helping to inspire the Seattle grunge sound.
Links To Peel[]
Peel played some tracks off their only album 'Step on a Bug' in 1988. The Album was later found in his Record Collection: U.
Shows Played[]
- 29 September 1987: Dig It A Hole (7" Solid Action) Black Hole UM 4012
- 1988
- 01 June 1988 (Rockradio): Freezebomb (single) Amphetamine Reptile
- 26 September 1988: Juice Party (Album: Step On A Bug/The Red Toad Speaks)
- 28 September 1988: A Three Year Old Could Do That (LP: Step On A Bug) Black Label Records
- 13 October 1988 (BBC World Service): A Three Year Old Could Do That (LP: Step On A Bug) Black Label Records
- 17 October 1988 (BBC World Service): A Three Year Old Could Do That (LP - Step On A Bug) Black Label
- 25 October 1988: 2 X 4 (LP – Step On A Bug) Black Label