Gawker + Band in Dearborn Heights, MI

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Gawker is a genre defying, obnoxious, poignant band hailing from Detroit. They write lyrics about the world around them which includes everything from homelessness and prostitution to being late for work and sexual habits of the mentally challenged. A Gawker show can include punk, metal, funk, pop, or whatever else they feel like playing. Guitarist, Vocalist and Primary Songwriter Michael McMurray brings years of experience as former frontman of Robot Says No. Brooks "Ol' Tom Foolery" Deihl brings an eclectic bass style from a diverse string of former bands that included Psychedelic Space Rock, Punk, Metal, and Hip Hop. Ben Findlan's seemingly effortless guitar leads and solos bring an essential element to the band's unique brand of music. Matt Piche's thunderously on point drumming rounds out the hard working yet hard partying quartet. They've recently made appearances at The Crimson, New York New York, The New Way, and The People's Art Festival sharing the stage with such venerable acts as Steffie and the Dirty Virgins, Joneskeeper, and Lazerface.

Screen name:

Gawker

Member since:

Apr 01 2013

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

2

Gigs played:

10 to 50

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Age:

46 years

Influences

Primus, Ramones, Gogol Bordello, Aphex Twin, Star Wars Cantina Band, Faith No More, Rage Against the Machine, Sublime, Gnarls Barkley, Silversun Pickups, Fishbone, NIN, Beck, Rancid... Our influences are all over the map and that is reflected in our music.

Members Of Band

Michael- Vocals & rhythm guitar
Brooks- Bass & backing vocals
Matt- Drums & backing vocals

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