Floored by Four

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Floored by Four
Origin New York City
Genres Rock
Years active2010
LabelsChimera
Members Mike Watt
Nels Cline
Yuka Honda
Dougie Bowne

Floored by Four was an American rock band from New York City. The group consisted of bassist and singer Mike Watt, guitarist Nels Cline, keyboardist Yuka Honda and drummer Dougie Bowne. [1] [2] They were inspired by Sun Ra, Miles Davis, Captain Beefheart and Sonic Youth among others. [3] Their eponymous debut album was released in September 2010 on Chimera Records. [4]

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References

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