Gibson Bros.

For the American bluegrass duo, see Gibson Brothers (bluegrass duo). For the French musical group, see Gibson Brothers.

Gibson Bros.
Background information
Origin	Columbus, Ohio, United States
Genres	Psychobilly, garage rock, punk blues
Years active	1984–1993
Labels	Sympathy for the Record Industry, Positive Music, Homestead
Spinoffs	'68 Comeback Bassholes Boss Hog Ego Summit Monster Truck Five Pussy Galore [1]
Past members	Jeffrey Evans Don Howland Jeff Evans Dan Dow Ellen Hoover Rob Kennedy Scott Jarvis Jon Spencer Christina Martinez

The Gibson Bros. was an American garage rock band formed in Columbus, Ohio, in 1984 by singer, songwriter, and musicologist Jeffrey Evans. Formed in 1984 as a quartet, the band serves as the origin of various garage rock bands including '68 Comeback, the Workdogs, and the Bassholes. ^{[2] [3]}

History

The Gibson Bros. were formed in 1984 as a quartet with the lineup consisting of Don Howland, vocalist/guitarist; Jeffrey Evans, vocalist/guitarist; Dan Dow, guitarist; Ellen Hoover, drummer. The four remained consistent in the band's first three studio albums: Build a Raft , Big Pine Boogie, and Dedicated Fool. Their debut album, Build a Raft, was only issued on cassette tape.

In the Gibson Bros.' fourth album, Punk Rock Truck Driving Song of a Gun, Howland and Evans were billed with the Workdogs, including bassist Rob Kennedy and drummer Scott Garvis. Their following album, The Man Who Loved Cough Dancing, they alternated between home recordings and live shots, with Joe Spencer and Christina Martinez being involved in the production. With their sixth and final album recorded at Sun Studio, Memphis Sol Today!, Spencer returned to be involved in the production of the album, and the Gibson Bros. broke up after the release of the album. By the time of the breakup, they were involved with their respective bands, with Evans in '68 Comeback and Howland in the Bassholes. ^[2]

Discography

Singles

• Gibson Bros., "Emulsified" b/w "Broke Down Engine" (Siltbreeze Records) SB 03. Vinyl recording. (1991)
• Gibson Bros., Keepers (OKra Records) OK 45001/104553. Vinyl recording. (1986) Songs: "My Young Life"; "Parchman Farm"; "Dirt".
• Gibson Bros., "Knock Down My Blues" b/w "I'm Driftin'" (In the Red) ITR 009. Vinyl recording. (1992)
• Gibson Bros., Mean Mistreater (Homestead Records) HMS 170–7. Vinyl recording. (1992) Songs: "Cat Drug In"; "Girl Can't Help It"; "Soul Deep".
• Gibson Bros., "My Huckleberry Friend" b/w "Old Devil". (Giant Claw) GCS 002. Vinyl recording. (1991)
• Gibson Bros., Southbound (Glitterhouse Records) GR 0152. Vinyl recording. (1991) Songs: "Big Pine Boogie"; "Arkansas"; "Mississippi Bo Weevil"; "Southbound"; "Tongue-Tied Jill".
• Gibson Bros., Who's Black and Who's Not? (Sympathy for the Record Industry) SFTRI 162. Vinyl recording. (1991) Songs: "White Nigger"; "Minnie the Moocher".

Albums

• Gibson Bros., Build a Raft (Old Age). Old Age 007. Cassette recording. (1987) ^[2]
• Gibson Bros., Big Pine Boogie (OKra Records) OK 33002. Vinyl recording. (1987)
• Gibson Bros., Big Pine Boogie (Homestead Records) HMS 119–1. Vinyl recording. (1987) ^{[2] [4]}
• Gibson Bros., Dedicated Fool (Homestead Records) HMS 141–1. Vinyl recording. (1989) ^{[2] [5] [6] Mehr}
• Gibson Bros. & Workdogs, Punk Rock Truck Driving Song of a Gun (Homestead Records) HMS 154–1. Vinyl recording. (1990)
• Gibson Bros., The Man Who Loved Couch Dancing (Homestead Records) HMS 163-1/2. Vinyl recording. (1990) ^{[2] [7]}
• Gibson Bros., Memphis Sol Today! (Sympathy for the Record Industry) SFTRI 176. Vinyl recording. (1993) ^[2]
• Gibson Bros., Columbus Soul 85 (In the Red) ITR 034. Vinyl recording. (1996)

Compilations

• Various artists, A History of Memphis Garage Rock: The '90s (Shangri-La Records) Shangri-La 037. Vinyl recording. (2003) Song: "Emulsified"
• Various artists, Killed by the Blues (P-Vine) PCD 5486. Vinyl recording. (1999) Songs: "I'm Drifting"; "Mississippi Bo Weevil".
• Various artists, Brain Blo (Casting Couch) CCR 009. Vinyl recording. (1992) Song: "Not Fade Away".
• Various artists, Love Is My Only Crime (Intercord) IRS 964.966. Vinyl recording. (1993) Song: "I Don't Wanna Forget How to Jive".
• Various artists, Root Damage (Sympathy for the Record Industry) SFTRI 713. Vinyl recording. (2003) Song: "Memphis Chicken".
• Various artists, Tard & Further'd: Siltbreeze Singles Compilation (Siltbreeze Records) SB 52. Vinyl recording. Song: "Broke Down Engine".
• Various artists, Their Sympathetic Majesties Request: Volume 1: A Decade of Obscurity and Obsolescence, 1988–1998 (Sympathy for the Record Industry) SFTRI 200. Vinyl recording. (1998) Song: Barbara. ^[8]

References

1. "Gibson Bros". rateyourmusic.com. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
2. "The Gibson Bros. Biography". Artistdirect.com. c. 1990s. Archived from the original on August 14, 2014.
3. Ira Robbins; Scott Schinder. "Gibson Bros". Trouser Press. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
4. Dougan, John. "Big Pine Boogie Review by John Dougan". Allmusic . Retrieved January 12, 2025.
5. "Jackpot - Essential New Music" (PDF). CMJ : 6. May 5, 1989.
6. Davis, Erik (September 1989). "Gibson Bros Dedicated Fool Homestead". Spin : 88–89.
7. "Jackpot!" (PDF). CMJ . February 22, 1991.
8. "Music: Real Records (Memphis Flyer. 12-20-98)". Weeklywire.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2014.

External links

• Gibson Bros. discography at Discogs
• Gibson Bros. at AllMusic