GobbleHoof were an American rock band from Amherst, [1] Massachusetts founded in 1990. [2] [3] [4] The group was led by Charlie Nakajima, previously of Deep Wound. [5]
Lead vocals were provided by Nakajima, and he was accompanied by guitarist Tim Aaron. [6] J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. played drums on the bands 1990 debut EP, "GobbleHoof". Mascis also produced GobbleHoof's debut album, Freezerburn, released in 1992. [7] [8]
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