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Patrick Muzingo | |
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Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | September 27, 1965
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Occupation | Drummer |
Years active | 1983–present |
Website | junkyardblooze |
Patrick Muzingo (born September 27, 1965) [1] is an American drummer. He started playing the drums at the age of 12. Hailing from Los Angeles, California, he grew up in the 1970s and 80s with a family that boasted other musicians. Muzingo experienced the first wave of Pool skating, was one of the original Eagle Rock ramp (featured in Thrasher , Transworld Skateboarding and others) crew, witnessed many genres of music in its infancy including the first wave of Punk rock and the late 1980s signing spree of rock bands in Los Angeles.
Muzingo reflects (from a 2005 interview) on growing up during these important times- "Its funny, I used to skate with so many now famous skaters. I even entered contests where I beat a few skaters that are now multi-millionaires. With the music thing I saw friends go from living with various girlfriends to owning huge houses and selling multi-platinum releases. I was in some pretty cool situations. I got to grow up with many now successful/ famous people. Unfortunately, I saw many talented people fall to dependencies that lead to their own demise."
Skateboarding was a passion of his until 1983 when he had to make the decision to either go the distance skating or make the commitment to play drums full-time. He decided to go the route of a musician which proved to be the right one. From 1985 to late 1986 he decided to call San Francisco home and was playing with The Pirates of Venus which featured members of Decry, Verbal Abuse and Tales of Terror. The then "SF sound" was not "paying the bills" so he decided to split back to LA. Within 2 hours of his arrival back home he was called by Chris Gates from the Big Boys and Poison 13 (which he had met touring through Texas with Decry back in 1984) to join a then up and coming six-month-old Junkyard. Muzingo was already a fan of Gates so it was a no brainer. [2]
From 1986 until the present he has recorded for Junkyard as well as MCA artists Suckerpunch, Sex Pistol Steve Jones and country rockers Speedbuggy USA. There were many other acts that he sat in with but none released anything worth mentioning.
Currently he is working as a web programmer in California, playing drums full-time with Junkyard. [3] The most recent release (May 2020) is Junkyards "Rome is Burning" (digital only). [4]
Muzingo continues skateboarding & running daily thanks to his wife and daughter.
The Atoms [5]
Members included Guns N' Roses guitarist Jeff Isbell aka Izzy Stradlin, D.F.L. vocalist Monty Messex, Lip Service Clothing owner Drew Bernstein on guitar, Bassist Oscar Harvey and Guitarist Taz Rudd. The band opened up for many acts such as the original Misfits, Social Distortion, T.S.O.L., D.O.A., etc.
S.V.D.B.
Members include guitarist Vic Makauskas of Painted Willie and vocalist Brandon Cruz, currently of the Dead Kennedys. The group put out 4 releases on Mystic Records from 1980–1983
The Tourists
BYO Compilation "Something to Believe in". Song- "Memories" BYO Records 1983
Americas Hardcore/Section Eight
Founded by Lip Service Clothing owner Drew Bernstein on guitar. Various releases on Mystic records. All Mystic drum tracks were played by Muzingo. He was later replaced by good friend Aaron Glascock who was credited on most of the Mystic tracks.
Decry
From 1983–1986 the band toured the US quite a few times and was featured on many radio shows such as Rodney on the Roq. Many bands opened for Decry such as Guns N' Roses, L.A. Guns, Raw Power, Corrosion of Conformity, and CH3 to name a few. In 1996 Cleopatra Records released a retrospective on the band. The band is currently reformed with original singer Farrell Holtz. In 1990 original Decry bassist Todd Muscat (Kill for Thrills) joined Muzingo again as the bassist for Junkyard.
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Shanghai
Offshoot of Decry with original Symbol Six singer Eric Leach and guitarist Taz Rudd. Band worked extensively with Kim Fowley in 1987.
The Pirates of Venus
Featured vocalist "Rats Ass" from punk legends Tales of Terror and guitarist Joie Mastrokalos from Verbal Abuse, Circle of Soul and Duff McKagan's solo band.
Battery Club
Formed band with MTV V.J. Riki Rachtman
The Rhythm Slaves
Formed with guitarist Brian Forsythe from KIX and Rhino Bucket [7] and bassist of Faster Pussycat.
Catfish
Offshoot of The Rhythm Slaves with Brian Forsythe from KIX and Adam White AKA Rail of Liars Inc.
High City Miles/Suckerpunch
Suckerpunch was released in 1996 on 510/MCA records. The band did spot touring with Cheap Trick, Bad Religion and US Bombs. Imprint label (510 records) folded in 1997. Band featured former members of Broken Glass and The Cult and current guitarist of Junkyard. Suckerpunch has also featured on many TV shows. The band recently reunited after 20+ years, with all 4 original members returning. The entirety of their album was performed at the Viper Room, West Hollywood on February 2, 2019.
Smack/The Wyndham Stalls
Band was featured on Howard Stern radio show before splitting up in early 2004.
Speedbuggy USA
Too many releases to quote here. Extensive world tours for 8+ years.
Junkyard
The band existed between the years 1986–1992. Many tours of the US and England headlining and opening up for the likes of Lynrd Skynyrd, The Almighty, The Black Crowes, The Supersuckers, Guns N' Roses, Soul Asylum, Danzig, Social Distortion, Janes Addiction and more. [8] [9] [10] [11]
Junkyard disbanded in late 1992 only to reform again in 1999 to do a 5 city tour of Japan. Since 1999 they have done sporadic shows including the Serie Z Spanish music festival in mid-2003 and have released a live CD and a 6-song EP of new material.
From 2014 – present Junkyard continues to put out new music and tour the world.
1991–1993, 2015–present – Endorses DW (Drum Workshop) Drums, Pedals and Hardware [12]
July 10, 2019 – Officially endorses Centent Cymbals July 31, 2018 – Officially endorses Aquarian Drumheads May 18, 2016 – Officially endorses Los Cabos Drumsticks. Stick preference: White Hickory Rock model (D=.626" L=16.63")
Current Setup
DW (Drum Workshop) Collector's Series® White Glass
All DW Hardware and Pedals
1991 DW (Drum Workshop) Maple kit. White Marine Pearl FinishPly™
Centent Cymbals
Aquarian Drumheads
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