Brant Bjork is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the drummer and founder of the influential Californian stoner rock band Kyuss. Bjork has also been a member of Fu Manchu, Mondo Generator and Vista Chino, the latter with former Kyuss members John Garcia and Nick Oliveri. He is currently the frontman and co-founder of the stoner rock power trio, Stöner. Bjork is one of the more notable figures in the stoner rock and Palm Desert scene and maintains a prolific solo career with over a dozen released albums.
Fu Manchu is an American stoner rock band, formed in Orange County in 1985. The band underwent multiple lineup changes throughout the 80s and 90s, but has remained consistent since 2001. The band currently consists of founding guitarist turned lead vocalist Scott Hill, bassist Brad Davis, lead guitarist Bob Balch and drummer Scott Reeder.
Yawning Man is an American experimental rock band from La Quinta, California. The band originally formed in 1986, although they released no studio recordings until 2005. They have been noted to be one of the first influential bands in the desert rock scene.
Saved by Magic is the debut double LP released by stoner rock band Brant Bjork and the Bros, and the fifth solo album by Brant Bjork. The album was released on August 1, 2005, by Bjork's personal label, Duna Records.
Godzilla's/Eatin' Dust is the fifth studio album by American stoner rock band Fu Manchu, released on February 19, 1999, on the now defunct Man's Ruin label. The album combines what were originally two limited 10" releases: "Godzilla" (1997) and "Eatin' Dust" (1999).
No One Rides for Free is the debut album by the stoner rock band Fu Manchu. The album was produced by former Kyuss member Brant Bjork, who would eventually become Fu Manchu's drummer for a short tenure. It was the band's only album to feature bassist Mark Abshire. A twenty-year anniversary edition was released in 2014.
In Search of... is the third studio album by Fu Manchu, a stoner rock band from Southern California. It was released on February 27, 1996, by Mammoth Records.
Jalamanta is the stoner rock and Palm Desert scene musician Brant Bjork's debut solo album after leaving Kyuss and joining Fu Manchu. Originally released on October 11, 1999, through Man's Ruin Records, Jalamanta was later re-released on Bjork's own label, Duna Records, in 2003, 2006 and 2009. In 2019, Bjork's current label, Heavy Psych Sounds, released a remixed and remastered version of the album with new artwork.
King of the Road is the sixth studio album by the California stoner rock band Fu Manchu. It was released on February 15, 2000, by Mammoth Records. Many of the songs are about cars and car culture.
Fatso Jetson is an American desert rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1994 by Yawning Man members Mario Lalli and Larry Lalli, along with Tony Tornay. They are often credited as the fathers of the desert strain of stoner rock later made most famous by their slightly younger neighbors Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age. While musically similar to some of their stoner brethren, Fatso Jetson incorporate a broader variety of musical influences that includes punk and surf.
California Crossing is the seventh studio album by the American stoner rock band Fu Manchu It was released on October 23, 2001, by Mammoth Records.
Go for It... Live! is a live album by California stoner rock band Fu Manchu. It was recorded during the California Crossing World Tour of 2002. It is the first album to feature Scott Reeder on drums.
Start the Machine is the eighth album by California stoner rock band Fu Manchu. This is the first studio album featuring new drummer Scott Reeder.
We Must Obey is the ninth studio album by the southern California stoner rock band Fu Manchu. It was released on February 19, 2007, and features a cover of the Cars' "Moving in Stereo."
Signs of Infinite Power is the tenth studio album by the southern California stoner rock band Fu Manchu. It was released on October 20, 2009, by Century Media Records.
OJM is an Italian music band based out of Treviso and formed in 1997. The band is a pioneer of the Italian stoner rock, garage rock and psychedelic rock music scenes.
Gigantoid is the eleventh studio album by American stoner rock band Fu Manchu. It was released on April 29, 2014, on At the Dojo Records. The album features "a slightly more primitive, raw and ultra fuzzed-out sound" than previous releases.
Clone of the Universe is the twelfth studio album by American stoner rock band Fu Manchu, released on February 9, 2018, by At The Dojo Records. The album features a guest appearance by Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson on its closing track, the 18-minute mostly instrumental "Il Mostro Atomico." It was produced by Jim Monroe.
Big Scenic Nowhere is an American rock supergroup from California.
Live At Roadburn 2003 is a live album by California stoner rock band Fu Manchu. It documents their performance at the Roadburn Festival 2003 edition which was held at the Effenaar music venue located in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Also playing the festival were the rock acts 35007, Firebird and Astrosoniq. Walter Hoeijmakers, the music journalist who organized the festival, shared why he chose the band for the festival stating, "Fu Manchu is one of the standard bearers of the genre. The band evokes the relaxed atmosphere of the American West Coast with its music: skating, surfing, cruising and hanging out in arcades."
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