The Hentchmen

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The Hentchmen
Origin Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres Garage punk
Garage rock

The Hentchmen are an American garage punk band from Detroit, Michigan, United States, formed in October 1992. Early performances were in Ann Arbor and Detroit. [1] Occasionally the band featured Jack White before he formed the White Stripes.

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The instrumental part of the Hentchmen's "Chrissy Rides Again" on the Broad Appeal album, is similar to the extended instrumental added to the live performance by the Lene Lovich band, when playing "Lucky Number" on the TV show Rock Goes to College . [2]

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References

  1. "The Hentchmen". All Music Guide. All Music. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  2. "RGTC Lene Lovich Lucky Number". YouTube. 6 October 2006. Retrieved 12 September 2020.