Cows
Groupe de musique Rock Alternatif Punk des États-Unis formé en 1987
Membres du groupe : Freddy Votel, Shannon Selberg, Thor Eisentrager, Kevin Rutmanis, Sandris Rutmanis, Tony Oliveri, Norm Rogers
Cows were a post-hardcore/noise rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band formed in 1987 and disbanded in 1998. They were known for a unique mixture of punk rock played with large amounts of noise and surreal humour; their music is often considered noise rock. Their CD releases are often difficult to find, as most of them are out of print, with the exception of Whorn and Orphan's Tragedy. Some of their albums were never released in CD format. After disbanding, Shannon Selberg went on to front The Heroine Sheiks.
The band has been honored with a star on the outside mural of the Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue, recognizing performers that have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue. Receiving a star "might be the most prestigious public honor an artist can receive in Minneapolis," according to journalist Steve Marsh.
Origin
The band was formed in 1986 by Kevin Rutmanis on bass, Thor Eisentrager on guitar, then front man Norm Rogers and on drums Kevin's younger brother Sandris Rutmanis. Norm Rogers left the band in January 1987 to dedicate his time to drumming for the Jayhawks, returning in 1990 as the drummer. Shannon Selberg become the front man in February 1987. Sandris left the band in January 1989.
Live performances
The band are notorious for their raucous live performances. Acts the band have performed onstage include kicking people in the front row, spitting on the stage, throwing the microphone stand into the crowd, throwing food at the crowd, drawing on themselves, among others. Lead singer Shannon Selberg's trademark is that he has a tattoo illustrating the game Hangman on his body that reads "F_CK" and another tattoo of an anchor with the word "DAD" on top of it. One reviewer wrote about the band's shows, "I have no doubt that the Cows know how to play their instruments. What I don't understand is why they refuse to tune them."
Band members
Shannon Selberg – Vocals, Bugle, Trumpet, Trombone (1987–1998)
Kevin Rutmanis – Bass (1987–1998)
Thor Eisentrager – Guitar (1987–1998)
David van der Steen – Fifth Udder (1987–1992)
Sandris Rutmanis – Drums (1987–1988)
Tony Oliveri – Drums (1988–1990)
Norm Rogers – Drums (d. 2018) (1990–1995)
Freddy Votel – Drums (1995–1998)
The band has been honored with a star on the outside mural of the Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue, recognizing performers that have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue. Receiving a star "might be the most prestigious public honor an artist can receive in Minneapolis," according to journalist Steve Marsh.
Origin
The band was formed in 1986 by Kevin Rutmanis on bass, Thor Eisentrager on guitar, then front man Norm Rogers and on drums Kevin's younger brother Sandris Rutmanis. Norm Rogers left the band in January 1987 to dedicate his time to drumming for the Jayhawks, returning in 1990 as the drummer. Shannon Selberg become the front man in February 1987. Sandris left the band in January 1989.
Live performances
The band are notorious for their raucous live performances. Acts the band have performed onstage include kicking people in the front row, spitting on the stage, throwing the microphone stand into the crowd, throwing food at the crowd, drawing on themselves, among others. Lead singer Shannon Selberg's trademark is that he has a tattoo illustrating the game Hangman on his body that reads "F_CK" and another tattoo of an anchor with the word "DAD" on top of it. One reviewer wrote about the band's shows, "I have no doubt that the Cows know how to play their instruments. What I don't understand is why they refuse to tune them."
Band members
Shannon Selberg – Vocals, Bugle, Trumpet, Trombone (1987–1998)
Kevin Rutmanis – Bass (1987–1998)
Thor Eisentrager – Guitar (1987–1998)
David van der Steen – Fifth Udder (1987–1992)
Sandris Rutmanis – Drums (1987–1988)
Tony Oliveri – Drums (1988–1990)
Norm Rogers – Drums (d. 2018) (1990–1995)
Freddy Votel – Drums (1995–1998)
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Membres du groupe : Freddy Votel, Shannon Selberg, Thor Eisentrager, Kevin Rutmanis, Sandris Rutmanis, Tony Oliveri, Norm Rogers
- Discographie -
27 albums

Stunning Cunts Volumes 1 & 2
2015 - États-UnisPunk, Rock Alternatif, Noise
Album CD ⎯ 12 Pistes
Amphetamine Reptile Records

"Stunning Cunts". The Legendary Demos Of The Legendary Cunning Stunts LP Vol. 2
2015 - États-UnisNoise
Vinyle 10" ⎯ 6 Pistes
Amphetamine Reptile Records

"Stunning Cunts". The Legendary Demos Of The Legendary Cunning Stunts LP
2014 - États-UnisNoise
Vinyle 10" ⎯ 6 Pistes
Amphetamine Reptile Records

Sugar Daddy Live Split Series
2012 - États-UnisPunk, Rock Alternatif, Garage Rock
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Amphetamine Reptile Records

Sorry In Pig Minor
1998 - États-UnisPunk, Rock Alternatif
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 11 Pistes
Amphetamine Reptile Records

Erase Yer Head N° 2
1996 - États-UnisRock Alternatif
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Pandemonium Records , Pandemonium Records

Old Gold 1989-1991
1996 - États-UnisPunk, Rock Alternatif
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 23 Pistes
Amphetamine Reptile Records

Nuggets & Doozies
1995 - États-UnisPunk, Rock Alternatif, Post-Hardcore
VHS NTSC ⎯ 20 Pistes
Amphetamine Reptile Records

Cow Island
1994 - États-UnisPunk, Rock Alternatif
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Amphetamine Reptile Records

Orphan's Tragedy
1994 - États-UnisPunk, Rock Alternatif
Album CD ⎯ 14 Pistes
Amphetamine Reptile Records

Sexy Pee Story
1993 - États-UnisPunk, Rock Alternatif
Album CD ⎯ 11 Pistes
Amphetamine Reptile Records

Plowed / In The Mouth
1992 - États-UnisPunk, Rock Alternatif
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Amphetamine Reptile Records

Cunning Stunts
1992 - États-UnisRock Alternatif
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 12 Pistes
Amphetamine Reptile Records

Peacetika + Effete And Impudent Snobs
1991 - États-UnisBlues Rock, Grunge, Noise
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 21 Pistes
Amphetamine Reptile Records

Peacetika & Daddy Has A Tail!
1991 - États-UnisPunk
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 19 Pistes
Amphetamine Reptile Records

Slap Back
1990 - États-UnisPunk, Rock Alternatif
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Amphetamine Reptile Records

Effete And Impudent Snobs
1990 - États-UnisPunk, Noise
Album CD ⎯ 11 Pistes
Glitterhouse Records

Taint Pluribus Taint Unum
1987 - États-UnisPunk, Rock Alternatif
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 12 Pistes
Treehouse Records
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