About: The Cynics
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania guitarist/producer/record company head Gregg Kostelich is the
frenetic force behind THE CYNICS. He managed to keep the band afloat in the
wake of constant personnel changes, he recorded some of the finest garage
tracks ever, and also launched one of the best independent record labels of the
1980s. THE CYNICS’ style has been clear since their 1983 inception: fuzzed
ultra-distorted guitar, screaming, moaning vocals, with a straight-ahead no
frills rhythm section. The influences are extreme ‘60s Punk, R&B, and other
loud, frantic trash. Gregg has occasionally steered the band into flirtations
with folk-rock and little pop, but it’s the grunged-out punkers that have
created THE CYNICS’ reputation. Their first two 45s were released by the
Californian Dionysus label, but soon after Gregg had established his own
Pittsburgh-based GET HIP RECORDS. This new indy label would release all of THE
CYNICS subsequent discs, as well as those by several dozen other cool groups
around the globe.
Though Gregg’s guitar is the backbone of the band, vocalist Michael Kastelic’s contribution to THE CYNICS sound cannot be underestimated. In concert (and on record) he screeches, wails, and moans with great abandon, while his frail, thin body shakes throughout the room. Michael is a truly possessed frontman. On and off bassist Steve Magee should also be noted for his fine artwork for both THE CYNICS and many of the GET HIP releases. The initial line-up featured the talents and 60’s looks of keyboard player Becky Smith. After she left the band in the late 80’s they stayed with the simple but strong guitar/singer/bass/drums that they currently display
Though Gregg’s guitar is the backbone of the band, vocalist Michael Kastelic’s contribution to THE CYNICS sound cannot be underestimated. In concert (and on record) he screeches, wails, and moans with great abandon, while his frail, thin body shakes throughout the room. Michael is a truly possessed frontman. On and off bassist Steve Magee should also be noted for his fine artwork for both THE CYNICS and many of the GET HIP releases. The initial line-up featured the talents and 60’s looks of keyboard player Becky Smith. After she left the band in the late 80’s they stayed with the simple but strong guitar/singer/bass/drums that they currently display
The CYNICS are
the most respected garage outfit around today. Their Live Shows are Legendary.
Their body of Recorded Work displays a rich, diverse, history of Original
Timeless Tunes and Original Rock and Roll Classics.
CONTACT: Barbara@gethip.com
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The Cynics – Get Hip Records
http://www.gethip.com/site/The Cynics - Reverbnation
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