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Named after the latest advances in genetic engineering, the ever evolving rock group Headless Human Clones (HHC) formed one steamy summer night in a southeast Portland basement. Evidence examined to date indicates that a spontaneous chemical reaction occurred when two high school chums from New Jersey, songwriter Paolo Weatherbee and veteran blues guitarist Dave Hopkins, joined with West Coast drummer Mike Schmitt and the innovative genius of keyboardist Don Henson. The result was an exciting new rock combination which quickly escaped into the surrounding environment. With edgy, sarcastic lyrics set to upbeat pop tempos, blending sounds from surf to techno, this infectious foursome promptly proceeded to clone fans throughout the Northwest, one obscure venue at a time. As their sound spread, a cult following developed and Headless Human Clones have now been heard world wide from Europe to Australia. Their debut CD, Get In Line (2001), as well as their single release Bushbaby (2003), received international praise, with several cuts breaking the charts on mp3's most popular downloads nationwide.

In 2003, Headless Human Clones began to divide and mutate as Schmitt and Henson pursued a rapidly growing side project. (For more info click here: www.sneakinout.com.) Meanwhile, Weatherbee and Hopkins continued to experiment with and expand new material. With the discovery and integration of percussionist DJ Sarapina, Headless Human Clones continued developing as a semi-electric trio combining electric guitar and bass with organic world rhythms. Finally, in 2005 the team was joined on kit drums by Los Angeles native Don Viramontes and a new infectious foursome was born. Viramontes' style of rhythm gives the band a sharp edge while freeing Sarapina to expand on his myriad musical talents, adding a new dimension to the group's range of expression. The latest Headless Human Clones album, 140/90, features Sarapina on percussion, trumpet, harmonica and vocals.

With it's increasingly unique and adaptable sound and a message that remains as challenging and hyperbolic as ever, the latest version of Headless Human Clones threatens to spread with even more rapidity and coverage than it's predecessor.