1980, Gainesville, FL - Roach Motel play their first gig, opening up for the Bazookas at a tiny dive for about six people and a toothless bartender. A legend is born.
1984 - After an illustrious career during which the boys find a real drummer; tour with Black Flag, Minor Threat and Suicidal Tendencies; play with Dead Kennedys, CH3, the Necros and others, get lucky, release four records (including the mind-blowing punk compilation, "We Can't Help it if We're from Florida" and their debut "Roach & Roll", both of which are highly sought-after collector's items), the band finally implodes from the pressures of fame, money, and punk cred. In a haze of booze, broads, and Percodan, the members scatter across the US.
Last known whereabouts:
* Bob Fetz - Spotted on the "F" train to Brooklyn mumbling, "I am Gilligan."
* George Tabb - Founded the world-wide Punk Television (Ptv) media empire.
* Jeff Hodapp - Runs a successful flamingo farm in South Florida
* Frank Mullen - Producer of pornographic movies
* Eric Engan - Last seen on "America's Most Wanted" (reward pending)
I feel so bad only hearing about Frank's passing last night. As George noted earlier, may God bless Frank Mullen, what an incredibly great guy and friend, you are sorely missed!
God Bless Frank Mullen! Thank you, Frank, for all your years of encouragement and friendship! Playing at your house with Roach Motel was one of the biggest highlights of my life!!! I am gonna miss the hell out of you!
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Roach Motel was a great band. Thanks and cheers from Finland! AMAZING TAILS "Daydreams for Adults" and "Happy Hour Unhappy Days" albums available on www. interpunk. com
hey man! how are things?? i made two more songs anyways. fucking kick ass! check it out, it's like my best mix i ever did too. leave me some feedback aboot it eh? Thx! Cheers!
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