Raise:
Adam Franklin: Vocals and Guitar
Jimmy Hartridge: Guitar
Adi Vines: Bass
Graham Bonnar: Drums
Mezcal Head:
Adam (guitars and bass), Jimmy (guitars + bass on "Harry and Maggie" and "A Change Is Gonna Come") and Jez (Drums)
Adam, Jimmy, Adi and Graham on "Never Lose That Feeling/Never Learn"
Ejector Seat Reservation and 99th Dream:
Adam, Jimmy, Jez, Steve George (Bass)
Swervedriver was formed in Britain in 1990 by vocalists/guitarists Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge, bassist Adi Vines, and drummer Graham Bonnar. Fusing swirling textures with the more traditional boundaries of rock, the group debuted with a series of brilliant EPs -- Son of Mustang Ford, Rave Down, and Sandblasted -- before issuing their full-length debut, Raise, in 1991. After a U.S. tour in support of Soundgarden, Bonnar left the band, followed quickly by the departure of Vines; 1992's Never Lose That Feeling EP, their strongest effort to date, initially appeared to mark the group's swan song. But in 1993, Swervedriver returned; with the core of Franklin and Hartridge rounded out by new drummer Jez Hindmarsh and bass player Steve George, they released their sophomore LP Mezcal Head. An import-only release, Ejector Seat Reservation, followed in 1995; in the fall of 1998, Swervedriver resurfaced with their fourth effort, 99th Dream.
In late 2005 a two-disc retrospective "Juggernaut Rides" was released on Castle Music. The collection included rare b-sides and demos from the band plus classic songs Duress, Son of Mustang Ford, Rave Down and more. This release is available in record stores and on Amazon.com.
In 2008 Swervedriver reunited for a short tour of the States with Adam Franklin on vocals and guitars, Jimmy Hartridge on guitar, Steve George on bass and Jez Hindmarsh on drums.
Just posted a long Blog on my road trip to chicago if any fellow fans are interested in reading it, click on my profile picture and go from there! Love some comments, too!
I forgot - I took about a 150 pictures of my Chicago road trip but the camera went and died at the concert...anyone have any decent shots that I can use in my photo album for here and Crackbook?? Would be much appreciated!
