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Artist: DJ T-1000
One of Detroit's most talented and venerated techno mixers, DJ T-1000 has been instrumental in the Motor City scene as a label-head and producer as well as DJ. Born Alan Oldham, he spent time as a graphic-design specialist and comics illustrator while studying media at Detroit's Wayne State University. Hired by Derrick May to illustrate the... [+] Read More
Artist: Ursula 1000
Ursula 1000 is a stylish American DJ who spins (and produces) sampladelic easy listening breakbeat tracks in a style similar to continental popsters from Pizzicato Five to Dimitri from Paris. Born Alex Gimeno, he was raised in Miami, where he studied commercial art and owned an underground comic-book store before joining the local band 23 as a... [+] Read More
Artist: 1000 Clowns
A multi-cultural pop-rap quartet in the tradition of the Spice Girls and the Backstreet Boys, 1000 Clowns comprised frontman Kevi, DJ Mr. Pao, and backing vocalists (and sisters) Anita and Michelle. Debuting in late 1997 with the single "Kitty Kat Max," the group issued the full-length Freelance Bubblehead the following summer. ~ Jason Ankeny,... [+] Read More
Artist: Playya 1000
Artist: 1000 Violins
The indie pop band One Thousand Violins were bound by geographic restrictions during their four-year career. Since the group had no manager, One Thousand Violins had to limit its live performances to England, France, and Germany; however, because of the Internet, One Thousand Violins eventually acquired the exposure the band couldn't get during... [+] Read More
Artist: Spike 1000
Formed in the early '90s in Korn's home town of Stockton, CA, Spike 1000 had to be patient while watching their "new metal" neighbors pile-up the platinum records and every other mega rock star accoutrements. Leading the group's modern hard rock (if not quite new metal) charge is vocalist Shannon Harris, a powerful singer. Harris has a muscular... [+] Read More
Artist: The $1000 Playboys
Formed in the fall of 1996, in Sundsvall, Sweden, by lead vocalist and guitarist Lars Bygdén, the $1000 Playboys promptly conquered the attention of the Swedish alternative music scene. Counting on with an extended lineup featuring Gotte Ringqvist (acoustic guitar), Anders Bergman (guitar), Roger Norman (bass), Tomas Östman (keyboards), and... [+] Read More
Artist: SPF 1000
Artist: Autobot 1000
Artist: $1000 Wedding
Artist: 1000 Generations
Artist: Popla 1000
Artist: Virus1000
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Artist: Supra1000
Artist: 1000 Homo DJs
One of Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen's many side projects, this one is known as one of his more in-your-face outlets. The group contributed a version of "Supernaut" to the Black Sabbath tribute Nativity In Black, which Jourgensen has often been known to perform live. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: 1000 Miles From Home
Rarely in todays fast paced, marketing driven music business do you come across a band that actually plays music because it is what they enjoy, respect and feel. 1000 Miles from Home is one of those rare bands. Formed in Dallas, TX and comprised of 5 individuals with distinctly differing musical taste that range from Jeff Buckley and Smashing... [+] Read More
Artist: 1000 Mona Lisas
The lineup for L.A.'s 1000 Mona Lisas coalesced in 1993 around vocalist/guitarist Armando Prado (b. Glendale, CA), bassist Gianni Neiviller (b. Hollywood, CA) and drummer Rocco Bidlovski (b. Brazil); Bidlovski had previously played with the South American band Tokyo before coming to the U.S. The group's California punk/hardcore attitude and... [+] Read More
Artist: 1,000 Sticks
After the demise of former Calgary favorites Fire Engine Red comes 1,000 Sticks, who sound equally as much alternative rock in the vein of the Replacements or Hüsker Dü as it does alongside Steve Earle or Wilco. In 1998, the group, which featured various members of other Calgary rock groups, began rehearsing and performing around the city. In... [+] Read More
Artist: Mariachi Gamma 1000
Artist: Green Day
Out of all the post-Nirvana American alternative bands to break into the pop mainstream, Green Day was second only to Pearl Jam in terms of influence. At their core, Green Day was simply punk revivalists, recharging the energy of speedy, catchy three-chord punk-pop songs. Though their music wasn't particularly innovative, they brought the sound... [+] Read More
Artist: Moby
Moby was one of the most controversial figures in techno music, alternately praised for bringing a face to the notoriously anonymous electronic genre, as well as being scorned by hordes of techno artists and fans for diluting and trivializing the form. In either case, Moby was one of the most important dance music figures of the early '90s,... [+] Read More
Artist: Jet
The Australian garage rock band Jet is comprised of Cameron Muncey (guitar/vocals), brothers Chris Cester (drums) and Nic Cester (guitar), and Mark Wilson (bass). Hailing from Melbourne and with dreams of making it big, the foursome formed just as the new millennium was beginning. They quickly self-released the Dirty Sweet EP in 2002. The... [+] Read More
Artist: Dream Theater
The technically proficient guitar playing of John Petrucci elevated Dream Theater to the upper echelons of contemporary heavy metal. While its lineup has continuously evolved, the Long Island-based quintet has consistently delivered sharp-edged music. Dream Theater is known for its high-energy concert performances. While they've released several... [+] Read More
Artist: Three (Memphis)
Back in the day, this was the band to see in Memphis. In 1992 we quickly rose from playing Highland Strip dives to 1000-seat venues. In three years, we had made a name for ourselves with our music and our performances. Unfortunately, after three years we all moved on. Here is the recorded anthology of Three. [+] Read More
Artist: Gaza Strippers
Former Didjits and Supersuckers guitarist Rick Sims heads up the Gaza Strippers, a glammed-up punk quartet signed to the Man's Ruin label in the late '90s. Their first album, Laced Candy, was released in 1999. 1000 Watt Confessions was issued a year later, and the expanded EP re-release Electric Bible: The New Testament (previously only... [+] Read More
