The Droogs

The Droogs was a United States rock group from Los Angeles, active between 1972 and 1992, with the majority of releases from the mid-1980s onwards.

The band was formed by Ric Albin (vocals), Roger Clay (guitar), Paul Motter (bass), and Kyle Raven (drums).Strong, Martin C. (1999) "The Great Alternative & Indie Discography", Canongate, ISBN 0-86241-913-1] Inspired by 1960s garage rock, during the 1970s, they released six singles (later collected on the "Anthology" album), with several changes of personnel in the rhythm section.Larkin, Colin (1992) "The Guinness Who's Who of Indie & New Wave Music", Guinness Publishing, ISBN 0-85112-579-4] The line-up stabilized in the early 1980s with David Provost (formerly of Dream Syndicate) on bass/keyboards and Jon Gerlach on drums. In the mid-1980s, the band was considered part of the "Paisley Underground" scene, but found greatest success in Europe, and in 1987 signed to the German label "Music Maniac".Harris, Craig, " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&searchlink=DROOGS&sql=11:g9fwxqq5ldfe~T1 Allmusic biography] "]

The band split up in 1992, after a final album, 1991's "Guerilla Love-In".

Discography

ingles, EPs

*"He's Waiting" (1973)
*"Set My Love on You" (1978)
*"Heads Examined" EP (1983) Plug-a-socket

Albums

*"Memorial" (1980) Stapled Chin Music (cassette only)
*"Stone Cold World" (1984) Passport
*"Kingdom Day" (1987) PVC
*"Anthology" (1987) Music Maniac
*"Mad Dog Dreams" (1990) Music Maniac
*"Live in Europe 1990" (1990) Music Maniac
*"Want Something" (1991)
*"Guerilla Love-In" (1991) Music Maniac
*"Atomic Garage" (1997) Impossible Records

References