Ataxia (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Ataxia


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Genre = Experimental rock, indie rock
Years_active = 2004
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Associated_acts = Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fugazi, nowrap|The Bicycle Thief
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Current_members = John Frusciante
Joe Lally
Josh Klinghoffer
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Ataxia was a group formed by John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers on guitar; Joe Lally of Fugazi on bass; and Josh Klinghoffer on drums. Ataxia wrote and recorded songs for two weeks, and the material was separated into two albums: "Automatic Writing" (2004) and "AW II" (2007). In "Automatic Writing", Frusciante sang on "Dust", "The Sides", and "Addition"; Klinghoffer sang "Another", and Lally sang "Montreal". The songs all feature a ground-bass line with the guitar overlaying different motives and long developments. Ataxia performed two shows, both at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles on February 2 and February 3, 2004. Following this, the group disbanded.

Future

During an interview for JoshKlinghoffer.Net, Joe Lally was asked about a potential Ataxia Reunion. Following Joe's comments in this interview, sites about the members of Ataxia have launched a campaign website to encourage the band to reunite. [http://www.ataxiareunion.com link title]

Band members

*John Frusciante: Guitar, vocals
*Joe Lally: Bass, vocals
*Josh Klinghoffer: Drums, vocals

Discography

*"Automatic Writing" (2004)
*"AW II" (2007)