The Morlocks
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| The Morlocks is an American garage rock band from San Diego, California, which formed in 1984. In its first incarnation, the band consisted of guitarist Tom Clark, bassist Jeff Lucas, drummer Mark Mullen, as well as vocalist Leighton Koizumi and guitarist Ted Friedman, former members of the Gravedigger Five. After splitting up in 1987, the group reformed under Koizumi with a different lineup. |  |
History
The Morlocks began performing together in late August 1984 when the already assembled core band of Jeff Lucas, Tom Clarke, and Mark Mullen, were able to entice former Gravedigger Five members Leighton Koizumi and Ted Friedman into joining the band. The newly-formed Morlocks' first performance came in September 1984 at the Rave-Up in Los Angeles; that same night, following their performance, the band received two separate recording offers, opting, after a time, to sign a deal with Midnight Records of New York City.
That December the band recorded their first mini-LP, Emerge, for Midnight Records. The Morlocks recorded the album with a set of smashed instruments destroyed at a show in San Francisco two days earlier by the band The Tell-Tale Heart, who agreed to lend the band the instruments for the recording session. The album was produced by Jordan Tarlow, the alias of Nadroj Wolrat, who would go on to join The Fuzztones. The label released the album in the spring of 1985.
Following the release of their first LP the band relocated from San Diego to San Francisco where they released a second LP, this time for Epitaph Records. The band's second album was a live LP called Submerged Alive, which featured a performance the band had recorded in Berkeley, California, in 1986. While the album was apparently recorded live, the LP contained clear studio-manipulations of audience noise, prompting some to label it a "fake" live album.
In the summer of 1987 the band began to fall apart. Just prior to a show at the Fillmore in support of The Cult, bassist Jeff Lucas quit the band. The rest of the band held out long enough to record a handful of tracks under the production of Ron Rimsite before the entire group disbanded. The tracks recorded with Rimsite were eventually released posthumously on two 7" albums. Four years after the band's breakup a live LP from Croatia called "Wake Me When I'm Dead" was released. This was followed in 1997 by an officially-released live CD provided by guitarist Ted Friedman called "Uglier Than You'll Ever Be!," the band's final release.
Reformation
In 1999 Spin Magazine printed an article that claimed that lead singer Leighton Koizumi had died, however this turned out to be untrue, and in fact, by this time Koizumi had reformed the Morlocks and was touring Los Angeles. The newly-formed Morlocks include Koizumi on vocals, Bobby Bones on guitar & backup vocals, Lenny Pops on guitar, Nick "The Canadian" on bass, and Marky on drums. In addition to reuniting, the band was also touring newly-written songs, with Koizumi commenting in 2006 on a possible live album to be released at some time in the future.
Discography
Upcoming Events
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Mondo Hollywood
Talent: Saturday's Line Up will feature Mary Weiss (of the Shangri-Las), The Guana Batz, Kim Lenz & the Jaguars, The Lords of Altamont, Magic Christian, Luis & the Wildfires, The Love Me Nots, Muck & the Mires, Jail Weddings, Gamblers Mark, Rockin Ryan & the Real Goners, The Beat Killers, Shaun Kama & the Kings of the Wild Frontier, The SideWynders, Bad Luck Bandits and More. Burlesque, Playmate and Pin-Up Appearances by Kitten DeVille, The Goddess Adonna Vichet, La Cholita, Emily Marilyn, Ruby Luster and more! Hosted By Kim Fowley DJ Sets From Mighty Manfred (Little Stevens Underground Garage), Topper (Rhythm & Booze), Devil One (Psychotronic) Vendors, Trailers, Giveaways, Food, Drink Specials and more! Info: Tiger Mask Events Proudly Presents “Mondo Hollywood” Rock n Roll & Burlesque Weekender, Saturday, August 9th - Sunday, August 10th, 2008. Since 1995, Tiger Mask Events has hosted some the biggest and best Rock N Roll events in Southern California and Las Vegas, and this year will be no exception. The new, state of the art, Crash Mansion L.A. www.crashmansionla.com is the premier nightclub of Downtown Los Angeles. With it's over a 1,200 person capacity, giant video monitors, excellent sound system, luxurious Crash Lounge, 18 & over age limit and ample parking spaces, it provides a desired location to host an event of this stature. "Mondo Hollywood" will host talent around from around the country and over seas, featuring the best in Rock N Roll, Rockabilly, Garage, Psychedelic, Surf, Psychobilly, New Wave, Power-Pop and Punk. Also included will be special guest hosts and djs, vendors, burlesque/pin-up performances, video screen b-movie trailers and other suprises to enhance the atmosphere of the event. Featuring performances throughout the weekend by Mary Weiss (formerly of the Shangri-Las), The Guana Batz, The Polecats, The Electric Prunes, The Lords of Altamont, Muck & the Mires, The Loons, Kim Lenz & Her Jaguars, Johnny Legend, Devil Doll, Luis & the Wildfires, Magic Christian (featuring Cyril Jordon of the Flamin' Groovies / Clem Burke of Blondie / Eddie Munoz of the Plimsouls), Love Me Nots, Calavera, Woolly Bandits, The Hexxers, Beat Killers, Gamblers Mark, Moonlight Cruisers, Jail Weddings, Charlie & the Valentine Killers, The Volcanics, The Morlocks, Rockin Ryan & the Real Goners, The Sidewynders and many more. Speaking of burlesque, Varla presents, Miss Exotic World 2002 herself, Kitten DeVille, along with La Cholita (Miss Viva Las Vegas 2007), The Goddess Adonna Vichet (former Pussycat Doll & Miss Exotic World 1st Runner Up 2008), Dizzy Von Damn! (Miss Viva Las Vegas 2008), Jewel of Denial, Flame Cinders, Sophia Sirena and more luscious ladies, will bump n grind throughout the weekend. Plus, two avant-fetish performances by uber pin-up models, Emily Marilyn and Ruby Luster, promising to bring their latex best. DJs – Mighty Manfred (Little Stevens Underground Garage), Dan Electro (Club Au Go-Go / The Bullet), Lee Joseph (Dionysus Records / Bigfoot Lodge / Saints & Sinners), Devil One (Psychotonic), The Strangler (Rock n Roll Cabaret) and Topper (Rhythm & Booze) Info Line:213-747-0999 Doors Open at: 2:00 PM Doors Close at: 1:00 AM Will Call for Ticket Pick-up Closes at: 11:00 PM Ages: 18 and up Items not allowed: No food can be brought in. There is a kitchen at the club. Event Capacity: 1,200 Crash Mansion L.A. 1024 S. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90015 United States When: Aug 9, 2008 2:00:00 PM Where: Crash Mansion in Los Angeles,California Posted by:evdb |
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Mondo Hollywood-Weekend Pass
Talent: Sunday's Line up to be announced. Info: Tiger Mask Events Proudly Presents “Mondo Hollywood” Rock n Roll & Burlesque Weekender, Saturday, August 9th - Sunday, August 10th, 2008. Since 1995, Tiger Mask Events has hosted some the biggest and best Rock N Roll events in Southern California and Las Vegas, and this year will be no exception. The new, state of the art, Crash Mansion L.A. www.crashmansionla.com is the premier nightclub of Downtown Los Angeles. With it's over a 1,200 person capacity, giant video monitors, excellent sound system, luxurious Crash Lounge, 18 & over age limit and ample parking spaces, it provides a desired location to host an event of this stature. "Mondo Hollywood" will host talent around from around the country and over seas, featuring the best in Rock N Roll, Rockabilly, Garage, Psychedelic, Surf, Psychobilly, New Wave, Power-Pop and Punk. Also included will be special guest hosts and djs, vendors, burlesque/pin-up performances, video screen b-movie trailers and other suprises to enhance the atmosphere of the event. Featuring performances throughout the weekend by Mary Weiss (formerly of the Shangri-Las), The Guana Batz, The Polecats, The Electric Prunes, The Lords of Altamont, Muck & the Mires, The Loons, Kim Lenz & Her Jaguars, Johnny Legend, Devil Doll, Luis & the Wildfires, Magic Christian (featuring Cyril Jordon of the Flamin' Groovies / Clem Burke of Blondie / Eddie Munoz of the Plimsouls), Love Me Nots, Calavera, Woolly Bandits, The Hexxers, Beat Killers, Gamblers Mark, Moonlight Cruisers, Jail Weddings, Charlie & the Valentine Killers, The Volcanics, The Morlocks, Rockin Ryan & the Real Goners, The Sidewynders and many more. Speaking of burlesque, Varla presents, Miss Exotic World 2002 herself, Kitten DeVille, along with La Cholita (Miss Viva Las Vegas 2007), The Goddess Adonna Vichet (former Pussycat Doll & Miss Exotic World 1st Runner Up 2008), Dizzy Von Damn! (Miss Viva Las Vegas 2008), Jewel of Denial, Flame Cinders, Sophia Sirena and more luscious ladies, will bump n grind throughout the weekend. Plus, two avant-fetish performances by uber pin-up models, Emily Marilyn and Ruby Luster, promising to bring their latex best. DJs – Mighty Manfred (Little Stevens Underground Garage), Dan Electro (Club Au Go-Go / The Bullet), Lee Joseph (Dionysus Records / Bigfoot Lodge / Saints & Sinners), Devil One (Psychotonic), The Strangler (Rock n Roll Cabaret) and Topper (Rhythm & Booze) Info Line:213-747-0999 Doors Open at: 2:00 PM Doors Close at: 1:00 AM Ages: 18 and up Items not allowed: No food can be brought in. There is a kitchen at the club. Event Capacity: 1,200 Crash Mansion L.A. 1024 S. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90015 United States When: Aug 9, 2008 2:00:00 PM Where: Crash Mansion in Los Angeles,California Posted by:evdb |
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Mondo Hollywood
Talent: Sunday's Line up will include The Polecats, The Electric Prunes, Devil Doll, The Moonlight Cruisers, The Loons, The Morlocks, The Hexxers, Johnny Legend, Calavera, Charlie & the Valentine Killers, The Riff Raffs, The Woolly Bandits, The Brimstone Howl, The Volcanics, Champagne Velvet and more! Info: Tiger Mask Events Proudly Presents “Mondo Hollywood” Rock n Roll & Burlesque Weekender, Saturday, August 9th - Sunday, August 10th, 2008. Since 1995, Tiger Mask Events has hosted some the biggest and best Rock N Roll events in Southern California and Las Vegas, and this year will be no exception. The new, state of the art, Crash Mansion L.A. www.crashmansionla.com is the premier nightclub of Downtown Los Angeles. With it's over a 1,200 person capacity, giant video monitors, excellent sound system, luxurious Crash Lounge, 18 & over age limit and ample parking spaces, it provides a desired location to host an event of this stature. "Mondo Hollywood" will host talent around from around the country and over seas, featuring the best in Rock N Roll, Rockabilly, Garage, Psychedelic, Surf, Psychobilly, New Wave, Power-Pop and Punk. Also included will be special guest hosts and djs, vendors, burlesque/pin-up performances, video screen b-movie trailers and other suprises to enhance the atmosphere of the event. Featuring performances throughout the weekend by Mary Weiss (formerly of the Shangri-Las), The Guana Batz, The Polecats, The Electric Prunes, The Lords of Altamont, Muck & the Mires, The Loons, Kim Lenz & Her Jaguars, Johnny Legend, Devil Doll, Luis & the Wildfires, Magic Christian (featuring Cyril Jordon of the Flamin' Groovies / Clem Burke of Blondie / Eddie Munoz of the Plimsouls), Love Me Nots, Calavera, Woolly Bandits, The Hexxers, Beat Killers, Gamblers Mark, Moonlight Cruisers, Jail Weddings, Charlie & the Valentine Killers, The Volcanics, The Morlocks, Rockin Ryan & the Real Goners, The Sidewynders and many more. Speaking of burlesque, Varla presents, Miss Exotic World 2002 herself, Kitten DeVille, along with La Cholita (Miss Viva Las Vegas 2007), The Goddess Adonna Vichet (former Pussycat Doll & Miss Exotic World 1st Runner Up 2008), Dizzy Von Damn! (Miss Viva Las Vegas 2008), Jewel of Denial, Flame Cinders, Sophia Sirena and more luscious ladies, will bump n grind throughout the weekend. Plus, two avant-fetish performances by uber pin-up models, Emily Marilyn and Ruby Luster, promising to bring their latex best. DJs – Mighty Manfred (Little Stevens Underground Garage), Dan Electro (Club Au Go-Go / The Bullet), Lee Joseph (Dionysus Records / Bigfoot Lodge / Saints & Sinners), Devil One (Psychotonic), The Strangler (Rock n Roll Cabaret) and Topper (Rhythm & Booze) Info Line:213-747-0999 Doors Open at: 2:00 PM Doors Close at: 1:00 AM Will Call for Ticket Pick-up Closes at: 11:00 PM Ages: 18 and up Items not allowed: No food can be brought in. There is a kitchen at the club. Event Capacity: 1,200 Crash Mansion L.A. 1024 S. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90015 United States When: Aug 10, 2008 2:00:00 PM Where: Crash Mansion in Los Angeles,California Posted by:evdb |
In The Blogosphere
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The Morlocks: Live at the Swedish American Hall
(Could it be this show from Sept. 28, 1985?) Freshly arrived in town, Jerry Cornelius outdoes himself as MC. “That’s me,” Jerry writes. “Doing the intro in imitation of the Dutch band, Q65 — which the Morlocks worshipped.” (more…) |
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Locate the Morlocks - Webisode .0001 - A New Webisode Every Week Now
The series follows the band members through the trials and tribulations of preparing for their European Tour while releasing their new independent album on Olde Haat Records. Repost this video, send it to your mobile phone, ... |
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More Morlocks lore
His collection of photos, flyers, lyric sheets and other curiosities spans the band’s earliest days in San Diego (summer 1984) to the dissolution of the original lineup three years later. Here’sa showcase of Jeff’s collection followed ... |
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The Morlocks: Wake Me When I’m Dead
Breaking Che Underground news: Sitting poolside in Las Vegas, ur-Morlocks drummer Mark Mullen has reportedly unearthed the band’s legendary lost album, Wake Me When I’m Dead, available for free download. ... |
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Morlocks in motion
Here’sa set of performance photos of the Morlocks playing San Francisco’s Swedish American Hall sometime after the band’s move north as well as earlier shots of them playing an undisclosed location in San Diego. ... |
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