Dead Moon split up....

Dead Moon, one of my favorite bands, called it quits. After 20 years! They were one of the best live bands ever, and I think it was the band that I saw live at least 20 times. Even did some supportshows for them...

Here's the official goodbye from Fred:

After 20 yrs, Dead Moon is retiring. It has been a journey we will always treasure and feel that a worldwide family has emerged in its place. Dead Moon became much bigger than the band itself, it became a DIY underground hopeful for a lot of people. The candle is still burning!

--Fred Cole

Fred started his recording career in the early sixties as Deep Soul Cole. In the mid 60's he had an USA hit with his garage punk combo the Lollipop Shoppe and a song called "You must be a Witch". This song was also one of the highlights of every Dead Moon show. After that he played in bands as The Rats, The Weeds and became one of the founders of the stoner sound with Zipper.

In the early 80's he formed Dead Moon with his wife and longtime compagnion Toody together with drummer Andrew. Since then they have been touring and recording non stop. They record all of their albums and singles in mono, in their bedroom, using the old recording device that was used on the orignal of "Louie Louie" by the Kingsmen!

Although it is the band that I saw play live more than any other, I only have photographed them once. Most of the time I was to busy in the pit...

Fred, Toody & Andrew I'll will miss you forever! Let the candle burn!

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