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Artist
Laundry
12+ albums
alternative rockProgressive rockTim Alexanderchapman stickExperimental Rock
about
There are three bands with the name Laundry. First band: Laundry first formed in 1993, while Primus’ drummer, Tim Alexander, was taking a break from the road. What initially began as a side project, however, quickly evolved into something much more. From their first show in San Francisco, Laundry turned heads with their unique, heavy sound and exotic rhythms. In response to the positive attention they received, the band continued expanding and tightening their material with hopes of soon making their first recording. When Tim’s duties with Primus once again called, Laundry guitarist, Tom Butler, and stick player, Ian Varriale continued crafting new songs, ultimately completing the melodic basis for what would become Laundry’s first recording, Blacktoungue. Tim’s schedule was increasingly busy, and time, unfortunately, was not a luxury Laundry could afford. Upon his return and following a brief period of rehearsals, the entire Blacktoungue was recorded and mixed at Tim’s home studio start to finish in just a few days. This recording included fourth member singer/lyricist Tobias Hawkins. Time constraints aside, Mammoth Records deemed the finished product well worthy of release. Laundry embarked on a tour opening for Tool in order to support Blacktoungue. Playing to thousands of people completely unfamiliar with their music, they consistently won over their listeners night after night. The audience response was strong and enthusiastic toward Laundry’s thunderous drums, nasty b
