anyone ever heard of this old band called 'The Misfits' ???

Answer 1

Who? I vaguely recall them. Oh wait, it's all coming back to me...

Seriously, The Misfits are one of the most influential hardcore/punk (whatever genre you want to group them in) bands of their time.

The Misfits had a huge impact on me and fortunately, I was able to see them live. Go pick up a couple releases. You won't be disappointed.

Answer 2

specific there extraordinarily stable horror punk band. the proper Punk Band although is the Ramones no contest. I beloved Metallicas hide of Die Die my Darling extra useful the the unique Misfits version.

Answer 3

yah have you ever seen a band wearing skeleton gloves the misfits started that

Answer 4

of course I've heard of them, Metallica did some cover songs of theirs

Answer 5

yup,I basically listen to them everyday.makes for a good day.
are you just now hearing about them or something?

Answer 6

The Misfits was a horror punk/hardcore punk band formed in 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey founded and led by singer and songwriter Glenn Danzig (born Glenn Anzalone). They were the progenitors and creators of the horror punk subgenre of punk rock music, and were a highly influential band on the genres of heavy metal, punk rock and rock music in general. Though they ceased recording and performing in 1983, a "resurrected" version of the band, without its founder and creative leader Danzig, began operations in 1995.

Glenn Danzig was very interested in Marilyn Monroe and the rumors surrounding her death, and took the band's name from The Misfits, Monroe's last film. The band's early lyrical and graphical focus was on retro (1930s-'50s) science fiction, horror films, and B-movies.

The early Misfits were often quite melodic, featuring Danzig's versatile singing, which had a style rooted in Italian tenors such as Mario Lanza and in 1950s doo wop. Early Misfits songs tended to have catchy, sing-along choruses, initially backed by Danzig's distorted keyboard accompaniments (circa 1977), and later by willfully crude guitar-rock. The band began as a largely untrained ensemble. The song "Last Caress" (a very rare track for years) is now commonly regarded as the epitome of early-Misfits songs, with blaring instruments and Danzig's melodic vocals finding a medium between Elvis Presley and the Sex Pistols.

The first album, Walk Among Us, saw the original Misfits gaining significant national exposure, in the college-radio milieu that obtained at the time. By the original band's last album, Earth A.D., they had incorporated elements from hardcore punk (evident since 1981 from their live set), with Danzig's standout vocal tone floating over a torrent of thrashing guitar, bass, and drums.

While Danzig lived with his parents in Lodi and was supported by them during the band's early career, Gerald and (as of 1980) Paul Caiafa (who recorded as Jerry Only and Doyle, respectively) helped finance the band by working long shifts at the family lumberyard, later founding a knife factory (Pro-Edge) in rural Vernon Township (which often employed later members such as ROBO, a citizen of Colombia). The Misfits seldom mixed with other New Jersey punk bands, creating their own small scene locally, while holding early acclaim in New York and expanding it nationally, largely thanks to mailing lists and other networking, including their once-small, later-considerable 'Fiend Club' fan club.

After several lineup changes, Danzig disbanded the original Misfits in 1983, having released several 7" singles and 12" records, many of which were DIY limited-editions hand-assembled by Danzig himself. For this reason, and their general scarcity, these have long been considered prime collectors' items. Epigones from Lodi, New Jersey, include the bands Mourning Noise and Rosemary's Babies, both of whom released records, and featured members who worked with Danzig in his later projects.

The band often wore ghoulish makeup when performing, and bassist Jerry Only reputedly invented a hairstyle called the devilock, with the bangs coming to a point in front of the nose or chin, a style still worn by fans today.

A "touring" incarnation of the band, without original singer Danzig, is presently led by the only other "constant" original member, bassist Jerry Only. Members of the touring group have included Marky Ramone (of the Ramones), and both drummer ROBO (who was a member of the original band), and guitarist Dez Cadena of Black Flag fame. When the band origianlly reformed, it featured Michale Graves on vocals, Jerry on bass, Dr. Chud on drums, and Jerry's brother Doyle on guitar. Doyle is currently estranged from the group and is working with a new group named Gorgeous Frankenstein (2005). Doyle recently reunited with Glenn Danzig's band Danzig to perform special sets of Misfits songs on Danzig's 2005 tour.

Answer 7

um yeah they rock. Why?? Die hard fan ask me anything!!!

Answer 8

yes they were the go-gos , believe it or not.

Answer 9

Duh. It's only on every other poseur's t-shirt (granted, they play well, but still... too much t-shirt hype).

Answer 10

WHERE Have YOU BEEN?