Ten Hands (band)
American rock band
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Ten Hands is a rock band based in Denton, Texas, United States. The band consists of:
- J. Paul Slavens (keyboards, lead vocals),
- Steve Brand (guitar, backing vocals),
- Gary Muller (Chapman stick, backing vocals),
- Mike Dillon (percussion, backing vocals),
- Alan Emert (drums, backing vocals).
GenresRock, funk, alternative
Years active1986–present
LabelsESG Records, Slipped Disc, Clubland Records
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Rock, funk, alternative |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | ESG Records, Slipped Disc, Clubland Records |
| Members | J. Paul Slavens Steve Brand Gary Muller "BIG" Al Emert Mike Dillon |
| Past members | Earl Harvin Matt Chamberlain Ed McMahon Greg Beck Chris Claridy Chad Rueffer Joe Cripps Pete Wilson Matt Thompson |
| Website | http://tenhandsmusic.com |
Described as a cross between the jazz-rock-art style of Frank Zappa and the psychedelic punk of the Meat Puppets, Ten Hands had a style that was better appreciated live, more so than in the studio. The late 1980s local scene adored them and the Dallas Observer awarded Ten Hands numerous accolades in 1988-1989.
The band performed regularly from the mid 1980s through 1995. Since 2014, they have been playing regular shows several times a year in the Dallas area, with various lineups.[1][2][3]
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Kung Fu ... That's What I Like | ESG |
| 1989 | The Big One Is Coming (live) | ESG |
| 1992 | Be My Guru | Slipped Disc |
| 1993 | Jazz For Jerks | Clubland |
| 1996 | The Big One That Got Away (live) | Clubland |