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| origin = [[Tucson, Arizona|Tucson]], [[Arizona]], [[United States]]
| origin = [[Tucson, Arizona]], U.S.
| genre = [[Hard rock]], [[punk rock]], [[cowpunk]], [[southern rock]],
| genre = [[Hard rock]], [[punk rock]], [[cowpunk]], [[southern rock]]
| years_active = 1988–present
| years_active = 1988–present
| label = [[Sub Pop]], Mid-Fi
| label = [[Sub Pop]], Mid-Fi
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| associated_acts = Junkyard Dogs
| website = [http://www.supersuckers.com Official band site]
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| current_members = Eddie Spaghetti<br>"Metal" Marty Chandler<br>Christopher "Chango" von Streicher
| current_members = Eddie Spaghetti<br />"Marty Chandler<br />Christopher von Streicher
| past_members = Dancing Eagle<br>Ron Heathman<br>Rick Sims<br>
| past_members = Dancing Eagle<br />Ron Heathman<br />Rick Sims<br />
Mike Musburger<br>[[Dusty Watson]]<br>Eric Martin<br>Scott Churilla<br>Dan "Thunder" Bolton
Mike Musburger<br />[[Dusty Watson]]<br />Eric Martin<br />Scott Churilla<br />Dan "Thunder" Bolton
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'''The Supersuckers''' are an American [[Rock music|rock]] band, formed in 1988, whose music ranges from [[alternative rock]] to [[country rock]] to [[cowpunk]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Supersuckers know their limits {{!}} The Spokesman-Review|url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/aug/22/supersuckers-know-their-limits-when-it-comes-to/|website=www.spokesman.com|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> [[AllMusic]] describes the band as "the bastard sons of [[Foghat]], [[AC/DC]], and [[ZZ Top]] after being weaned on punk rock, unafraid of massive guitar riffs, outsized personalities, or pledging allegiance to sex, weed, and Satan with a wink and a nudge."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Supersuckers {{!}} Biography & History|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/supersuckers-mn0000752022/biography|website=AllMusic|language=en-us|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref>
'''The Supersuckers''' are an American [[Rock music|rock]] band, formed in 1988, whose music ranges from [[alternative rock]] to [[country rock]] to [[cowpunk]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Supersuckers know their limits {{!}} The Spokesman-Review|url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/aug/22/supersuckers-know-their-limits-when-it-comes-to/|website=spokesman.com|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> [[AllMusic]] describes the band as "the bastard sons of [[Foghat]], [[AC/DC]], and [[ZZ Top]] after being weaned on punk rock, unafraid of massive guitar riffs, outsized personalities, or pledging allegiance to sex, weed, and Satan with a wink and a nudge."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Supersuckers {{!}} Biography & History|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/supersuckers-mn0000752022/biography|website=AllMusic|language=en-us|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref>


Bassist/singer Eddie Spaghetti (real name Edward Daly) leads the band and is its only constant member. Their current lineup also includes guitarist Marty Chandler and drummer Christopher von Streicher. Their most recent album, ''[[Play That Rock N' Roll]]'', was released in February 2020.
Bassist/singer Eddie Spaghetti (real name Edward Daly) leads the band and is its only constant member. Their current lineup also includes guitarist Marty Chandler and drummer Christopher von Streicher. Their most recent album, ''[[Play That Rock N' Roll]]'', was released in February 2020.


==History==
==History==
The Supersuckers were formed in late 1988 as The Black Supersuckers in [[Tucson, Arizona]], first playing traditional [[punk rock]].<ref name=":0" /> The original line-up was Eddie Spaghetti (Edward Daly) on bass, Dan "Thunder" Bolton and Ron "Rontrose" Heathman on guitar, Dan Siegal (who later used the stage name Dancing Eagle) on drums, and Eric Martin on vocals. All had been high school friends in Tucson.<ref name=":0" /> In 1989, they moved to [[Seattle, Washington]] due to limited interest in their hometown scene.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SUPERSUCKERS|url=http://www.fearandloathingfanzine.com/supersuckers.html|website=www.fearandloathingfanzine.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> Martin then left the band, and Eddie Spaghetti took over on vocals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dirt Roads, Dead Ends and Dust|url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/dirt-roads-dead-ends-and-dust-6418849|last=Mehr|first=Bob|date=1999-11-25|website=Phoenix New Times|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Q&A: Eddie Spaghetti of Supersuckers|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/qa-eddie-spaghetti-of-supersuckers-53359/|last1=Dunn|first1=Jancee|last2=Dunn|first2=Jancee|date=1995-11-16|website=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> They recorded numerous singles and cover songs for various small labels before being signed to [[Sub Pop]].<ref name=":0" /> Their early recordings are compiled on the 1992 release ''[[The Songs All Sound the Same]]''.<ref>{{Citation|title=The Songs All Sound the Same - Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-songs-all-sound-the-same-mw0000098187|language=en-us|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> Their first album with [[Sub Pop]], ''[[The Smoke of Hell]]'', was released in 1992, featuring a cover by graphic artist [[Daniel Clowes|Dan Clowes]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Songs Don't All Sound the Same|url=https://www.seattleweekly.com/music/the-songs-dont-all-sound-the-same/|last=Matos|first=Michaelangelo|date=2006-10-09|website=Seattle Weekly|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref>
The Supersuckers were formed in late 1988 as The Black Supersuckers in [[Tucson, Arizona]], first playing traditional [[punk rock]].<ref name=":0" /> The original line-up was Edward "Eddie Spaghetti" Daly on bass, Dan "Thunder" Bolton and Ron "Rontrose" Heathman on guitars, Dan Siegel (who later used the stage name Dancing Eagle) on drums, and Eric Martin on vocals. All had been high school friends in Tucson.<ref name=":0" /> In 1989, they moved to [[Seattle, Washington]] because a friend told them there were a ton of clubs to play and you could wear your leather jacket in the Summer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Supersuckers|url=http://www.fearandloathingfanzine.com/supersuckers.html|website=fearandloathingfanzine.com|language=en|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> Martin then left the band a year later and returned to Tucson, and Eddie Spaghetti took over on vocals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dirt Roads, Dead Ends and Dust|url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/dirt-roads-dead-ends-and-dust-6418849|last=Mehr|first=Bob|date=November 25, 1999|website=Phoenix New Times|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite magazine|title=Q&A: Eddie Spaghetti of Supersuckers|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/qa-eddie-spaghetti-of-supersuckers-53359/|last1=Dunn|first1=Jancee|date=November 16, 1995|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> They recorded numerous singles and cover songs for various small labels before being signed to [[Sub Pop]].<ref name=":0" /> Their early recordings are compiled on the 1992 release ''[[The Songs All Sound the Same]]''.<ref>{{Citation|title=The Songs All Sound the Same Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-songs-all-sound-the-same-mw0000098187|language=en-us|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> Their first album with [[Sub Pop]], ''[[The Smoke of Hell]]'', was released in 1992, featuring a cover by graphic artist [[Daniel Clowes|Dan Clowes]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Songs Don't All Sound the Same|url=https://www.seattleweekly.com/music/the-songs-dont-all-sound-the-same/|last=Matos|first=Michaelangelo|date=October 9, 2006|website=Seattle Weekly|language=en-US|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref>


[[File:Supersuckers (10279754815).jpg|thumb|Supersuckers in Japan, 1994]]
In 1995, guitarist Heathman temporarily left the band and was replaced by Rick Sims, formerly of the [[Didjits]] (and later the [[Gaza Strippers]]), for the recording of their third album, ''[[The Sacrilicious Sounds of The Supersuckers|The Sacrilicious Sounds of the Supersuckers]]'', which was produced by [[Paul Leary]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Citation|title=The Sacrilicious Sounds of the Supersuckers - Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-sacrilicious-sounds-of-the-supersuckers-mw0000645238|language=en-us|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> Also in 1995, the Supersuckers played at [[Farm Aid]] for the first time.<ref name=":2" /> In 1997, Heathman returned for the recording of their fourth album, ''[[Must've Been High]]'', which signaled a move into [[alternative country]] after the hard rock of the previous two albums. The album included a guest appearance by [[Willie Nelson]],<ref>{{Citation|title=Must've Been High - Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/mustve-been-high-mw0000619569|language=en-us|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> with whom the band had performed onstage at Farm Aid.<ref name=":2" />


In 1995, guitarist Heathman temporarily left the band and was replaced by Rick Sims, formerly of the [[Didjits]] (and later the [[Gaza Strippers]]), for the recording of their third album, ''[[The Sacrilicious Sounds of the Supersuckers]]'', which was produced by [[Paul Leary]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Citation|title=The Sacrilicious Sounds of the Supersuckers Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-sacrilicious-sounds-of-the-supersuckers-mw0000645238|language=en-us|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> Also in 1995, the Supersuckers played at [[Farm Aid]] for the first time.<ref name=":2" /> In 1997, Heathman returned for the recording of their fourth album, ''[[Must've Been High]]'', which signaled a move into [[alternative country]] after the hard rock of the previous two albums. The album included a guest appearance by [[Willie Nelson]],<ref>{{Citation|title=Must've Been High Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/mustve-been-high-mw0000619569|language=en-us|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> with whom the band had performed onstage at Farm Aid.<ref name=":2" />
The band's final album with Sub-Pop was the compilation ''[[How the Supersuckers Became the Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World]]'' in 1999.<ref>{{Citation|title=How the Supersuckers Became the Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World - Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/how-the-supersuckers-became-the-greatest-rock-and-roll-band-in-the-world-mw0000248560|language=en-us|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> The band had left Sub Pop to sign a major-label deal with [[Interscope Records|Interscope]] and announced a new traditional rock album, but they were dropped from the label during corporate restructuring and the planned album was never released.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Supersuckers frontman Eddie Spaghetti on the band's new album, hanging with the West Memphis 3, and why rock is dead|url=https://badfeelingmag.com/2014/11/04/interview-supersuckers-frontman-eddie-spaghetti-on-the-bands-new-album-hanging-with-the-west-memphis-3-and-why-rock-is-dead/|last=Sigler|first=Gabriel|date=2014-11-04|website=Bad Feeling Magazine|language=en-CA|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> Some songs from the lost Interscope album appeared on the album ''[[The Evil Powers of Rock 'N' Roll]]'' in 1999, released on a small independent label.<ref>{{Citation|title=Evil Powers of Rock 'n' Roll - Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-evil-powers-of-rock-n-roll-mw0000248008|language=en-us|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Evil Powers Of Rock 'N' Roll {{!}} NME|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews-nme-1880-328378|date=2005-09-12|website=NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs {{!}} NME.COM|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> They contributed two songs, including one in collaboration with [[Eddie Vedder]], to the charity album ''[[Free the West Memphis 3]]'' in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vedder, Waits, Others Aim to Free the West Memphis 3|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=115055&page=1|website=ABC News|language=en|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> Disillusioned by the experience with Interscope, the band started their own label, Mid-Fi Recordings, in 2002.<ref name=":1" />


Their first self-released album was ''[[Motherfuckers Be Trippin']]'' in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Supersuckers: Motherfuckers Be Trippin'|url=https://www.popmatters.com/supersuckers-motherfuckers-2496071232.html|date=2003-04-20|website=PopMatters|language=en|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> Drummer Dancing Eagle then left the band and was replaced by temporary drummers Mike "Murderburger" Musburger<ref name=":0" /> and [[Dusty Watson]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=20 Questions with Dusty Watson (Part 1)|url=http://cityofdevils.info/words/2009/1/27/20-questions-with-dusty-watson-part-1.html|website=City of Devils|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> followed by a six-year stint by Scott "Scottzilla" Churilla (who had previously played with [[The Reverend Horton Heat|Reverend Horton Heat]]).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bringing the Reverend Horton Heat to Oakland|url=https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/bringing-the-reverend-horton-heat-to-oakland/Content?oid=3289621|last=Swan|first=Rachel|website=East Bay Express|language=en|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> After several live albums and archival compilations released on their Mid-Fi label, Dancing Eagle returned to the lineup temporarily for their next full-length album, ''Get It Together'', in 2008.<ref>{{Citation|title=Get It Together - Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/get-it-together-mw0000802404|language=en-us|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> The band then took an extended hiatus, during which Ron Heathman and Dancing Eagle left the band for the second time each and Eddie Spaghetti released two solo albums via [[Bloodshot Records]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>[http://www.bloodshotrecords.com/news/new-record-eddie-spaghetti-start-2011-style New Record from Eddie Spaghetti to start 2011 in style!]. Bloodshot Records. Retrieved on 2012-04-02.</ref> The band discontinued its Mid-Fi label and signed with [[SPV GmbH|Steamhammer Records]], issuing the hard rock-oriented album ''[[Get the Hell]]'' in 2014. This album introduced new members "Metal" Marty Chandler on guitar and Christopher "Chango" von Streicher on drums.<ref>{{Citation|title=Get the Hell - Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/get-the-hell-mw0002596787|language=en-us|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref>
The band's final album with Sub-Pop was the compilation ''[[How the Supersuckers Became the Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World]]'' in 1999.<ref>{{Citation|title=How the Supersuckers Became the Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World – Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/how-the-supersuckers-became-the-greatest-rock-and-roll-band-in-the-world-mw0000248560|language=en-us|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> The band had left Sub Pop to sign a major-label deal with [[Interscope Records|Interscope]] and announced a new traditional rock album, but they were dropped from the label during corporate restructuring and the planned album was never released.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Supersuckers frontman Eddie Spaghetti on the band's new album, hanging with the West Memphis 3, and why rock is dead|url=https://badfeelingmag.com/2014/11/04/interview-supersuckers-frontman-eddie-spaghetti-on-the-bands-new-album-hanging-with-the-west-memphis-3-and-why-rock-is-dead/|last=Sigler|first=Gabriel|date=November 4, 2014|website=Bad Feeling Magazine|language=en-CA|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> Some songs from the lost Interscope album appeared on the album ''[[The Evil Powers of Rock 'N' Roll]]'' in 1999, released on a small independent label.<ref>{{Citation|title=Evil Powers of Rock 'n' Roll – Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-evil-powers-of-rock-n-roll-mw0000248008|language=en-us|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Evil Powers Of Rock 'N' Roll|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews-nme-1880-328378|date=September 12, 2005|website=NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs |language=en-GB|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> They contributed two songs, including one in collaboration with [[Eddie Vedder]], to the charity album ''[[Free the West Memphis 3]]'' in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vedder, Waits, Others Aim to Free the West Memphis 3|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=115055&page=1|website=ABC News|language=en|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> Disillusioned by the experience with Interscope, the band started their own label, Mid-Fi Recordings, in 2002.<ref name=":1" />


Their first self-released album was ''[[Motherfuckers Be Trippin']]'' in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Supersuckers: Motherfuckers Be Trippin'|url=https://www.popmatters.com/supersuckers-motherfuckers-2496071232.html|date=April 20, 2003|website=PopMatters|language=en|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> Drummer Dancing Eagle then left the band and was replaced by temporary drummers Mike "Murderburger" Musburger<ref name=":0" /> and [[Dusty Watson]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=20 Questions with Dusty Watson (Part 1)|url=http://cityofdevils.info/words/2009/1/27/20-questions-with-dusty-watson-part-1.html|website=City of Devils|language=en-US|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> followed by a six-year stint by Scott "Scottzilla" Churilla (who had previously played with [[The Reverend Horton Heat|Reverend Horton Heat]]).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bringing the Reverend Horton Heat to Oakland|url=https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/bringing-the-reverend-horton-heat-to-oakland/Content?oid=3289621|last=Swan|first=Rachel|website=East Bay Express| date=July 18, 2012 |language=en|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> After several live albums and archival compilations released on their Mid-Fi label, and then finally another full-length album after many years, ''Get It Together'', in 2008.<ref>{{Citation|title=Get It Together – Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/get-it-together-mw0000802404|language=en-us|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> The band then took an extended hiatus, during which Ron Heathman left the band for the second time and Eddie Spaghetti released two solo albums via [[Bloodshot Records]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>[http://www.bloodshotrecords.com/news/new-record-eddie-spaghetti-start-2011-style New Record from Eddie Spaghetti to start 2011 in style!]. Bloodshot Records. Retrieved on April 2, 2012.</ref> The band discontinued its Mid-Fi label and signed with [[Acetate Records]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Supersuckers Discography|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/supersuckers-mn0000752022/discography|date=June 2, 2022|website=AllMusic|language=en|access-date=June 2, 2022}}</ref> and [[SPV GmbH|Steamhammer Records]] in Europe, issuing the hard rock-oriented album ''[[Get the Hell]]'' in 2014. This album introduced new members "Metal" Marty Chandler on guitar and Christopher "Chango" von Streicher on drums.<ref>{{Citation|title=Get the Hell – Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits </ref>
In 2015, Eddie Spaghetti recovered from a cancer diagnosis,<ref>{{Cite web|title='I Fought Cancer…And Won!' by Supersuckers' Eddie Spaghetti|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/i-fought-cancer-and-won-by-supersuckers-eddie-spaghetti|last=February 2016|first=MÖRAT 22|website=loudersound|language=en|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> while the only other remaining original member of the band, Dan Bolton, departed and was not replaced.<ref name=":0" /> Now a trio with Spaghetti, Chandler, and von Streicher, the Supersuckers experimented with country music again in the 2015 album ''[[Holdin' the Bag]]''.<ref>{{Citation|title=Holdin' the Bag - Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/holdin-the-bag-mw0002873159|language=en-us|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=It's rock, it's country, it's the Supersuckers|url=https://www.mtexpress.com/arts_and_events/events/it-s-rock-it-s-country-it-s-the-supersuckers/article_5f2390ba-6ee5-11e6-bc4f-27c37859a7e8.html|last=Kerstetter|first=Andy|website=Idaho Mountain Express Newspaper|language=en|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> They returned to hard rock for the 2018 album ''[[Suck It (album)|Suck It]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=REVIEW: SUPERSUCKERS - SUCK IT (2018)|url=https://www.maximumvolumemusic.com/review-supersuckers-suck-it-2018/|last=Andy Thorley|date=2018-09-05|website=Maximum Volume Music|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> The album ''[[Play That Rock N' Roll]]'', recorded at [[Willie Nelson]]'s home studio in Austin, Texas, was released by Steamhammer in February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SUPERSUCKERS - to release their album "Play That Rock 'N' Roll" via Steamhammer / SPV on February 7, 2020 #supersuckers|url=https://kickassforever.com/supersuckers-to-release-their-album-play-that-rock-n-roll-via-steamhammer-spv-on-february-7-2020-supersuckers/|last=Erigo|first=John|date=2020-01-09|website=KICK ASS Forever|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> Founding guitarist Ron Heathman died in August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=August 19|first1=Philip TrappPublished|last2=2020|title=Supersuckers Guitarist Ron 'Rontrose' Heathman Has Died|url=https://loudwire.com/supersuckers-guitarist-ron-heathman-dead/|access-date=2020-08-19|website=Loudwire|language=en}}</ref>

In 2015, Eddie Spaghetti recovered from a cancer diagnosis,<ref>{{Cite web|title='I Fought Cancer... And Won!' by Supersuckers' Eddie Spaghetti|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/i-fought-cancer-and-won-by-supersuckers-eddie-spaghetti|website=loudersound|date=February 22, 2016|language=en|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> while the only other remaining original member of the band, Dan Bolton, departed and was not replaced.<ref name=":0" /> Now a trio with Spaghetti, Chandler, and von Streicher, the Supersuckers experimented with country music again in the 2015 album ''[[Holdin' the Bag]]''.<ref>{{Citation|title=Holdin' the Bag Supersuckers {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/holdin-the-bag-mw0002873159|language=en-us|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=It's rock, it's country, it's the Supersuckers|url=https://www.mtexpress.com/arts_and_events/events/it-s-rock-it-s-country-it-s-the-supersuckers/article_5f2390ba-6ee5-11e6-bc4f-27c37859a7e8.html|last=Kerstetter|first=Andy|website=Idaho Mountain Express Newspaper|date=August 31, 2016 |language=en|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> They returned to hard rock for the 2018 album ''[[Suck It (album)|Suck It]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Review: Supersuckers Suck It (2018)|url=https://www.maximumvolumemusic.com/review-supersuckers-suck-it-2018/|first=Andy|last=Thorley|date=September 5, 2018|website=Maximum Volume Music|language=en-US|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> The album ''[[Play That Rock N' Roll]]'', recorded at [[Willie Nelson]]'s home studio in Austin, Texas, was released by Acetate / Steamhammer in February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Supersuckers to release their album "Play That Rock 'N' Roll" via Acetate / Steamhammer / SPV on February 7, 2020 #supersuckers|url=https://kickassforever.com/supersuckers-to-release-their-album-play-that-rock-n-roll-via-steamhammer-spv-on-february-7-2020-supersuckers/|last=Erigo|first=John|date=January 9, 2020|website=KICK ASS Forever|language=en-US|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> Founding guitarist Ron Heathman died in August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 19, 2020|first=Philip |last=Trapp|title=Supersuckers Guitarist Ron 'Rontrose' Heathman Has Died|url=https://loudwire.com/supersuckers-guitarist-ron-heathman-dead/|access-date=August 19, 2020|website=Loudwire|language=en}}</ref>


==Band members==
==Band members==
===Current===
===Current===
*Eddie Spaghetti – bass <small>(1988–present)</small>, lead vocals <small>(1989–present)</small>
* Edward "Eddie Spaghetti" Daly – bass <small>(1988–present)</small>, lead vocals <small>(1989–present)</small>
*"Metal" Marty Chandler – guitar, backing vocals <small>(2009–present)</small>
* "Metal" Marty Chandler – guitars, backing vocals <small>(2009–present)</small>
*Christopher "Chango" von Streicher – drums <small>(2012–present)</small>
* Christopher "Chango" von Streicher – drums <small>(2012–present)</small>


===Former===
===Former===
*Dancing Eagle/Dan Siegal – drums, backing vocals <small>(1988–2003, 2008)</small>
* Dancing Eagle/Dan Siegel – drums, backing vocals <small>(1988–2003, 2008)</small>
*Dan "Thunder" Bolton – guitar, backing vocals <small>(1988–2003, 2005–2014)</small>
* Dan "Thunder" Bolton – guitars, backing vocals <small>(1988–2003, 2005–2014)</small>
*Ron "Rontrose" Heathman – guitars, backing vocals <small>(1988–1995, 1996–2009, died 2020)</small>
* Ron "Rontrose" Heathman – guitars, backing vocals <small>(1988–1995, 1996–2009, died 2020)</small>
*Eric Martin – lead vocals <small>(1988–1989)</small>
* Eric Martin – lead vocals <small>(1988–1989)</small>
*Rick Sims – guitar, backing vocals <small>(1995–1996)</small>
* Rick Sims – guitars, backing vocals <small>(1995–1996)</small>
*Dusty Watson – drums <small>(2005–2006)</small>
* Dusty Watson – drums <small>(2005–2006)</small>
*Mike "Murderburger" Musburger - drums <small>(2005-2006)</small>
* Mike "Murderburger" Musburger drums <small>(2005–2006)</small>
*Scott "Scottzilla" Churilla - drums <small>(2006-2012)</small>
* Scott "Scottzilla" Churilla drums <small>(2006–2012)</small>


===Timeline===
===Timeline===
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===Studio albums===
===Studio albums===
* ''[[The Smoke of Hell]]'' (1992)
* ''[[The Smoke of Hell]]'' (1992)
* ''[[La Mano Cornuda]]'' (1994)
* ''[[La Mano Cornuda]]'' (1994)
* ''[[The Sacrilicious Sounds of the Supersuckers]]'' (1995)
* ''[[The Sacrilicious Sounds of the Supersuckers]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Must've Been High]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Must've Been High]]'' (1997)
* ''[[The Evil Powers of Rock 'N' Roll]]'' (1999)
* ''[[The Evil Powers of Rock 'N' Roll]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Motherfuckers Be Trippin']]'' (2003)
* ''[[Motherfuckers Be Trippin']]'' (2003)
* ''Paid'' (2006)
* ''Paid (EP)'' (2006)
* ''[[Get It Together (album)|Get it Together]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Get It Together (album)|Get It Together]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Get the Hell]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Get the Hell]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Holdin' the Bag]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Holdin' the Bag]]'' (2015)
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* ''[[Play That Rock N' Roll]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Play That Rock N' Roll]]'' (2020)


===Split releases ===
===Split releases===
"Reverend Horton Heat"/"Supersuckers" (1994 split ep 400 Bucks/ Caliente Sub Pop.

* "Supersuckers" / "Steve Earle" (1997; split single with [[Steve Earle]])<ref>
* "Supersuckers" / "Steve Earle" (1997; split single with [[Steve Earle]])<ref>
[http://www.subpop.com/releases/supersuckers_steve_earle/eps/steve_earle_and_the_supersuckers Sub Pop Records discography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405230054/http://www.subpop.com/releases/supersuckers_steve_earle/eps/steve_earle_and_the_supersuckers|date=2013-04-05}}</ref><ref>[http://www.vinylnet.co.uk/record-label-discographies.asp link Vinylnet UK discography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070702170555/http://www.vinylnet.co.uk/record-label-discographies.asp|date=2007-07-02}}</ref>
[http://www.subpop.com/releases/supersuckers_steve_earle/eps/steve_earle_and_the_supersuckers Sub Pop Records discography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405230054/http://www.subpop.com/releases/supersuckers_steve_earle/eps/steve_earle_and_the_supersuckers|date=April 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>[http://www.vinylnet.co.uk/record-label-discographies.asp link Vinylnet UK discography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070702170555/http://www.vinylnet.co.uk/record-label-discographies.asp|date=July 2, 2007}}</ref>
*''[[Splitsville 1]]'' (2002; split album with [[Electric Frankenstein]])
* ''[[Splitsville 1]]'' (2002; split album with [[Electric Frankenstein]])


===Live albums===
===Live albums===
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* ''[[Live at the Magic Bag]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Live at the Magic Bag]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Live at the Tractor Tavern]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Live at the Tractor Tavern]]'' (2004)
* ''Live at Bart's CD Cellar & Record Shop'' (2006)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://store.supersuckers.com/index.php?fuseaction=item_cat.ecom_superitem_detail&item_cat_id=74 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531124321/http://store.supersuckers.com/index.php?fuseaction=item_cat.ecom_superitem_detail&item_cat_id=74 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2016-05-31 |title=The Supersuckers |date= |accessdate=2020-03-15}}</ref>
* ''Live at Bart's CD Cellar & Record Shop (Live At Bart's CD Cellar & Record Shop, Boulder, Colorado, October2nd, 2004 '') (2006)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://store.supersuckers.com/index.php?fuseaction=item_cat.ecom_superitem_detail&item_cat_id=74 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531124321/http://store.supersuckers.com/index.php?fuseaction=item_cat.ecom_superitem_detail&item_cat_id=74 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 31, 2016 |title=The Supersuckers |access-date=March 15, 2020}}</ref>
* ''Live at the Whole Foods Market Digital Download'' (2007)
* ''Live at the Whole Foods Market Digital Download'' (Live At 96 WAVE - Charleston's Rock Radio Station 9/06) (2007)


===Compilation albums===
===Compilation albums===
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* ''[[How the Supersuckers Became the Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World]]'' (1999)
* ''[[How the Supersuckers Became the Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Devil's Food]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Devil's Food]]'' (2005)
* ''Black Supersuckers – Sub Pop Demos'' (2009)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://supersuckers.com/records/black-supersuckers/|title=Black Supersuckers – Sub Pop Demos}}</ref>
* ''Black Supersuckers – Sub Pop Demos'' (2009)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://supersuckers.com/records/black-supersuckers/|title=Black Supersuckers – Sub Pop Demos|date=August 5, 2023 }}</ref>

==As Eddie Spaghetti==
* ''The Sauce'' (2003)
* ''Sundowner'' (2011)


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.supersuckers.com Official Band Site]
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The Supersuckers
The Supersuckers performing live at Metal Monday 2017
The Supersuckers performing live at Metal Monday 2017
Background information
OriginTucson, Arizona, U.S.
GenresHard rock, punk rock, cowpunk, southern rock
Years active1988–present
LabelsSub Pop, Mid-Fi
MembersEddie Spaghetti
"Marty Chandler
Christopher von Streicher
Past membersDancing Eagle
Ron Heathman
Rick Sims
Mike Musburger
Dusty Watson
Eric Martin
Scott Churilla
Dan "Thunder" Bolton
Websitesupersuckers.com

The Supersuckers are an American rock band, formed in 1988, whose music ranges from alternative rock to country rock to cowpunk.[1] AllMusic describes the band as "the bastard sons of Foghat, AC/DC, and ZZ Top after being weaned on punk rock, unafraid of massive guitar riffs, outsized personalities, or pledging allegiance to sex, weed, and Satan with a wink and a nudge."[2]

Bassist/singer Eddie Spaghetti (real name Edward Daly) leads the band and is its only constant member. Their current lineup also includes guitarist Marty Chandler and drummer Christopher von Streicher. Their most recent album, Play That Rock N' Roll, was released in February 2020.

History

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The Supersuckers were formed in late 1988 as The Black Supersuckers in Tucson, Arizona, first playing traditional punk rock.[2] The original line-up was Edward "Eddie Spaghetti" Daly on bass, Dan "Thunder" Bolton and Ron "Rontrose" Heathman on guitars, Dan Siegel (who later used the stage name Dancing Eagle) on drums, and Eric Martin on vocals. All had been high school friends in Tucson.[2] In 1989, they moved to Seattle, Washington because a friend told them there were a ton of clubs to play and you could wear your leather jacket in the Summer.[3] Martin then left the band a year later and returned to Tucson, and Eddie Spaghetti took over on vocals.[4][5] They recorded numerous singles and cover songs for various small labels before being signed to Sub Pop.[2] Their early recordings are compiled on the 1992 release The Songs All Sound the Same.[6] Their first album with Sub Pop, The Smoke of Hell, was released in 1992, featuring a cover by graphic artist Dan Clowes.[7]

Supersuckers in Japan, 1994

In 1995, guitarist Heathman temporarily left the band and was replaced by Rick Sims, formerly of the Didjits (and later the Gaza Strippers), for the recording of their third album, The Sacrilicious Sounds of the Supersuckers, which was produced by Paul Leary.[2][8] Also in 1995, the Supersuckers played at Farm Aid for the first time.[5] In 1997, Heathman returned for the recording of their fourth album, Must've Been High, which signaled a move into alternative country after the hard rock of the previous two albums. The album included a guest appearance by Willie Nelson,[9] with whom the band had performed onstage at Farm Aid.[5]

The band's final album with Sub-Pop was the compilation How the Supersuckers Became the Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World in 1999.[10] The band had left Sub Pop to sign a major-label deal with Interscope and announced a new traditional rock album, but they were dropped from the label during corporate restructuring and the planned album was never released.[11] Some songs from the lost Interscope album appeared on the album The Evil Powers of Rock 'N' Roll in 1999, released on a small independent label.[12][13] They contributed two songs, including one in collaboration with Eddie Vedder, to the charity album Free the West Memphis 3 in 2000.[14] Disillusioned by the experience with Interscope, the band started their own label, Mid-Fi Recordings, in 2002.[11]

Their first self-released album was Motherfuckers Be Trippin' in 2003.[15] Drummer Dancing Eagle then left the band and was replaced by temporary drummers Mike "Murderburger" Musburger[2] and Dusty Watson,[16] followed by a six-year stint by Scott "Scottzilla" Churilla (who had previously played with Reverend Horton Heat).[17] After several live albums and archival compilations released on their Mid-Fi label, and then finally another full-length album after many years, Get It Together, in 2008.[18] The band then took an extended hiatus, during which Ron Heathman left the band for the second time and Eddie Spaghetti released two solo albums via Bloodshot Records.[2][19] The band discontinued its Mid-Fi label and signed with Acetate Records,[20] and Steamhammer Records in Europe, issuing the hard rock-oriented album Get the Hell in 2014. This album introduced new members "Metal" Marty Chandler on guitar and Christopher "Chango" von Streicher on drums.[21]

In 2015, Eddie Spaghetti recovered from a cancer diagnosis,[22] while the only other remaining original member of the band, Dan Bolton, departed and was not replaced.[2] Now a trio with Spaghetti, Chandler, and von Streicher, the Supersuckers experimented with country music again in the 2015 album Holdin' the Bag.[23][24] They returned to hard rock for the 2018 album Suck It.[25] The album Play That Rock N' Roll, recorded at Willie Nelson's home studio in Austin, Texas, was released by Acetate / Steamhammer in February 2020.[26] Founding guitarist Ron Heathman died in August 2020.[27]

Band members

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Current

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  • Edward "Eddie Spaghetti" Daly – bass (1988–present), lead vocals (1989–present)
  • "Metal" Marty Chandler – guitars, backing vocals (2009–present)
  • Christopher "Chango" von Streicher – drums (2012–present)

Former

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  • Dancing Eagle/Dan Siegel – drums, backing vocals (1988–2003, 2008)
  • Dan "Thunder" Bolton – guitars, backing vocals (1988–2003, 2005–2014)
  • Ron "Rontrose" Heathman – guitars, backing vocals (1988–1995, 1996–2009, died 2020)
  • Eric Martin – lead vocals (1988–1989)
  • Rick Sims – guitars, backing vocals (1995–1996)
  • Dusty Watson – drums (2005–2006)
  • Mike "Murderburger" Musburger – drums (2005–2006)
  • Scott "Scottzilla" Churilla – drums (2006–2012)

Timeline

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Discography

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Studio albums

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Split releases

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"Reverend Horton Heat"/"Supersuckers" (1994 split ep 400 Bucks/ Caliente Sub Pop.

Live albums

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Compilation albums

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As Eddie Spaghetti

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  • The Sauce (2003)
  • Sundowner (2011)

References

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  17. ^ Swan, Rachel (July 18, 2012). "Bringing the Reverend Horton Heat to Oakland". East Bay Express. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
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  21. ^ {{Citation|title=Get the Hell – Supersuckers | Songs, Reviews, Credits
  22. ^ "'I Fought Cancer... And Won!' by Supersuckers' Eddie Spaghetti". loudersound. February 22, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  23. ^ Holdin' the Bag – Supersuckers | Songs, Reviews, Credits, retrieved May 24, 2020
  24. ^ Kerstetter, Andy (August 31, 2016). "It's rock, it's country, it's the Supersuckers". Idaho Mountain Express Newspaper. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  25. ^ Thorley, Andy (September 5, 2018). "Review: Supersuckers – Suck It (2018)". Maximum Volume Music. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  26. ^ Erigo, John (January 9, 2020). "Supersuckers – to release their album "Play That Rock 'N' Roll" via Acetate / Steamhammer / SPV on February 7, 2020 #supersuckers". KICK ASS Forever. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
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