Clutch In-depth Biography
Clutch} combined elements of funk, Led Zeppelin} and metal with vocals inspired by Faith No More}. Formed in 1991 in Germantown, Maryland, the group included Neil Fallon} (vocals), Tim Sult} (guitar), Dan Maines} (bass), and Jean Paul Gaster} (drums). They built a local following through constant gigging, and after just one 7" single (the classic Earache} released "Passive Restraints"}) Clutch} were signed by EastWest Records}. Their debut LP Transnational Speedway League} followed in 1993. A self-titled album appeared two years later, and afforded Clutch some mainstream exposure. They jumped to the larger Columbia} label for 1998's Elephant Riders}, and many thought the group might join their sonic cousins Korn} and Deftones} in the alternative metal winner's circle. That didn't quite happen. But it didn't matter because a quality fanbase continued to thrive for Clutch. Pure Rock Fury} appeared in 2001, the similarly uncompromising Blast Tyrant} three years later, and Robot Hive/Exodus} in 2005. [Among Clutch's numerous side releases were a groove-based album (2000's Jam Room}), as well as Live at the Googoplex} and the rarities record Slow Hole to China}, both issued in 2003.] ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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