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• Deerhoof is an experimental indie rock band from San Francisco that formed in 1994. Their members are all multi-instrumentalists who often switch roles from song to song. Their musical is similarly versatile and has been notoriously difficult to classify as whole, but generally favors heavy, energetic instrumentals over vocal parts, and uses complex rhythms, melodies, and harmonies in unconventional song structures.

• Fast Facts

  1. Based in: San Francisco, California
  2. Years active: 1994 - Present
  3. Record labels: Kill Rock Stars, ATP, Menlo Park, P-Vine, Tomlab, Toad
  4. Band members often switch instrumental roles
  5. Founding member Greg Saunier is a classically-trained musician
  6. Saunier was also part of a noise-rock trio called Nervous Cop, along with Joanna Newsom and Zach Hill of Hella

• Studio Albums

  • 1996 - Dirt Pirate Creed
  • 1997 - The Man, the King, the Girl
  • 1999 - Holdypaws
  • 2001 - Live Koalamagic
  • 2001 - Halfbird
  • 2002 - Reveille
  • 2003 - Apple O'
  • 2004 - Milkman
  • 2004 - Bibidi Babidi Boo
  • 2005 - Green Cosmos EP
  • 2005 - The Runners Four
  • 2007 - Friend Opportunity

• Current Band Members

  • Satomi Matsuzaki - Vocals/Bass
  • John Dieterich - Guitar
  • Ed Rodriguez - Guitar
  • Greg Saunier - Drums

• Former Members

  • Rob Fisk (1994-1999)
  • Kelly Goode (1998-1999)
  • Chris Cohen (2002-2006)

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