Rick Froberg of Drive Like Jehu and Hot Snakes has died
nme.comA post shared by Swami John Reis (@swami_john_reis)Born in Los Angeles, California in 1968, one of Froberg’s earliest musical projects was the San Diego-based band Pitchfork, which he formed with Reis in 1986.
Following Pitchfork’s disbandment in 1990, the pair formed Drive Like Jehu alongside bassist Mike Kennedy and drummer Mark Trombino.Their self-titled debut album was released the following year, with follow-up ‘Yank Crime’ arriving in 1994.
Pairing the aggression of hardcore punk with unconventional structures and more intricate, progressive songwriting, the band played a major role in shaping emo.
At the Drive-In‘s Cedric Bixler-Zavala has cited Drive Like Jehu’s work as a direct influence on his band.Drive Like Jehu ceased activity in 1995.
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