Years active 1983–2007 Past members KepiRoachScampi | Website groovie-ghoulies.com | |
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Associated acts The HaintsKepi Ghoulie Members Kepi Ghoulie, B-Face Rat, Dan Panic, Wendy Powell Albums Re‑Animation Festival, Appetite for Adrenochrome, Born in the Basement, Fun in the Dark, Go! Stories Profiles | ||
Groovie ghoulies she s my vampire girl
The Groovie Ghoulies were an American pop punk band from Sacramento, California, United States, whose music took inspiration from horror movies. They released numerous albums, EPs, and singles, and toured internationally. The band's name was taken from the 1970s animated television series Groovie Goolies, a spinoff of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (itself a spinoff of The Archie Show).
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- Groovie ghoulies she s my vampire girl
- Groovie ghoulies running with bigfoot
- History
- Former band members
- Compilation albums
- Songs
- References
Groovie ghoulies running with bigfoot
History
Though the group's lineup fluctuated significantly throughout their career, bassist/vocalist Jeff Alexander (under the punk name "Kepi") remained a constant fixture. Guitarist Rochelle "Roach" Sparman (lead singer Kepi's wife) was also a longtime member. The Groovie Ghoulies' music is best classified as pop-punk and is heavily influenced by early punk groups such as the Ramones and The Dickies, 1960s garage rock and bubblegum artists such as The Troggs and The Monkees, and 1950s rock and roll artists such as Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. Throughout their career the Groovie Ghoulies recorded cover versions of songs by several of these artists as well as other influences including Daniel Johnston and Neil Diamond.
The Groovie Ghoulies announced their breakup on May 9, 2007, just days prior to the release of their ninth studio album 99 Lives. The main reason for the breakup was the difficulty of having kept the band together after Kepi and Roach had divorced.
In 2008, two tribute albums were released. Both Let's Go Ghoulie from US-based Knowhere Records and When The Kids Go Go Go Crazy from Kamikaze Records (Germany) featured artists from Europe and North America.
Former band members
Compilation albums
Songs
Don't Go Out Into the RainMonster Club · 2003
Devil TownMonster Club · 2003
Vampire GirlFun in the Dark · 1999