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The Meatmen are an American punk band headed by Tesco Vee, originally existing from 1981 to 1988, before reforming in the mid-1990s, and again in the 2000s. They were known for their outrageous stage antics and offensive lyrics. They reformed in 2008[1] and continue to tour and record.
The Meatmen
Background informationOriginLansing, Michigan, United StatesGenresPunk rock, hardcore punk, heavy metalYears active1981–1988, 1993-1997, 2008–presentLabelsTouch and Go, Homestead, Caroline, Meat King, Go-Kart, TKO, Self DestructoAssociated actsThe Fix, Blight, Necros, Minor Threat, Negative Approach, Battalion of Saints, ChapstikWebsitehttp://www.the-meatmen.com/MembersTesco Vee Dan "Danny Dirtbag" Gillies John "Swarthy 'Bun-Length' Franklin" LehlPast membersRich Ramsey Jim Forgey Mr. X Gregg Ramsey Mike Achtenburg Todd Swalla Brian Baker Lyle Preslar Bert Quieroz Rich Moore Graham McCulloch Eric Zelsdorf Stuart Casson James Cooper Mark "Gooly" Kermanj Norman Voss Mark Davis Mark Glass Rob San Pietro Tommy "Dog" Cohen Andy "Lord Vapid" Lucas Ian "The Pit Viper" Sugierski Leighton Mann Kevin "Hindu Kush" Roberts
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The Meatmen formed in Lansing, Michigan in 1981.[1] The original band, existing with various lineups for approximately two years, first comprised vocalist Tesco Vee (A.K.A. Robert Vermeulen),[2] guitarist Rich Ramsey, bassist Jim Forgey and drummer Mr. X.[3][4]
The Meatmen made their recorded debut with the song "Meatmen Stomp", which appeared on the 1981 7" compilation EP Process of Elimination, released in 1981 on Touch and Go Records (an offshoot of Touch and Go fanzine, which Vee co-founded in 1979).[5]
The band's first 7" EP, Blüd Sausage, was released in 1982 on Touch and Go.[6] By this time, Gregg Ramsey had joined on guitar, with his brother Rich switching to bass, replacing Forgey. For their second EP, Crippled Children Suck,[7] issued later that same year, Vee and Rich Ramsey (now on guitar) were joined by two new members, bassist Mike Achtenburg (formerly of the Fix)[8] and drummer Berl Johnson. Also in 1982, Vee and Achtenberg played in the brief punk supergroup Blight.[9]
In 1983, the Meatmen issued a full-length album, We're the Meatmen...and You Suck!!, compiling the first EP on side A, and live material recorded at New York City's Mudd Club on side B.[10]
Vee then relocated from Michigan to Washington
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What ever happened to the Meatmen? They use to sell salami at a bunch of different farmer's markets around the county. It looks like even their website is gone. Does anyone know if or where I can get some of their meat in my mouth?
