Band: Clutch
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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 LPTransnational 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.]
Current (or Last Known) Lineup
| Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In | Guest Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Fallon | Vocals | |||
| Jean-Paul Gaster | Drums | |||
| Dan Maines | Bass | |||
| Mick Schauer | Organ | |||
| Tim Sult | Guitar |
Past Lineup (Members Who Never Appeared on an Album)
| Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Morel | Organ |
Discography (14 Releases)
2007 - From Beale Street to Oblivion by Clutch
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| Neil Fallon | Vocals |
| Jean-Paul Gaster | Drums |
| Dan Maines | Bass |
| Mick Schauer | Organ |
| Tim Sult | Guitar |
2005 - Robot Hive/Exodus by Clutch
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| Neil Fallon | Vocals |
| Jean-Paul Gaster | Drums |
| Dan Maines | Bass |
| Mick Schauer | Organ |
| Tim Sult | Guitar |
2005 - Pitchfork & Lost Needles by Clutch
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| Neil Fallon | Vocals |
| Jean-Paul Gaster | Drums |
| Dan Maines | Bass |
| Tim Sult | Guitar |
2004 - Blast Tyrant by Clutch
2003 - Slow Hole to China: Rare and Unreleased by Clutch
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| Neil Fallon | Vocals |
| Jean-Paul Gaster | Drums |
| Dan Maines | Bass |
| Tim Sult | Guitar |
2002 - Live At The Googolplex by Clutch
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| Neil Fallon | Vocals |
| Jean-Paul Gaster | Drums |
| Dan Maines | Bass |
| Tim Sult | Guitar |
2001 - Pure Rock Fury by Clutch
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| Neil Fallon | Vocals |
| Jean-Paul Gaster | Drums |
| Dan Maines | Bass |
| Tim Sult | Guitar |
1999 - Jam Room by Clutch
1998 - The Elephant Riders by Clutch
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| Neil Fallon | Vocals |
| Jean-Paul Gaster | Drums |
| Dan Maines | Bass |
| Tim Sult | Guitar |
1997 - Impetus by Clutch
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| Neil Fallon | Vocals |
| Jean-Paul Gaster | Drums |
| Dan Maines | Bass |
| Tim Sult | Guitar |
1995 - Clutch by Clutch
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| Neil Fallon | Vocals |
| Jean-Paul Gaster | Drums |
| Dan Maines | Bass |
| Tim Sult | Guitar |
1993 - Transnational Speedway League: Anthems, Anecdotes, and Undeniable Truths by Clutch
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| Neil Fallon | Vocals |
| Jean-Paul Gaster | Drums |
| Dan Maines | Bass |
| Tim Sult | Guitar |
1992 - Passive Restraints ep by Clutch
1991 - Pitchfork by Clutch
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| Neil Fallon | Vocals |
| Jean-Paul Gaster | Drums |
| Dan Maines | Bass |
| Tim Sult | Guitar |