Rock n' Roll. Johnny Thunders without the dope. Early kiss without the makeup. The MC5 without the fro. These guys don't need the makeup, women's cloths or a singer with big hair to rock, all they need is: 2 guitars, a bass, DW drums, 3 pairs of sticks, 3 guitar cords, 2 Marshall full stacks, a Orange bass head, a Custom bass cabinet, patch cords, a power strip, 4 hookers, and 6 drunken friends.
Noted as the 2nd best band in Portland, 8-FOOT TENDER stems from Long Beach Legends such as The Humpers, Falling Idols, Busface, and The Charms. Since the Spring of 1994, 8 Foot Tender has kept music lovers coming back for more. Why then, may you ask, have I never heard them before? Well heres your chance to see what happens to 4 of the finest musicians hailing from the So Cal area, when they are transported to Northern territory.
Jeff Fieldhouse (Suicide Kings, The Humpers) L.A./ Long Beach
Greg Odell (Falling Idols, Busface) Long Beach
Saul Koll (The Charms) San Diego
Glen Brunton (Tin Idols, Rat Pack) Santa Barbara
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From Portland Oregon, 8-Foot Tender have produced over 6 albums in the past 14 years, 1 including Scott Deluxe Drake (singer & front man of the legendary Humpers), and another with Drake on his solo album "Grand Mal".
The newest release Escorts By Ian is already infamous.
This is the kind of rock music you never thought you'd need...until you hear it.-Mike Rophoné/Backseat Beat, April 1994
"Rock n' Roll...This is a damn fine album. Now a days alot of people can't see (or hear for that matter) a good band when it's right in front of their face. If you're tired of being spoon fed your rock , try a bite out of this 8-Foot Tender...and no, it don't taste like chicken! This band will lay the law on how it is and always was, and will not compromise anything in the name of FUN. Before you buy little Timmy that NSYNC disc, let him choke on a little 8 FT, at least that way he can grow up and be outta your house by the time he's 18."
"Oh My God It's 8-Foot Tender! I'm listening to this record as I type.(for the 50th time)Although the production on this disc is low-fi in comparison to their live show, it still rocks! This stuff is just good old snotty,dirty rock-n-roll featuring the likes of ex-Humper Jeff Fieldhouse and old-world-craftsman Saul Koll. There's a little Humpersesque feel to it but it also reminds me of Dead Moon with some Johnny Thunders sweeping guitar. The best track is without a doubt "Cry Baby" but it's also hard to deny "Glen's Pants". I've been a fan of these guys for years and so should you. Buy this disc now you won't regret it (unless,of course,you like your Rock gutless and boring)."
Gearhead Magazine - Spring/Summer 1997 / Bruce Saltmarsh
8-Foot Tender is about to emerge, featuring Jeff Fieldhouse (ex of The Humpers). As far as their cassette goes, I'll have to quote my (drunk and retarded) wife, "Rock, rock, and then this shit fuckin' rocks. Nothing else matters, this fuckin' shit rocks."
Willamette Week - September 1995
"...an up-and-coming [band] dispensing punky power chords and fuzzed-out pop. Elemental tongue-in-cheek, 8-Foot Tender has one mode: fast and furious."
"very cool dirty loose R n R. Like a lucky shake of the dice after too many free shots at the craps table. Pretty fun." S.S. 2007
Read about what Jeff Drake from The Joneses and Vice Principals has to say about
8-fooT and other stuff at:
http://www.veglam.com/veglam/lire_itw.php?lire_itw=17
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hey 8-Foot Tender,thank you! japanese major music scene is fuck.A lot of people are fans of a famous musician on TV.A lot of people dont try to go to see the minor GIG.but japanese underground scene is very kool.punk,reggae,grunge,HIP HOP,psychobilly,Shugazar,pop,hard core,All are good .if we ever go to Portland Oregon,let's play GIG with us! arigato.
we are huh? well that sounds interesting indeed.. so lets be compatible.. im miserable where i am now... i need someone who is on the same level in life as myself..
We're playing the same night. Bummer. Last time I saw The Charms was at Bogart's with Busface and Milestone Easy. Or maybe that was Soup Line. Sincerely, SG Bass!
Nobody likes Odell - they either LOVE him or they are JEALOUS of his good looks and talent + he gets to hang out with Jeff more than the rest of us do.
Hi 8 Foot Tender…thanks for the ADD! Nice to meet You, I’m Mugician! Nobody Likes Odell would be my fav. I like what your doing here...nice job all around! :o)
"Busface?" Greg, this is something you've never shared with the common public (i.e., me!). I am utterly shocked & dumbfounded.
What I really came here for was to try to convince you NOT to pee on the Alamo (again). Last time, those Texicanos were pissed. So to speak. So do as Ozzy does, now, & wear Depends. I mean urinate on a buzzard. I mean pee onstage. I mean go knock em dead in Texas. Give 'em a war-whoop from yer pals in the Oblivion Seekers.
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