One of the most critically acclaimed bands of the last three decades, 10,000 Maniacs were founded by Robert Buck, Dennis Drew, Steven Gustafson, John Lombardo and Natalie Merchant in the fall of 1981. Jerry Augustyniak joined in 1983. Together with artists like R.E.M. they defined college rock and created the first wave of alternative rock bands and what became known as the alternative rock format on FM radio.
The band began recording once again in 2010, video taping an exclusive “Unkempt” live acoustic performance in Jamestown, NY that included the new song Gold, written by Dennis Drew and guitarist, Jeff Erickson.
In early 2011 they continued writing and recording new material as they prepared for their 30th anniversary summer tour that culminated with a hometown celebration in October with a art exhibit of memorabilia and 2 sold out shows at the Scharmann Theater on the campus of Jamestown Community College where the band had it's humble beginnings in 1981.
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