Geko were an gothic rock duo based in Los Angeles. Formed in 1983, the band's nucleus comprised vocalist/bassist Sarah Folkman and guitarist Carrie McNinch. They released one full-length album, titled Join My Pretty World, in 1992 before disbanding.
Geko | |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, US |
| Genres | Gothic rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 1983–1992 |
| Labels | Open |
| Members | Sarah Folkman Carrie McNinch |
History
Geko was formed in 1983 by Sarah Folkman and Carrie McNinch, who were roommates and attending school at the time. Both were influenced by early death rock, rockabilly and punk rock. After a few years of preforming live, the band recorded a six song demo in the late eighties. The band issued their first proper release, the "Probing the Gash in Her Head 7", in 1991 for Open Records.
Produced with the help of prominent Los Angeles producer Earle Mankey, the band issued their sole full-length album Join My Pretty World in 1992. The album compilaed previously recorded tracks with new recordings. Ned Raggett of allmusic called the band "sharply powerful" and the album was "rough, industrial-strength darkwave music that easily bears repeated listening."[1]
The duo dissolved shortly after the release of their debut album. Carrie McNinch abandoned the music scene and began publishing comic zines through Microcosm Publishing. Sarah Folkman collaborated with a number of bands, including Spiderworks, Vampire Rodents and proGREX.iv, before joining the trip hop band THC in 1997. She has since gained some recognition as a visual artist and illustrator.[2]
Discography
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References
- ^ Raggett, Ned. "Geko: Join My Pretty World > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- ^ Fox, Chris (June 2012). "Interview with Sarah Folkman from Geko". A Kiss in the Dreamhouse: Goth/Industrial/EBM. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
External links
- Geko discography at Discogs
- Geko discography at MusicBrainz