The Primates
| The Primates | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Athens, Ellijay, Gilmer County Georgia, Georgia |
| Genres | post-punk, southern rock, alternative rock, college rock, Indie Rock |
| Years active | 1983–1990 |
| Labels | PS Records, DRG Records, Repo |
| Associated acts |
The Salesmen The Generation Chuck and the Berrys Redneck GReece De-Lux The Tee Veez Big Outta Town Band The Skull Spiders Luteinizin' GReece Buzz Hungry Jack Logan and Liquor Cabinet Lucky Pierre Freezer Burn Caroline Monroe The Raymonds (Ramones cover band) GG Allin |
| Members |
Eric Sales Greg Reece L.H. Sales |
| Past members | Mike Whigham (musician) |
The Primates were one of the original post-punk / rock bands to come out of Athens, Georgia in the mid 1980s. Their loud, fast in-your-face hedonistic style is reminiscent of West Coast bands X and The Minutemen, but peppered with a definite influence of traditional Country Music. The Primates consisted of Eric Sales - bass and vocals, Greg Reece - guitar and vocals, and LH Sales, Jr. - drums and vocals. Before going three-piece, early in the first years The Primates had a second Rockabilly style guitarist - Mike Whigham. They at one point served as GG Allin's backing band.
References
- Flagpole Magazine "That Beat in Time - The Primates"
- John Keane Studios Clients List
- Athens Walking Tour, 393 Oconee Street - Stitchcraft Building
- Times-Courier "A Native's Return"
- OnlineAthens.com - Eric Sales returns to Athens
- AthensMusic.net Interview "Redneck GReece"
- Madison Run (song)
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