Nomeansno

Nomeansno

Country: Canada
Formed: 1979
Styles: Hardcore Punk Rock

Biography

Rob Wright – bass, singing, guitar (1979–present) John Wright – drums, singing, synth (1979–present) Tom Holliston – guitar, singing (1994–present)
Andy Kerr – guitar, singing (1984–1993) Ken Kempster – additional drums (1994–1997)
Nomansno is native to Victoria, British Columbia, but is now based in Vancouver. Formed in 1979 by the Wright brothers, the beginnings take the form of a bass/battery duo. The first recordings are compiled on Mama , considered the band's first album. Cantoned until then in a punk rock, morning of new wave 1984, the arrival of guitarist Andy Kerr in 1984 (ex-Infamous Scientists) brings Nomansno a clearly hardcore touch that takes its full scope on the album Wrong , considered the best Canadian album, released by Alternative Tentacles. Cooperation will cease in 2002. After Kerr's departure in 1993, the Wright brothers recorded Why Do They Call Mr. Happy ? as a duo. Not for long because Tom Holliston joined Nomansno a year later. Until 2006 four albums were released. At the same time, the Wright and Holliston brothers also served at the Hanson Brothers, a tribute to the Ramones.

Discography

All Roads Lead To Ausfahrt

All Roads Lead To Ausfahrt

2006

One

One

2000

Dance of the Headless Bourgeoisie

Dance of the Headless Bourgeoisie

1998

The Worldhood of the World (As Such)

The Worldhood of the World (As Such)

1995

Mr. Right & Mr. Wrong / One Down & Two to Go

Mr. Right & Mr. Wrong / One Down & Two to Go

1994

Why Do They Call Me Mr. Happy ?

Why Do They Call Me Mr. Happy ?

1993

The Sky is Falling and I Want my Mommy

The Sky is Falling and I Want my Mommy

1991

0 + 2 = 1

0 + 2 = 1

1991

Wrong

Wrong

1989

Sex Mad

Sex Mad

1986

Mama

Mama

1982