Electric Six is an American rock band formed in Detroit in 1996. They are known for combining elements of rock, disco, garage rock, metal, new wave, and punk rock. Since achieving widespread recognition in 2003 with the singles "Danger! High Voltage" and "Gay Bar", they have released 20 studio albums, two rarities albums, one live album and one live DVD.
Each band member is given a unique stage name; the line-up has undergone changes over the years; co-founder, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter Dick Valentine has been the only constant member. The current line-up consists of Valentine, lead guitarist Johnny Na$hinal, keyboardist Tait Nucleus?, rhythm guitarist Herb S. Flavourings, drummer Dr. J and bassist Smorgasbord.
Also Known As: Electric Six, The Wildbunch
Members:
Dick Valentine - lead vocals (1999-present)
Johnny Na$hinal - lead guitar, backing vocals (2003-present)
Tait Nucleus? - keyboards, backing vocals (2003-present)
Herb S. Flavorings - rhythm guitar (2023-present), bass (2020-2023)
Dr. J - drums (2021-present)
Smorgasbord - bass (2007-2015, 2023-present)
Rick Schaple - bass (2022-present)
Overtime Clown - guitar (2023-present)
Former members:
The Rock and Roll Indian - lead guitar (1999-2003)
Surge Joebot - rhythm guitar (1999-2003)
Disco - bass (1999-2003)
M - drums (1999-2004)
The Colonel - rhythm guitar (2003-2012)
John R. Dequindre - bass (2004-2007)
Percussion World - drums (2004-2016, 2021)
Da VĂ© - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2012-2023)
Rob Lower - bass (2015-2020)
Two-Handed Bob - drums (2016)
Hyperkube Bonanza - drums, backing vocals (2016-2021)
From: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genre(s):
Alternative rock,
funk rock,
hard rock,
glam metal
Active From: 1996-present