Throwing Muses are an American alternative rock band formed in 1981 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, that toured and recorded extensively until 1997, when its members began concentrating more on other projects.
The group was originally fronted by two stepsisters, Kristin Hersh and Tanya Donelly, who both wrote the group's songs. Throwing Muses are known for performing music with shifting tempos, creative chord progressions, unorthodox song structures, and surreal lyrics. The group was set apart from other contemporary acts by Hersh's stark, candid writing style; Donelly's pop stylings and vocal harmonies; and David Narcizo's unusual drumming techniques eschewing use of cymbals.
Members:
Kristin Hersh: vocals, guitar (1981-present)
David Narcizo: drums (1983-present)
Bernard Georges: bass (1992-present)
Other members:
Fred Abong: bass (1990-91)
Elaine Adamedes: bass, vocals (1981-83)
Becca Blumen: drums, vocals (1981-83)
Tanya Donelly: vocals, guitar (1981-91, guest in concerts and recording 2001, 2003 and 2014)
Leslie Langston: bass (1984-90, recording briefly 1992)
From: Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Genre(s):
Alternative rock,
post-punk
Active From: 1981-1997, 2002-present
Associated Acts:
50 Foot Wave,
Belly,
The Breeders,
Lakuna,
Kristin Hersh