Biography
Claw Hammer formed in 1986 in Long Beach, California; its members were from several neighboring municipalities.[1] Their name was taken from a Captain Beefheart song.[2] The group released a cassette and some small-issue EPs and singles before signing to Sympathy for the Record Industry, who released their debut LP, an eponymous effort, in 1990. Another EP and two full-lengths followed on Sympathy; the group won acclaim for its live shows[3] before signing to Epitaph Records for their 1993 release, Pablum. In 1994, Claw Hammer performed as the backing band on Wayne Kramer's Epitaph release, The Hard Stuff. Jumping to major label Interscope, they released two more LPs, the last being 1997's Hold Your Tongue (and Say Apple). The group played live until 2000.
Members
* Jon Wahl - guitar, vocals (Pontiac Brothers, Red Aunts)
* Chris Bagarozzi - guitar (Down by Law)
* Rick Sortwell - drums (1986-1991)
* Bob Lee - drums (1991-2000)
* Rob Walther - bass
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