English garage/psychedelic rock band, formed in 1985 in High Wycombe. They were part of the early alternative rock scene, releasing two full-length albums and an EP from 1989-1990 before taking an enforced hiatus due to their drummer breaking his back in a car accident while they were on tour in the US. They later regrouped and released a couple more records but never achieved the mainstream success they seemed on the verge of reaching as their similar-sounding contemporaries The Black Crowes did. Their music was mostly influenced by late-60s bands like The Stooges, MC5, The Doors, early Led Zeppelin and Pink Fairies. They remain a largely-forgotten precursor to the stoner rock of today.
Thee Hypnotics disbanded in 1998 but they made a comeback in 2018 and released a box set "Righteously Re-Charged" consisting of all of their studio albums.
Current members:
Jim Jones (Vocals)
Ray Hanson (Guitar)
Phil Smith (Drums 1990-1998, 2018-)
Jeremy Cottingham (Bass, 1997-1998, 2018-)
Previous members:
Mark Thompson (Drums 1985-1989)
Adam Sharam (Bass, 1985-1986)
Chris Dennis (Bass 1986-1988)
Will Pepper (Bass, 1988-1992, 1993-1994)
Robert Zyn (Rhythm Guitar 1991-1992)
Craig Pike (Bass, 1992-1993)
Dave Danvers (Bass, 1995-1996)
Thee Hypnotics disbanded in 1998 but they made a comeback in 2018 and released a box set "Righteously Re-Charged" consisting of all of their studio albums.
Current members:
Jim Jones (Vocals)
Ray Hanson (Guitar)
Phil Smith (Drums 1990-1998, 2018-)
Jeremy Cottingham (Bass, 1997-1998, 2018-)
Previous members:
Mark Thompson (Drums 1985-1989)
Adam Sharam (Bass, 1985-1986)
Chris Dennis (Bass 1986-1988)
Will Pepper (Bass, 1988-1992, 1993-1994)
Robert Zyn (Rhythm Guitar 1991-1992)
Craig Pike (Bass, 1992-1993)
Dave Danvers (Bass, 1995-1996)
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August 3, 2012"Come Down Heavy" and !"Soul Glitter Sin" are two of the best albums of the 90's, hands down!
They will be discovered someday and my record collection will value overnight!