The Mummies need no introduction as one of the loudest stupidest most deranged bands on the planet and have been destroying lives, limbs and guitars worldwide since 1989. They’re visiting The Mummies etched their way with a fistful of rarer than hens-nuts 45s of their own two-minute lo-fi masterpieces like “Food, Sickles & Girls’” “I’m Gonna Kill My Baby Tonight” and “Fight to live (on the Planet of the Apes)” plus barnyard classics such as “Zip A Dee Doo Dah” and “Stronger Than Dirt”.
England had Thee Mighty Caesars headed by cantankerous genius Billy Childish. America had The Mummies. Headed by the guy in the Mummy costume with the three other Mummies. Billy Childish said The Mummies was the only garage band he really liked.
The Mummies consist of Trent Ruane on organ and vocals, Larry Winther on guitar, Mazz Kattuah on bass and Russell Quan on drums. Their DIY approach spans their home-made costumes much of their equipment (the bits that worked), their transport (a daubed upon Pontiac ambulance or their epitomous mini bikes.
Their desire to remain anonymous was in keeping with their disdain for stardom, fame and selling out to The Man.
