Abromavage, Mark

Date:
2016-09-30
Interviewer:
Nold, Chip
Transcription available:
no
Series:
Louisville Underground Music Archive Oral Histories
Series ID:
2016_133
Interview Number(s):
2016_133_10
Summary:
Mark Abromavage discusses his early love of music inspired by used singles he and his brother Chris obtained from the jukebox in his aunt's restaurant. He talks about forming Malignant Growth with his instigator friend Kenny Ogle and his brother Chris Abromavage. He discusses the band's development, including Brett Ralph becoming lead singer, their transformation into Fadin' Out and their eventual breakup. Discussing the punk scene he mentions the impression made on him by guitar players such as Tara Key, the O'Bannon brothers of the Blinders, and Alex Durig of the Endtables. He talks about forming Kinghorse with Sean Garrison, Mike Bucayu and Kevin Brownstein; the large audiences they attracted; and recording their album with Glenn Danzig. And he talks about his later bands Arch and the Decline Effect (which reunited him with his brother).
Topic(s):
Punk rock music--Kentucky--Louisville, Musicians