For the literary stock character, see Tragic mulatto.
Tragic Mulatto
Background information
Origin
San Francisco, California, United States
Genres
Noise rock
psychedelic rock
Years active
1980–1990
Labels
Alternative Tentacles
Past members
Alistair Shanks Gail Coulson Jehu Karl Konnerth Marc Daved Marsh Patrick Marsh Tim Carroll Bambi Nonymous
Tragic Mulatto was an American rock band based in San Francisco, California, United States. Performing under pseudonyms, the band's nucleus consisted of vocalist Flatula Lee Roth (Gail Coulson) and bass guitarist Reverend Elvister Shanksley aka Lance Boyle (Alistair Shanks). The band released their albums on Jello Biafra's label Alternative Tentacles, with Dead Kennedys' bassist Klaus Flouride acting as producing several of their early albums.[1]
Tragic Mulatto's music has been called "Butthole Surfers-esque", their label describing them as "[t]he dark and seedy underbelly of the average big city underbelly. A twilight zone for the already poorly adjusted."[2] Coulson has also received praise for her vocal contributions, with her powerful delivery earning comparisons to Janis Joplin and Grace Slick.[3][4]
^Thompson, Dave (2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 742. ISBN 9780879306076. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
^Malott, Curry, Peña, Milagros. Punk Rockers' Revolution. 2004. Pg 106. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
^Robbins, Ira (2007). "Tragic Mulatto". Trouser Press. Archived from the original on February 13, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
^Gould, Lance (August 1990). "Tragic Comedy". Spin. 6 (5). SPIN Media LLC: 19. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
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