Bassholes

The Profile

American garage punk/punk blues group formed in Columbus, Ohio in 1992 by Don Howland (formerly of Gibson Bros), known for raw, lo‑fi, blues-soaked recordings; drummers over time have included Lamont “Bim” Thomas.

Formed in 1992 in Columbus, Ohio by Don Howland (ex-Gibson Bros). Blue Roots was first released in 1992 and reissued on CD in 1997; it opens with the track Judge Harsh Blues. Early-era drums by Lamont “Bim” Thomas are highlighted in contemporary accounts.

A single, strongly positive review hails Blue Roots for its dirty, lo‑fi blues-punk punch. Don Howland’s guitar and Bim Thomas’s drumming are spotlighted. The album is described as raw enough to make a CD feel like vinyl, opening with Judge Harsh Blues. Overall tone: raucous affection.