Dead Moon

Dead Moon was a Portland-based garage rock band formed by Fred and Toody Cole in the mid-1980s, known for raw, DIY recordings and a heavy 1960s garage influence. The band's 2006 compilation Echoes Of The Past served as an epitaph; they disbanded after its release.

Core members included Fred Cole (vocals/guitar) and Toody Cole (bass/vocals); drummer Andrew Loomis was part of the classic lineup. The band is noted for its DIY approach and influence on later alternative acts. Fred Cole died in 2017.

Portland garage-rock band formed by Fred and Toody Cole in the mid-1980s. The 2006 compilation Echoes Of The Past collects 49 tracks and served as the band's epitaph. Reviews note raw, DIY production and the group's influence on 1990s alternative acts. The review available highlights the band's garage roots and emotional charge.

For:Fans of garage rock, lo-fi DIY recordings, 1960s-influenced punk and 1990s alternative listeners, collectors.