Destroy All Monsters

An Ann Arbor art-rock/garage collective formed among graphic artists in 1973 that moved into harder punk-influenced territory when members of the Stooges and MC5 joined. Known for singles and a Cherry Red compilation titled 'Bored'.

Formed among Ann Arbor graphic artists active since 1973. Key figures mentioned in reviews include Niagara (singer/performer), Cary Loren (founder), the Miller brothers (Larry and Ron), Ron Asheton (formerly of the Stooges) and Mike Davis (formerly of MC5). Opened for acts such as the Ramones, Devo and Pere Ubu. A Cherry Red singles collection ('Bored') compiles their singles. According to the review, the group never recorded a full studio album.

A richly enthusiastic DeBaser review (5/5) of Destroy All Monsters' singles collection 'Bored'. The piece traces the group's evolution from an Ann Arbor art collective (since 1973) to a harder punk-influenced lineup with Ron Asheton and Mike Davis. The reviewer highlights the title track 'Bored' and compares the band's reach to later noise/alternative acts.

For:Fans of proto-punk, Detroit/Ann Arbor rock history, art-punk, garage and experimental/psychedelic music.