Red Red Meat

The Profile

Red Red Meat are an American band from Chicago active from 1991 to 1999, led by Tim Rutili and initially including Glenn Girard. They fused blues traditions with alternative/grunge textures, releasing acclaimed albums on Sub Pop; producer/multi-instrumentalist Brian Deck was central to their sound.

Formed in Chicago; active 1991–1999; key figures: Tim Rutili, Glenn Girard, Brian Deck; released Bunny Gets Paid on Sub Pop in 1995; style blends blues with alternative/grunge; highly praised self-titled debut and There’s a Star Above the Manger Tonight.

Chicago’s Red Red Meat fuse blues tradition with alternative rock bite. Active 1991–1999, led by Tim Rutili, they pushed a raw, experimental spin on roots music. Reviews spotlight the self-titled debut, Bunny Gets Paid, and There’s a Star Above the Manger Tonight, with praise for Brian Deck’s production and Sub Pop-era releases.