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The Gun Club

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The Gun Club was an American punk-blues band from Los Angeles formed by Jeffrey Lee Pierce. They combined punk energy with roots blues and country influences, releasing influential albums such as Fire of Love and Miami. Jeffrey Lee Pierce died in 1996.

Formed in Los Angeles by Jeffrey Lee Pierce; early lineup included Ward Dotson, Rob Ritter and Terry Graham; Kid Congo Powers and Patricia Morrison were notable later members. Key records include Fire of Love (1981), Miami (1982), Death Party (EP, 1983), The Las Vegas Story (1984), Mother Juno (1987) and Lucky Jim (1993). Jeffrey Lee Pierce died March 31, 1996 (cerebral hemorrhage).

DeBaser reviews celebrate The Gun Club's raw fusion of punk and American blues led by Jeffrey Lee Pierce. Critics highlight seminal albums (Fire of Love, Miami, Death Party, Mother Juno) and Pierce's visceral vocal style. Reviews note the band's influence on later alternative and punk-blues acts and Pierce's tragic decline and death in 1996.

For:Fans of punk, blues, post-punk, alternative and roots-rock audiences seeking raw, dark music.

 It only took one look to understand that Jeffrey Lee Pierce would not die of old age.

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 Jeffrey Lee Pierce, the classic American loser, with that voice too big for his small stature, with a heart too weak to withstand a life of abuse and hardship (he won't even have the money to pay for medical care).

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 Jeffrey Lee Pierce was one of the greatest interpreters of the blues.

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 How I envy those who have yet to listen to this album...

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