The Unknowns

The Profile

American garage rock band centered on Bruce Joyner. Originating from Georgia, they moved to Los Angeles, released the mini-LP Dream Sequence (1981) and later reunited for Southern Decay (1991). Known for visceral live shows and a raw rock'n'roll sound.

Members mentioned in reviews: Bruce Joyner (leader), Mark Neill (guitarist), Dave Doyle, Steve Bidrowski. Recorded an EP for Bomp and released Dream Sequence (1981). The band reunited for Southern Decay (1991). Bruce Joyner later pursued solo work and collaborated with Steve Wynn, John Doe, Ray Manzarek, Sky Saxon, Peter Buck, and Stan Ridgway.

The reviews portray The Unknowns as an incendiary American garage rock band centered on Bruce Joyner. Dream Sequence (1981) is highlighted as an underground archetype blending rockabilly, punk/new wave and surf. The band moved from Georgia to Los Angeles, recorded for Bomp, briefly broke up, and reunited for Southern Decay (1991). Joyner later pursued solo work and collaborations.