Uncle Toasty - Uncle Toasty bicycle cards Gene Simmons of KISS produced

Gene Simmons of KISS produced and played bass on the album as well as co-writing some of the songs

The band's instrumentation was slightly unusual for a rock band

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Their stunning debut EP showcases a songwriting sensibility far beyond their youthful teen years and seamlessly blends a 90s indie with classic pop hooks

vocalist Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea regrouped with the addition of guitarist John Frusciante and drummer Chad Smith

Uncle Toasty - Uncle Toasty bicycle cards Gene Simmons of KISS producedUncle Toasty began as a side project of the thumping Fort Worth based garage band Mean Motor Scooter initiated by drummer Jeffrey Chase Friedman. Friedman stepped out from behind the traps and fronts the band on guitar and lead vocals. The band's eponymous 4 song 10" EP has a big loud sound that calls up influences including the post punk grunge of Jesus Lizard, Tad and Skin Yard along with the slightly more contemporary garage stylings of Jay Reatard