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Ten Hands | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Rock, funk, alternative |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | ESG Records, Slipped Disc, Clubland Records |
| Members | J. Paul Slavens Steve Brand Gary Muller "BIG" Al Emert Mike Dillon |
| Past members | Earl Harvin Matt Chamberlain Ed McMahon Greg Beck Chris Claridy Chad Rueffer Joe Cripps Pete Wilson Matt Thompson |
| Website | http://tenhandsmusic.com |
Ten Hands is a rock band based in Denton, Texas, United States. The band consists of:
- J. Paul Slavens (keyboards, lead vocals),
- Steve Brand (guitar, backing vocals),
- Gary Muller (Chapman stick, backing vocals),
- Mike Dillon (percussion, backing vocals),
- Alan Emert (drums, backing vocals).
Described as a cross between the jazz-rock-art style of Frank Zappa and the psychedelic punk of the Meat Puppets, Ten Hands had a style that was better appreciated live, more so than in the studio. The late 1980s local scene adored them and the Dallas Observer awarded Ten Hands numerous accolades in 1988-1989.
The band performed regularly from the mid 1980s through 1995. Since 2014, they have been playing regular shows several times a year in the Dallas area, with various lineups.[1][2][3]
- ^ Wilonsky, Robert (27 July 2006). "Ten Hands". Dallas Observer.
- ^ Smyers, Darryl (24 January 2014). "Paul Slavens Talks Ten Hands Reunion Gig, Possible New Album". Dallas Observer.
- ^ Downes, Catherine (8 June 2012). "Paul Slavens Looks Back on a Decade of Ten Hands Press Photos". Dallas Observer.