10,000 Maniacs
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1981 in Jamestown, New York, United States
- Active: 1981–present
Biography
10,000 Maniacs are an alternative rock band from Jamestown, New York, formed in 1981. Fronted first by Natalie Merchant and later by Mary Ramsey, the band built its reputation on jangle pop and folk pop songwriting across albums including 'Secrets of the I Ching', 'In My Tribe', 'Blind Man's Zoo' and 'Our Time in Eden'. Guitarist Robert Buck, keyboardist Dennis Drew, bassist Steven Gustafson and drummer Jerome Augustyniak anchored the classic line-up, and the band remains active with Ramsey singing.
Genres
10,000 Maniacs Discography
- Secrets of the I Ching (1983) - Album - rated 3.18/5
- The Wishing Chair (1985) - Album - rated 3.16/5
- In My Tribe (1987) - Album - rated 3.38/5
- Blind Man's Zoo (1989) - Album - rated 3.22/5
- Our Time in Eden (1992) - Album - rated 3.21/5
- MTV Unplugged (1993) - Album - rated 3.45/5
- The Earth Pressed Flat (1999) - Album - rated 2.44/5
Members
- Natalie Merchant - lead vocals, piano (1981–1993)
- Robert Buck - lead guitar (1981–2000)
- John Lombardo - rhythm guitar, vocals (1981–1986, 1994–2002, 2015–present)
- Steven Gustafson - bass, backing vocals (1981–present)
- Dennis Drew - keyboards, backing vocals (1981–present)
- Jerome Augustyniak - drums, backing vocals (1983–present)
- Mary Ramsey - lead vocals, viola, violin (1994–2001, 2007–present)
- Jeff Erickson - lead guitar, vocals (2001–2023)