Big Dipper

Big Dipper
  • Type: Band/Group
  • Country: United States
  • Born: 1985 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  • Active: 1985 - present

Biography

American indie rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, in 1985 by former members of *Volcano Suns* and *The Embarrassment*. The quartet of Bill Goffrier, Gary Waleik, Steve Michener and Jeff Oliphant released 'Heavens' (1987) and 'Craps' (1988) on #Homestead Records# and 'Slam' (1990) on #Epic Records# before splitting. They reunited for the #Merge Records# anthology 'Supercluster' (2008) and a fourth studio album, 'Crashes on the Platinum Planet' (2012).

Big Dipper Discography

  • Heavens (1987) - Album - rated 3.62/5
  • Craps (1988) - Album - rated 3.46/5

Members

  • Bill Goffrier - vocals, guitar (1985鈥損resent)
  • Gary Waleik - guitar, vocals (1985鈥損resent)
  • Steve Michener - bass, vocals (1985鈥損resent)
  • Jeff Oliphant - drums, vocals (1985鈥損resent)

Frequent Collaborators