U.S. Maple
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1995 in Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Active: 1995 - 2007
Biography
U.S. Maple were a Chicago experimental rock band formed in 1995 by Al Johnson and Mark Shippy of *Shorty* with Pat Samson and Todd Rittmann of the *Mercury Players*, intent on deconstructing rock and roll. Their #Skin Graft Records# albums 'Long Hair in Three Stages' (1995) and 'Sang Phat Editor' (1997) were produced by *Jim O'Rourke*. On #Drag City# they made 'Talker' (1999) and 'Acre Thrills' (2001); drummer *Adam Vida* then replaced Samson for 'Purple On Time' (2003). The band separated in 2007.
Genres
U.S. Maple Discography
- Long Hair in Three Stages (1995) - Album - rated 3.84/5
- Sang Phat Editor (1997) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- Talker (1999) - Album - rated 3.53/5
- Acre Thrills (2001) - Album - rated 3.73/5
- Purple on Time (2003) - Album - rated 3.7/5
Members
- Al Johnson - lead vocals (1995–2007)
- Mark Shippy - guitar (1995–2007)
- Todd Rittmann - guitar (1995–2007)
- Pat Samson - drums (1995–2001)