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Degenerates is a musical group which originated in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan in 1979,〔Nelson, Jason.("Degenerates (Online Band Profile / Biography)" ). ''stereokiller.com'' (website).〕 during the formative years of the Detroit hardcore scene.〔 * Squirrel & Gabby. ("A Tribute to the Detroit Punk Rock Scene 1977-1990" ). ''detroitpunk.net'' (website).〕 The group predated the Process of Elimination EP, which some reviewers view as the beginning of the Midwest hardcore scene. Members branched out to other bands, including Dualtone Records recording artist Mike Mangione & the Union, and the Kalamazoo based band Spite. Degenerates vocalist Scott Boman became a much noted libertarian politician. This group was composed of: Scott Boman (Vocals & noise makers), John Butterfield (Bass & Vocals), Robin Corley (Guitar & vocals), Robert Vansile (Drums), as well as Guest Artists: Dana Wills (Drums) & John Collins (Stand-up Bass).〔Degenerates & Spite. ("Degenerates and Spite shared portal" ). ''Degeneratespite.com'' (website).〕〔 They did not release their work on CD until their self-titled release in 2006. Songs include: Pseudo Scientist, Armageddon, Let’s Start a War!, and Teenage Rockstar.〔CD Baby Online Records ("degenerates: degenerates" ). ''CDBaby.com'' (website).〕 ==Later Projects of Members== The Degenerates upright bass player, John Collins also recorded with Spanking Bozo their song “I Don't Understand You” was recorded on the Wanghead With Lips compilation It came from the Garage I (1986),〔Coffee 'n' Smokes Playlist ("Bomp List archives" ). ''xnet2.com'' (website).〕 and their song “Tell Me something” was recorded on the compilation Maniacs from the Motor City which was produced on the 44 Caliber Records label in 1989 (later distributed by Headline Records), and featured the band Inside Out.〔CD Headline Recoords ("LP Collectibles" ). ''headlinerecords.com'' (website). * 〕 While with Spanking Bozo Collins also recorded their first complete CD, McFly on the 44 Caliber Records label (1993).〔.44 Caliber Records ("44 Caliber Records: We're Back!" ). ''grunnenrocks.nl'' (website). * 〕〔Hemisphere ("McFly Spanking Bozo CD" ). ''hemisphere.nl'' (website).〕 In 2004 Collins provided bass and vocals for the self-titled CD by the Pindrops.〔CD Baby Online Recoords ("The Pindrops: The Pindrops" ). ''CDBaby.com'' (website).〕 More recently, he was recorded on the CD “Tenebrae” by Mike Mangione〔Hemisphere ("CD sale info with band bio" ). ''cdfreedom.com'' (website).〕 and has been performing as a member of Mangione's group, “Mike Mangione & the Union,” which has recorded a self-titled work in 2010.〔Hemisphere ("Mike Mangione CD store" ). ''mikemangione.com'' (website).〕 According to a bio on the Mike Mangione Page, “When John was younger he wrote a substantial amount, and sang lead, of and on the material he was performing. Now, he gets even greater satisfaction from writing a part that augments and grounds the music of others.”〔 The Degenerates lead vocalist, Scott Boman, went on to attend Western Michigan University, and sing with the Kalamazoo band Spite.〔CD Baby Online Recoords ("Spite: The Emotion Not the Point" ). ''CDBaby.com'' (website).〕〔Nelson, Jason. ("Spite (Online Band Profile / Biography)" ). ''stereokiller.com'' (website).〕 Most recently, Boman has been involved in spoken word performances. In 2009 he was featured in Detroit's Annual Erotic Poetry and Music Festival. This "eclectic celebration of the erotic arts" is a charitable event for Paws with a Cause. Paws with a cause pairs shelter dogs with disabled human companions. Boman has also been exploring the visual arts. In the Summer of 2012〔Wayne County Community College District (2012-06-08) ("Educators Create Faculty Art Exhibition Thru Sept 17th)" ) Downriver Campus News. "wcccd.edu" (webpage).〕 he displayed art work in the “Educators Create WCCCD Faculty Art Exhibition,” which was hosted by Wayne County Community College District where he teaches Physics and Physical science.〔Wayne County Community College District (2012) ("Adjunct Faculty Spotlight Series (Educators Create WCCCD Faculty Art Exhibition)" )"wcccd.edu" (webpage).〕 Member Robert VanSile is brother of Grosse Pointe notable Norman B. VanSile. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Degenerates」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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