Massacre was a United States improvising rock band from New York City formed in 1980 by guitarist Fred Frith with bassist Bill Laswell and drummer Fred Maher. They performed live for two years and recorded a studio album, Killing Time, in 1981. Free improvisation or free music is improvised music without any rules beyond the taste of the musicians involved, and not in any particular style. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... New York City, officially named the City of New York, is the most populous city in the United States, the most densely populated major city in North America, and is at the center of international finance, politics, entertainment, and culture. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Jump to: navigation, search Fred Frith (born February 17, 1949) is an English musician and composer. ... Bill Laswell (born December 2, 1950 in Detroit) is a prolific bassist, producer, and record label owner who has collaborated with hundreds of musicians all over the world. ... 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Frith and Laswell reformed Massacre in 1998 with drummer Charles Hayward, releasing Funny Valentine in 1998 and a live album, Melt Down, in 2001. Jump to: navigation, search 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Charles Hayward (1952–) was the leader of experimental rock group This Heat. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Jump to: navigation, search 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...

External links

• allmusic.com Massacre.