Skin Yard was a grunge band from Seattle, Washington, who were active from 1985 to 1992. The group never gained any mainstream audience, but were an influence on their contemporaries – most notably Soundgarden, The Melvins, and Green River – alongside whom they are considered the early pioneers of the sound that would later be called grunge. Nickname: Location of Seattle in King County and Washington Coordinates: Country United States State Washington County King County Incorporated December 2 1869 Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor Greg Nickels (NP) Area  - City  142. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Grunge (sometimes referred to as the Seattle Sound) is a genre of alternative rock inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock. ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Cruz Records was a record label similar to SST Records, owned by the Black Flag guitarist Greg Ginn. ... C/Z Records is a Seattle based label that was established, in early 1985, by Chris Hanzsek and Tina Casale. ... Sub Pop is a record label in Seattle, Washington that achieved fame in the 1990s for first signing Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney and many other bands from the local Seattle music scene. ... Soundgarden was an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984. ... Gruntruck was formed in 1991 by Ben McMillan and Scott McCullum both previously from Skin Yard and Tommy Niemeyer from The Accused. ... Jack Endino is a music producer based in Seattle, USA. Long associated with Seattle label Sub Pop and the grunge movement, Endino worked on seminal albums from bands such as Mudhoney and Soundgarden, but is probably best known for producing the first Nirvana album, Bleach, released in 1989. ... Screaming Trees was a musical group considered part of the grunge music movement of the early 1990s. ... Above (1995) Mad Season was a grunge supergroup formed in late 1994 by members of three popular Seattle based bands, as well as a friend of one of the members. ... This article is about the band. ... Grunge (sometimes referred to as the Seattle Sound) is a genre of alternative rock inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock. ... Nickname: Location of Seattle in King County and Washington Coordinates: Country United States State Washington County King County Incorporated December 2 1869 Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor Greg Nickels (NP) Area  - City  142. ... Soundgarden was an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984. ... The Melvins are an American rock band/ metal band that usually perform as a trio. ... Green River was an influential Seattle based rock band active from 1984 to 1987. ... Grunge (sometimes referred to as the Seattle Sound) is a genre of alternative rock inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock. ...

Biography

The band was formed in January 1985 by Daniel House and Jack Endino, who were subsequently joined by Ben McMillan and Matt Cameron. Skin Yard played its first concert in June 1985, opening for the U-Men. In 1986, Skin Yard contributed two songs to the now-legendary Deep Six compilation. This album, in addition to featuring the first commercial recordings of The Melvins, Soundgarden, Malfunkshun and Skin Yard, was the first to showcase the early grunge sound. That same year, Skin Yard released their self-titled debut album and their first single, Bleed. Daniel House AKA D-House was the Bass player for Seattle Grunge band Skin Yard. ... Jack Endino is a music producer based in Seattle, USA. Long associated with Seattle label Sub Pop and the grunge movement, Endino worked on seminal albums from bands such as Mudhoney and Soundgarden, but is probably best known for producing the first Nirvana album, Bleach, released in 1989. ... Matt Cameron (born Matthew D. Cameron, November 28, 1962, in San Diego, California) is an American musician renowned for being the drummer, back-up vocalist and occasional songwriter in the grunge rock bands Soundgarden (1986-1997) and Pearl Jam (1998-present). ... The U-Men were a Seattle-based band in the early to late 80s. ... The Deep Six compilation was released March 1986 (catalog# CZ001). ... The Melvins are an American rock band/ metal band that usually perform as a trio. ... Soundgarden was an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984. ... Malfunkshun is a grunge/Punk band formed in 1980 by Andrew Wood and his brother Kevin Wood. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ...

Shortly after these releases, drummer Matt Cameron left the band to join Soundgarden, after which the band went through a series of drummers. He was initially replaced by Steve Wied, followed by Greg Gilmore; however both drummers lasted only two shows. In the fall, Jason Finn joined, but left after eight months for personal reasons. Scott McCullum filled the vacancy in May 1987 and he remained for two years, during which time the band recorded and released their second album, Hallowed Ground (1988). However, McCullum left and the band took a fourteen month hiatus after a U.S. tour quoted as being "the tour from hell". Matt Cameron (born Matthew D. Cameron, November 28, 1962, in San Diego, California) is an American musician renowned for being the drummer, back-up vocalist and occasional songwriter in the grunge rock bands Soundgarden (1986-1997) and Pearl Jam (1998-present). ... Soundgarden was an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984. ... Greg Gilmore is a musician in Seattle, Washington, and co-founder of the recording label First World Music. ... Autumn colours at Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire, England. ... Jason Finn (born 1969) is drummer and singer for The Presidents of the United States of America (band). ... Hallowed Ground is a 1988 album by grunge rock band, Skin Yard. ...

Skin Yard returned in 1990 with their third album, Fist Sized Chunks, and their final drummer, Barrett Martin. In 1991, as grunge was breaking into the mainstream, the band released their fourth album, 1,000 Smiling Knuckles. That same year, original bassist Daniel House left the band to spend more time with his family. He was replaced by Pat Pederson, who stayed with the band for the recording of their final album, Inside the Eye. After recording was completed, Skin Yard decided to disband, and the album was released shortly after. Fist Sized Chunks is the third album by the grunge group Skin Yard. ... Barrett Martin is a man who has worn many hats over the course of 20 years as a professional musician. ... 1,000 Smiling Knuckles is the fourth album by the grunge group Skin Yard. ... Daniel House AKA D-House was the Bass player for Seattle Grunge band Skin Yard. ... Inside the Eye. ...

Post-breakup

Prior to the breakup, Ben McMillan and Scott McCullum had started the band Gruntruck as a side-project, and continued to perform with the band after Skin Yard's demise. Pat Pederson and Barrett Martin worked with Jack Endino on his solo album Endino's Earthworm. Daniel House, as owner and president of C/Z Records, continued to release records until 2001 when he released the Skin Yard rarities album, Start at the Top. Barrett Martin performed with Screaming Trees until their breakup and has toured with R.E.M.. He also worked with Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley and Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready in the band Mad Season. Gruntruck was formed in 1991 by Ben McMillan and Scott McCullum both previously from Skin Yard and Tommy Niemeyer from The Accused. ... Barrett Martin is a man who has worn many hats over the course of 20 years as a professional musician. ... Jack Endino is a music producer based in Seattle, USA. Long associated with Seattle label Sub Pop and the grunge movement, Endino worked on seminal albums from bands such as Mudhoney and Soundgarden, but is probably best known for producing the first Nirvana album, Bleach, released in 1989. ... Daniel House AKA D-House was the Bass player for Seattle Grunge band Skin Yard. ... C/Z Records is a Seattle based label that was established, in early 1985, by Chris Hanzsek and Tina Casale. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Barrett Martin is a man who has worn many hats over the course of 20 years as a professional musician. ... Screaming Trees was a musical group considered part of the grunge music movement of the early 1990s. ... R.E.M. is a rock band formed in Athens, Georgia in early 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and vocalist Michael Stipe. ... Alice in Chains is a popular and influential rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1987. ... Layne Staley (August 22, 1967 - ca. ... Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990. ... Michael Mike McCready (born April 5, 1966, in Pensacola, Florida, U.S.) is the lead guitarist and, along with Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard, a founding member of the American rock band, Pearl Jam. ... Above (1995) Mad Season was a grunge supergroup formed in late 1994 by members of three popular Seattle based bands, as well as a friend of one of the members. ...

Band members

• Ben McMillan - Vocals (1985-1993)
• Jack Endino - Guitar (1985-1993)
• Daniel House - Bass (1985-1991)
• Pat Pederson - Bass (1991-1992)
• Matt Cameron - Drums (1985-1986)
• Steve Wied - Drums (1986)
• Greg Gilmore - Drums (1986)
• Jason Finn - Drums (1986-1987)
• Scott McCullum - Drums (1987-1989)
• Barrett Martin - Drums (1990-1993)

Jack Endino is a music producer based in Seattle, USA. Long associated with Seattle label Sub Pop and the grunge movement, Endino worked on seminal albums from bands such as Mudhoney and Soundgarden, but is probably best known for producing the first Nirvana album, Bleach, released in 1989. ... Daniel House AKA D-House was the Bass player for Seattle Grunge band Skin Yard. ... Matt Cameron (born Matthew D. Cameron, November 28, 1962, in San Diego, California) is an American musician renowned for being the drummer, back-up vocalist and occasional songwriter in the grunge rock bands Soundgarden (1986-1997) and Pearl Jam (1998-present). ... Greg Gilmore is a musician in Seattle, Washington, and co-founder of the recording label First World Music. ... Jason Finn (born 1969) is drummer and singer for The Presidents of the United States of America (band). ... Barrett Martin is a man who has worn many hats over the course of 20 years as a professional musician. ...

Discography

Studio albums

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Singles

Compilation appearances

• 1986 – "Throb" and "The Birds" on Deep Six
• 1991 – "Snowblind" on Hard to Believe: Kiss Covers Compilation

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External links

• The Official Skin Yard site
• C/Z Records Skin Yard site
• Skin Yard at All Music Guide
• Skin Yard at MySpace