The Gerbils

The Gerbils

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Name = The Gerbils


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Origin = Athens, GA, U.S.
Genre = Indie pop
Years_active = 1995 – 1999, 2001, 2004 – present
Label = Hidden Agenda Orange Twin
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Current_members = John D'Azzo Will Westbrook Scott Spillane Ryan Barker
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The Gerbils are an indie rock band that formed in Athens, GA in 1998. Part of the Elephant Six Collective, the band released two albums and toured nationwide during their tenure.

Bio

The band consisted of Scott Spillane, John D'Azzo and Will Westbrook, college roommates in Ruston, LA. Along with sometimes-cellist Penny Burbank, they released a couple singles on a variety of record labels from 1996-1998 before recording an album (which included the four previously-released songs) in 1998 on Hidden Agenda Records.

Spillane's Neutral Milk Hotel bandmate Jeremy Barnes eventually joined as drummer, which drove the somewhat twee pop sound of the band's first album towards a more energetic hard rock. The members of the band decided to unofficially call it quits with a farewell show in 1999 in Athens. While D'Azzo pursued interests in California, Spillane and Westbrook (with the help of members of Of Montreal, Elf Power, and Neutral Milk Hotel) finished mixing the album that was completed with Chris Bishop prior to their separation. Once "The Battle of Electricity" was finished, the Gerbils did a national tour with Elf Power before again separating. Once again, the band has reformed, playing regularly and becoming fully active.

Guitarist Will Westbrook died on Monday, December 11th, 2006 due to an undisclosed illness.

Releases

Along with various contributions to compilation albums, the Gerbils have released two albums and three singles on a variety of labels.

Albums

* "Are You Sleepy?" (CD/LP) - Hidden Agenda - 1998
* "The Battle of Electricity" (CD/LP) - Orange Twin - 2001

ingles

* "Grin"/"Crayon Box" (7") - Spare Me Records - 1996
* "Glue"/"Is She Fiona" (7") - Hidden Agenda - 1997
* "Lucky Girl"/"Big White Limo" - Earworm - 1997


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