The Cynics

The Cynics

The Cynics is an influential garage rock revival band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band, consisting of guitarist Gregg Kostelich, drummer Thomas Hohn, vocalist Michael Kastelic, bass player Smith Hutchings, and keyboardist Becky Smith, debuted with their first album, "Blue Train Station" in 1986. They underwent a number of lineup changes culminating in 1990s "Rock and Roll" album. Get Hip Records is their independent record label.

References

* [http://www.myspace.com/thecynicsrocknroll The Cynics' MySpace]
* [http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/20021206cynicsp1.asp Pittsburgh Post-Gazette interview]


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