Groovie Ghoulies
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| Groovie Ghoulies | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Origin |  Sacramento, California |
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| Genre(s) | Rock Punk Rock Pop-punk |
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| Label(s) | Lookout Records Springman Records Stardumb Records Green Door Records |
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| Associated acts |
The Haints Kepi Ghoulie |
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| Website | groovie-ghoulies.com | |
| Members | ||
| Kepi Roach Scampi |
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The Groovie Ghoulies are an American punk rock band formed in Sacramento, California. They have released numerous albums, EPs, and singles, and have toured internationally. Their music is generally structured around monster, horror, and science fiction themes. The band's name was taken from the 1970s animated television series Groovie Goolies, a spinoff of Sabrina the Teenage Witch (itself a spinoff of The Archie Show).
Though the group's lineup has fluctuated significantly throughout their career, bassist/vocalist Kepi has been a constant fixture. Guitarist Roach has also been a longtime member. The Groovie Ghoulies' music is best classified as pop-punk and is heavily influenced by early punk groups such as the Ramones and The Dickies, 1960s garage rock and bubblegum artists such as The Troggs and The Monkees, and 1950s rock & roll artists such as Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. Throughout their career the Groovie Ghoulies have recorded cover versions of songs by several of these artists as well as other influences including Daniel Johnston and Neil Diamond.
