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Uncle Slam was an American crossover thrash band from Los Angeles, California.

History

Uncle Slam originally formed in 1984 under the name The Brood by vocalists and guitarists Jon Nelson, Todd Moyer, bassist John Flitcraft, and former Suicidal Tendencies drummer Amery Smith. After releasing their self-titled debut album in 1986, the band changed their name to Uncle Slam in 1987.

Flitcraft quit the band before they changed their name and was replaced by Louiche Mayorga, who previously played bass alongside Smith in Suicidal Tendencies, but also soon left. He was briefly replaced by Bob Heathcote (who would later join Suicidal Tendencies) before Simon Oliver finally joined shortly after.

The first "Uncle Slam" album was Say Uncle, released in 1988 through Caroline Records. Before the band could work on a follow-up to that album, Oliver left Uncle Slam in 1989 and was replaced by Angelo Espino.

After Oliver returned in 1991, the band released their second album under the Uncle Sam name, Will Work for Food, in 1993 through Restless Records. Smith departed the band the following year and was replaced by another former Suicidal Tendencies member, R. J. Herrera. With the lineup of Moyer, Oliver, and Herrera, the band recorded and released their third and final album, When God Dies, in 1995 through Medusa Records. The band broke up that same year.

After Smith's departure from Uncle Slam, he resurfaced in two bands, the Beastie Boys and BS 2000. He is now in AgainST, formed by Excel singer Dan Clements and former Suicidal Tendencies members Grant Estes, Amery Smith and Louiche Mayorga.

Members

Last known line-up

• Todd Moyer - lead guitar and backing vocals (1984-1995)
• Simon Oliver - bass (1987-1989, 1991-1995)
• R. J. Herrera - drums (1994-1995) (ex-Suicidal Tendencies)

Former members

• Jon Nelson - lead vocals and lead guitar (1984-1987) †
• John Flitcraft - bass, backing vocals (1984-1986) †
• Louiche Mayorga - bass (1986-1987) (also a Suicidal Tendencies member)
• Bob Heathcote - bass (1987) (also a Suicidal Tendencies member)
• Angelo Espino - bass (1989-1991)
• Amery Smith - drums and backing bocals (1984-1994) (ex-Suicidal Tendencies, Beastie Boys, BS 2000 and AgainST)

† = Members who were present when Uncle Slam was known as The Brood.

Discography

Studio albums

The album Say Uncle will be re-released in January 2010

External links

• Uncle Slam at BNR Metal Pages

http://www.metalunderground.com/bands/details.cfm?bandid=8469