10,000 Maniacs

10,000 Maniacs is an American alternative rock band that was founded in 1981. They have released nine studio albums, six EPs, and five live albums. They achieved their most significant success between 1987 and 1993, when they released four albums that charted in the top 50 in the US: In My Tribe (1987), Blind Man's Zoo (1989), Our Time in Eden (1992), and the live album MTV Unplugged (1993). After the recording but before the release of MTV Unplugged, original lead singer and songwriter Natalie Merchant left the band to pursue a solo career, while the remaining members continued the band.

10,000 Maniacs
10,000 Maniacs c. 1987: Left to right: Rob Buck, Steve Gustafson, Natalie Merchant, Dennis Drew, and Jerry Augustyniak
Background information
OriginJamestown, New York, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock, jangle pop, folk rock
Years active1981–present
LabelsChristian Burial, Elektra, Geffen, Bar/None, Cleopatra, Omnivore
Members
Past members
  • Rob Buck
  • Jeff Erickson
  • Chet Cardinale
  • Terri Newhouse
  • Natalie Merchant
  • Tim Edborg
  • Jim Calavitta
  • Shawn Santos
  • Debbie Heverly
  • Duane Calhoun
  • Bob "O'Matic" Wachter
  • Jim Foti
  • Gerry Rattigan
  • Oskar Saville
  • Leigh Nash
  • Matt Slocum
Websitewww.maniacs.com
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