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35: 104:, United States, primarily active from 1991 to 1994. The original founding members were: guitarist Neil Rogers (The Derelicts, Glazed), singer Robb Clarke (Trids, RC5, The Burnz), bassist Mark Wooten (The Zanny Guys, Noble Firs) and drummer 205:
ZIPGUN was also known for their unpredictable stage performances and sometimes volatile interaction between singer Robb Clarke and guitarist Neil Rogers. (For instance, at their alcohol fueled debut show at Seattle's
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The band was known for their "punk and roll" sound, which is characterized by its raw energy and power; delivered at slower tempos than typical American hardcore. ZIPGUN mined punk rock influences like
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Currently, Rogers plays in Communist Eyes and The Derelicts (reformed in 2017). Clarke continues to play and record with the Seattle punk band The Burnz. Cunneen plays drums for Roxbury Saints and the
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In 1993, Mark Wooten quit the band and was replaced by bassist Andy Sheen. In late 1993 Sheen quit the band and was replaced by former Derelicts bassist Ian Dunsmore.
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and several other singles on various labels. The band toured extensively throughout the United States and Canada and appeared in the
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ZIPGUN broke up in 1994 and then reunited in 1996 for a single show at The Breakroom in Seattle with original bassist, Mark Wooten.
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ZIPGUN was formed and led by Neil Rogers, who had previously played guitar for
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ZIPGUN released three singles and two full-length albums on Pacific Northwest
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Zipgun 1992 (l to r) Dan Cunneen, Neil Rogers, Mark Wooten, Robb Clarke
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Improvised firearm
Zipgun 1992 (l to r) Dan Cunneen, Neil Rogers, Mark Wooten, Robb Clarke
Seattle, Washington
Punk rock
Seattle
Washington
Dan Cunneen
Final Warning
The Obituaries
Nightcaps
Sub Pop
Seattle
Grunge
punk rock
Gas Huffer
Supersuckers
The Gits
Coffin Break
The Stooges
Ramones
The Damned
Buzzcocks
Screaming Trees
Mudhoney
Crocodile Cafe
independent record label
Empty Records
Doug Pray
Hype!
Grunge

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