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Camper Van Beethoven

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Musicians

The Resume

    (1983- )
    Formed in Redlands, California
    David Lowry - vocals/guitar (1983-1990, 2004- )
    Victor Krummenacher - bass/vocals (1983-1990, 2004- )
    Greg Lisher - guitar/vocals (1983-1990, 2004- )
    Jonathan Segel - violin/keyboards/mandolin (1983-1989, 2004- )
    Chris Pedersen - drums/vocals (1986-1990, 2004- )
    Chris Molla - guitar/vocals (1983-1987)
    Anthony Guess - drums/vocals (1983-1986)
    Morgan Fichter - violin (1989-1990)
    David Immergluck - guitar/vocals (2004- )
    Albums include 'Telephone Free Landslide Victory (1985),' 'II & III (1986),' 'Camper Van Beethoven (1987),' 'Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart (1988),' 'Key Lime Pie (1989),' 'Camper Van Beethoven is Dead: Long Live Camper Van Beethoven (2000),' 'Tusk (2002)' and 'New Roman Times (2004)'
    Songs include 'Take the Skinheads Bowling'

Why they might be annoying:

    They were gimmicky and goofy, with even their name being a corny pun.
    They were poor singers.
    Their signature instrument was an out-of-tune violin.
    They played an odd repertoire of music, including Russian folk songs, swamp rock and Ringo Starr covers.
    They covered Fleetwood Mac's entire 'Tusk' album in the original keys.
    The band members were constantly bickering and backstabbing each other.
    One critic described their eclectic, amateurish style as 'endearing, but annoying.'
    Even though they broke up in 1990, they continue to slap together rarities collections and other 'new' material.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They played in many different styles when it was unfashionable to do so.
    They weren't afraid of looking silly.
    They made fun of themselves and other bands.
    Former band members continue to collaborate with one another, despite their past differences.
    They have a fierce cult following.

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 90.91% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 78.26% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 26 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 60.61% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 64 Votes: 73.44% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 287 Votes: 42.16% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 170 Votes: 64.12% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 133 Votes: 57.89% Annoying