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Musicians

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    (1992- )
    Born in Los Angeles, California
    Michael Gurley, guitar/vocals
    Joie Calio, bass guitar/vocals
    Phil Leavitt, drums
    Recorded the albums ‘Puzzle’ (1992), ‘American Highway Forever’ (1994), ‘El Subliminoso’ (1996), ‘dada’ (1998), and ‘How to Be Found’ (2004)
    Best-known for the song ‘Dizz-Knee Land’

Why they might be annoying:

    They write their name in all lowercase letters.
    They were one hit wonders.
    Calio claimed that ‘Dizz-Knee Land’ ‘has nothing to do with Disneyland, actually.’
    Calio also insisted that the ‘Dizz-Knee Land’ spelling was not an attempt to escape the wrath of Disney’s lawyers.
    Gurley is the guitarist in Kiefer Sutherland’s vanity band.

Why they might not be annoying:

    Spin magazine wrote, ‘Immediately ear-catching pop of dada’s caliber is a rare commodity these days.’
    The Los Angeles Times called Gurley ‘a guitar hero in the making,’ comparing his playing to Mark Knopfler and Jimmy Page.
    Gurley suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome, and frequently has to ice down his wrists for pain during shows.
    Calio and Leavitt also record as the duo 7Horse, known for the song ‘Meth Lab Zoso Sticker.’

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 90.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying