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Gregg Mitchell-vocals
Gary Schuster-guitar
Matt Dunlap-drums
Scott Vick-bass
The Mitchell twins were separated, MANIAX ended and THINK TANK was born in 1983.
They stayed together for quite a while with the same intelligent lyrics Gregg was known for in the
previous band. TT were featured on the Fresno Compilation Hardcore '84. The songs were, 'Don't Pose', 'Jane Fonda Genocide' and
'Homophobia'. Gregg was also involved with Blitz, a local fanzine and wrote articles for the Fresno Bee as well. I've got a few of them.
Matt Dunlap went on to play in several cool bands in the years after TT. SNAIL, PASTE and SUPERGLUE REVENGE come to mind. He currently
plays in BLESSING THE HOGS with John Sargentini out of San Francisco and in El Diablo in Fresno. A drummer/producer/songwriter along the
lines of Bev Bevan, I had the pleasure of jamming with Matt a few times.
The original THINK TANK line-up was brief. Guitarist Mike Waldhart and bassist Bobby Arias from Madera's DEATH CAMP came in to replace
Gary and Scott. Mike recorded the band and several labels were interested in signing them, including SST Records. They struck a deal with
Mind Matter Records in San Francisco, known for putting out political punk such as CHUMBAWAMBA and CHRIST ON PARADE. They released to
rave reviews, a 6-song 7-inch EP called, "What Now?" in early 1986. THINK TANK had a good run playing gigs, writing and recording but broke up
later that year.
I spoke to Gregg recently and he gave me an update on what's been happening with him. He's had a successful career in the music business
and as a writer. Managing major label acts for the Gallin/Morey Associates. He also has worked as a writer for Columbia-Tristar and other major
publications.
Dale Stewart punksnax at hot mail dot com
Gary Schuster-guitar
Matt Dunlap-drums
Scott Vick-bass
The Mitchell twins were separated, MANIAX ended and THINK TANK was born in 1983.
They stayed together for quite a while with the same intelligent lyrics Gregg was known for in the
previous band. TT were featured on the Fresno Compilation Hardcore '84. The songs were, 'Don't Pose', 'Jane Fonda Genocide' and
'Homophobia'. Gregg was also involved with Blitz, a local fanzine and wrote articles for the Fresno Bee as well. I've got a few of them.
Matt Dunlap went on to play in several cool bands in the years after TT. SNAIL, PASTE and SUPERGLUE REVENGE come to mind. He currently
plays in BLESSING THE HOGS with John Sargentini out of San Francisco and in El Diablo in Fresno. A drummer/producer/songwriter along the
lines of Bev Bevan, I had the pleasure of jamming with Matt a few times.
The original THINK TANK line-up was brief. Guitarist Mike Waldhart and bassist Bobby Arias from Madera's DEATH CAMP came in to replace
Gary and Scott. Mike recorded the band and several labels were interested in signing them, including SST Records. They struck a deal with
Mind Matter Records in San Francisco, known for putting out political punk such as CHUMBAWAMBA and CHRIST ON PARADE. They released to
rave reviews, a 6-song 7-inch EP called, "What Now?" in early 1986. THINK TANK had a good run playing gigs, writing and recording but broke up
later that year.
I spoke to Gregg recently and he gave me an update on what's been happening with him. He's had a successful career in the music business
and as a writer. Managing major label acts for the Gallin/Morey Associates. He also has worked as a writer for Columbia-Tristar and other major
publications.
Dale Stewart punksnax at hot mail dot com
