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The Vermin

The Vermin

Genre: Punk/comedy
Web site: http://interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=65222&

In 1984, Dirk and Ruckus started playing in Las Vegas in Vermin From Venus and the band Ruckus. Ten years ago they joined forces to become The Vermin. After playing and recording their first record "Hell or Las Vegas" with Anthony Hudak, they enlisted Gerry Proctor on drums. This is the current lineup for the band.

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Love you guys, Seen you a zillion times and glad you're still playing. Was happy to see ya at the E.R. lounge playing with Sham 69 on Sept.1st 2007 - Dirk's birthday. Had a fight with 6 nazis but you guys are the coolest! i'll be at your next show.
EL Capone Bassist/Vocals/Songwriter
October Surprise
Hardcore NLV Punk Rock band
RIP TODD SAMPSON LV PUNK ROCK LEGEND.
Ps, Ruckus, you rule! Baddest bassist in town!

Posted by: ELCAPONE_LVHC on 7/30/10 at 9:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

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Free MP3s:
Cock Fight
Exciting Sounds of Al Martino
King of Men
Lipstick Smears & Bloodshot Eyes
Recent Appearances
The Vermin at The Double Down
The Vermin at The Double Down
The Vermin at The Double Down
The Objex at The Double Down Saloon
Neon Reverb presents The Vermin at The Las Vegas Country Saloon
Musicians:
Rob Ruckus – Bass, Vocals
Gerry "Turbo" Proctor – Drums
Dirk Vermin – Guitar, Vocals
Formed:
1995, Las Vegas, NV
Influences
Don Rickles, The Rat Pack, Misfits, T.S.O.L., The Damned, Whiskey
Current status
Touring, recording and writing.
Discography:
No Album ArtHell or Las Vegas
Label: Wood Shampoo
Released: 1996
No Album ArtThe Vermin vs. You!
Label: Wood Shampoo
Released: 1998
No Album ArtLoose Women, Hard Livin' & the Devil
Label: Wood Shampoo
Released: 2000
No Album ArtA Fist Full of Hell
Label: Wood Shampoo
Released: 2007
No Album ArtThe Exciting Sounds of Al Martino
Released: 2009
Related Links:
Check out The Vermin's Myspace page
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