Malfunkshun

Malfunkshun
1980s lineup. Clockwise from bottom: Regan Hagar, Kevin Wood, Andrew Wood
1980s lineup. Clockwise from bottom: Regan Hagar, Kevin Wood, Andrew Wood
Background information
OriginBainbridge Island, Washington, U.S.
Genres
Years active1980–1988, 2005–present
LabelsC/Z, Loosegroove, Wammybox
Spinoffs
Members
Past members
Websitemalfunkshun.org

Malfunkshun is an American rock band formed in 1980 by brothers Andrew and Kevin Wood. Combining glam influences with distortion, they were one of the earliest grunge bands, forming alongside the U-Men and Melvins. Their definitive lineup consists of the brothers and drummer Regan Hagar. After interactions with fellow grunge act Green River, Andrew would become the frontman for successor Mother Love Bone. Malfunkshun dissolved without having released much material, although they recorded demos and appeared in the landmark grunge compilation Deep Six.

Andrew struggled with drug dependence for several years, eventually dying from a heroin overdose in 1990. Mother Love Bone disbanded as a result and was succeeded by Pearl Jam. Malfunkshun's demos with Andrew were later compiled and released as Return to Olympus on Loosegroove Records, which was founded by Hagar and fellow Mother Love Bone member Stone Gossard. Malfunkshun reformed in 2005 and is currently touring and recording new material.

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