Boss Hog

For the Dukes of Hazzard character, see Boss Hogg.
Boss Hog
Boss Hog live 2009
Boss Hog live 2009
Background information
OriginNew York City, New York, United States
GenresPunk blues, garage punk[1]
Years active1989-2000, 2008-2010, 2016-present
MembersJon Spencer, Cristina Martinez, Jens Jurgensen, Hollis Queens, Mickey Finn
Past membersCharlie Ondras, Jerry Teel, Kurt Wolf, Pete Shore, Marcellus Hall, Mark Boyce
Websitefacebook.com/BossHogOfficial/, twitter.com/BossHogBitches, instagram.com/boss_hog_bitches/

Boss Hog is an American punk blues band including the husband and wife duo of Jon Spencer (guitar) and Cristina Martinez (vocals) along with Jens Jurgensen (bass), Hollis Queens (drums) and Mickey Finn (keyboard).[2] The band achieved some notoriety, not only due to their abrasive sound, but more to Martinez's confrontational use of nudity on the band's record sleeves. In their 27-year history, the band's releases have been relatively sporadic, but comprised four full-length albums, a mini-album, three EP's and several singles. Between 2008 and 2010, the band played live and toured Europe and the US.

Boss Hog officially announced their return in May 2016 with details of US tour dates along with an EP, Brood Star, released by In the Red Records in July 2016.[3] A new song, "17", was released in January 2017 to herald the band's first full-length album in 17 years – Brood X, released in March 2017.[4]

Jon Spencer's other bands include Pussy Galore, of which Martinez became a peripheral member, and the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion both of which existed in parallel to Boss Hog.[5]

  1. ^ Ringen, Jonathan (March 23, 2017). "Boss Hog's Punk Rock Revs Up as It Hits Middle Age". New York Times. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
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  3. ^ Yoo, Noah (May 17, 2016). "Boss Hog Announce Brood Star EP, Share New Song "Wichita Grey": Listen". Pitchfork.com. Condé Nast. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  4. ^ Doran, John (January 5, 2017). "BOSS HOG: First Album In 17 Years!". The Quietus. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
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