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The Knitters

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Rock, Folk and World

The Knitters formed in 1982 as a side project to the band members' primary commitments. Vocalist Exene Cervenka, singer/bassist John Doe and drummer DJ Bonebrake were three of the four members of the punk band X; guitarist Dave Alvin was a member of roots rock band The Blasters as well as The Flesh Eaters; and stand-up bassist Jonny Ray Bartel was a member of blues-rock band The Red Devils. The Knitters' debut album Poor Little Critter on the Road was released in 1985. It included mainly traditional and cover songs, together with some X songs performed in an acoustic style. The album drew on blues, folk, country and rockabilly influences. In 1999, the label Bloodshot Records released a track-by-track tribute to the album entitled Poor Little Knitter on the Road. After the debut album's release, all the group members continued to work with their primary bands. Dave Alvin also later pursued a solo career. The Knitters Twenty years later, in 2005, the group released their second and ironically-titled album, The Modern Sounds of the Knitters. John Doe has been quoted [1] as saying "The Knitters, like their music, don't do anything hasty. Since our last record's been out for a while and it did pretty good, we figured it was just about time to put out another." The Modern Sounds of the Knitters has been well received by critics.

     
Members
PortraitD.J. Bonebrake
dr, perc US
PortraitDave Alvin
g, eg, acg, voc *1955 US
Jonny Ray Bartel
b, p
John Duchac
perc
PortraitChristine Cervenka
voc *1956 US
Popular Tracks   
Silver Wings on Poor Little Critter on the Road by The Knitters, X & Dave Alvin
Poor Little Critter on the Road on Poor Little Critter on the Road by The Knitters, X & Dave Alvin
The Call of the Wreckin' Ball on Poor Little Critter on the Road by The Knitters, X & Dave Alvin
Someone Like You on Poor Little Critter on the Road by The Knitters, X & Dave Alvin
Baby out of Jail on Poor Little Critter on the Road by The Knitters, X & Dave Alvin
The New World on Poor Little Critter on the Road by The Knitters, X & Dave Alvin
Poor Old Heartsick Me on Poor Little Critter on the Road by The Knitters, X & Dave Alvin
Rock Island Line on Poor Little Critter on the Road by The Knitters, X & Dave Alvin
Walkin' Cane on Poor Little Critter on the Road by The Knitters, X & Dave Alvin
Cryin' but My Tears Are Far Away on Poor Little Critter on the Road by The Knitters, X & Dave Alvin

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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Burning House Of LoveThe Knitters2005Single
The Modern Sounds Of The KnittersThe Knitters2005Album
Poor Little Critter On The RoadThe Knitters1985Album
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To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.
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