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Kyuss
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Kyuss ( ) was an American stoner rock band formed in Palm Desert, California in 1987. They are considered one of the pioneers of the genre. After disbanding in 1995, a number of band members have gone on to form or play in several notable bands including Queens of the Stone Age, Screaming Trees, Fu Manchu, Dwarves, Eagles of Death Metal, Mondo Generator, Hermano, Unida, Slo Burn and Them Crooked Vultures.

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Musical artist.name
Kyuss
Musical artist.image
OldKyuss.jpg
Musical artist.caption
Kyuss . Left to right: Josh Homme, Brant Bjork, John Garcia, Nick Oliveri.
Musical artist.landscape
Yes
Musical artist.background
group_or_band
Musical artist.origin
Palm Desert, California, U.S.
Musical artist.alias
Katzenjammer (1987–1989)Sons of Kyuss (1989–1991)
Musical artist.discography
Kyuss discography
Musical artist.years_active
1987–1995
Musical artist.past_members
Josh HommeJohn GarciaScott ReederAlfredo HernándezChris CockrellBrant BjorkNick Oliveri

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Kyuss Lives Budapest Petöfi 2011.jpg
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end of work period
1995-00-00
Commons category
Kyuss
inception
1987-00-00
start of work period
1987-00-00
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11 sections
Contents
  • History
  • As Katzenjammer and Sons of Kyuss (1987–1991)
  • As Kyuss (1991–1995)
  • Post-breakup (1996–present)
  • Style and legacy
  • Band members
  • Lineups
  • Timeline
  • Discography
  • References
  • External links

Kyuss ( ) was an American stoner rock band formed in Palm Desert, California in 1987. They are considered one of the pioneers of the genre. After disbanding in 1995, a number of band members have gone on to form or play in several notable bands including Queens of the Stone Age, Screaming Trees, Fu Manchu, Dwarves, Eagles of Death Metal, Mondo Generator, Hermano, Unida, Slo Burn and Them Crooked Vultures.

In November 2010, three former members of the band (minus Homme, who declined to participate) reunited under the adapted moniker "Kyuss Lives!" for a world tour with plans to record a new album. A federal lawsuit subsequently filed by Homme resulted in Oliveri leaving the band in March 2012. Five months later, a court ruled that Garcia and Bjork were not allowed to release audio recordings under the Kyuss Lives! moniker. As a result, they changed their name to Vista Chino.

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