History
Rip-Off
Origin
Boston, Massachusetts
Genres
Post Punk, Alternative Rock
Years active
1987-1990
Label
Richard Feuer/Executive Producer of the 45
Past members
Robert Feuer
Mary Feuer
Steve Melanson
Timmy Biggins
Rip-Off was an American band from Boston active between 1987 and 1989. The group featured Mary Feuer, Robert Feuer, Steve Melanson, and Timmy Biggins. It was founded by Robert Feuer—composer, vocalist, and guitarist—and Mary Feuer, bassist, vocalist, and composer.
Background:
Robert Feuer moved from Rockland County, New York, to Boston after graduating from Ramapo High School in 1983. He attended Northeastern University for one year before leaving school and working in various restaurants.
In 1985, he took a job as a line cook at a restaurant called Anne B’s, where he met Chris George, then the bass player for the band Boys Life.[1] The two quickly became friends and formed an avant-garde project called Three Day Xmas. That collaboration eventually led to the creation of Drumming on Glass. However, Robert and Chris ultimately parted ways due to musical differences.
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