Camper Van Beethoven
American indie band Camper Van Beethoven formed in Redland, California in 1983, when lead singer and songwriter David Lowery (then on bass) joined forces with multi-instrumentalist Chris Molla, drummer Bill McDonald, guitarist David McDaniel, and harmonica player Mike Zorn. The following year, the band — at this time calling themselves Camper Van Beethoven and the Border Patrol — relocated to Santa Cruz. Soon, Lowery and Molla were the only remaining original members, with Victor Krummenacher joining on bass (and allowing Lowery to switch to rhythm guitar), string man and keyboardist Jonathan Siegel adding a new sonic dimension, and Richie West replacing McDonald, who departed for the L.A. punk scene. In 1985, the group shortened its name to Camper Van... Read More
- Genre:
- Rock, Alternative/Indie
- City Of Origin:
- Santa Cruz, ,California United States
- Formed Date:
- 1983
