American Wrestlers
American Wrestlers is an American indie rock band from St. Louis, Missouri, United States, formed in 2014. Initially founded as a solo project by Scottish musician Gary McClure, the band also includes Bridgette Imperial, Ian Reitz and Josh Van Hoorebeke.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
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| Years active | 2014-present |
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| Website | americanwrestlers |
| Members | Gary McClure Bridgette Imperial Ian Reitz Josh Van Hoorebeke |
To date American Wrestlers have released two studio albums, American Wrestlers (2015), recorded solely by McClure, and Goodbye Terrible Youth, released in 2016.
History
Origins and American Wrestlers (2014-2015)
Following the break-up of his band, Working for a Nuclear Free City, and the release of his debut solo album, Wreaths (2013), McLure moved from Manchester, England to St. Louis, Missouri to marry his then-girlfriend, Bridgette Imperial. McClure subsequently recorded American Wrestler's self-titled debut at the couple's home, on an eight-track Tascam recorder.[1]
American Wrestlers was initially released for free on BandCamp.[1] After receiving attention from various music blogs and websites, Fat Possum Records re-released the album in 2015. Following the release of the album, McClure assembled a band, including Imperial on keyboard and rhythm guitar, bassist Ian Reitz, and drummer Josh Van Hoorebeke.
Goodbye Terrible Youth (2016-present)
On November 4, 2016 the band released its second studio album, Goodbye Terrible Youth.
Discography
Studio albums
- American Wrestlers (2014)
- Goodbye Terrible Youth (2016)
Singles
- "I Can Do No Wrong" / "The Rest of You" (2015)
- "Give Up" (2016)
References
- White, Caitlin. "Band To Watch: American Wrestlers + "There's No One Crying Over Me Either" (Stereogum Premiere)". stereogum.com. Retrieved 17 May 2015.