Biography
"THE ART GRAY NOIZZ QUINTET was originally formed to play at the afterparty for a screening of THE COLOR OF NOISE, which is Eric Robles' movie about Amphetamine Reptile Records. Eric thought I had a functioning lineup of Lubricated Goat but I have officially ended playing under that name. So, it was obvious I must assemble a supergroup of the finest Noise Rockers New York had to offer, and knock the punters sox off at the party . . . My main man, drummer "BLOODY" RICH HUTCHINS was away, so I enlisted drummer Jay Jay Meraz who did a great job but is still pissed off at me for having to abdicate the drummer's seat on Rich's return. Next, I recruited SKELETON BOY, who just as LeadBelly was the King Of The 12 String Guitar, is himself the King Of The Two String Bass. Then came guitarist ANDREA SICCO of Twin Guns. Not only does this free me up when I'm singing, but when our guitars merge it forms a most piquant Aural Melange. Last, but not least was JOHNNY SCUOTTO, who originally filled in on bass at one rehearsal, yet is talented in so many ways that he was given carte blanche to do whatever he wanted - thus he plays synthesizer and metal percussion and also vies with Skeleton Boy for the title of skinniest man in New York. I christened the ensemble THE ART GRAY NOIZZ QUINTET. Having laboured under the name STU for most of my life, only to discover the much cooler name of ART was hiding on the end all along - a new name for a new band." - STU SPASM, Brooklyn Vegan May, '015 [source]
