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The identify Nick Oliveri, could not initially ring a bell, nevertheless it’s truthful to recommend that his CV will. Oliveri’s first burst into the musical zeitgeist got here together with his pioneering position in Kyuss, certainly one of steel’s strongest voices in main the stoner motion that swept the style within the 90s. With their early information paving the manner for the style, their affect on steel is simple and inescapable, but this isn’t the place Oliveri’s profession reaches its most infamous level.
As Oliveri pursued a aspect undertaking together with his band mate and guitarist Josh Homme, they gave start to Queens of The Stone Age. The discography and affect of QOTSA can’t be instructed in a manner that hasn’t already been screamed from the mountains a thousand instances earlier than, however suffice to say they made an affect.
As Oliveri arrives at Anarchy Brewery together with his Loss of life Acoustic tour on Thursday 17th November, we are able to count on songs from all through his profession because the 90’s bass icon runs by means of songs outdated and new, together with his time with bands equivalent to The Dwarves, Mondo Generator and Stöner, making this an evening of rock ‘n’ roll that feels important for any product of the 90s rock scene.
Nick Oliveri plays Anarchy Brew Co, Newcastle on Thursday 17th November.