![]() The band originally called themselves All Night Garage Sale but changed their name to Screeching Weasel, a variation of a name a friend had suggested, Screaming Otter, which was a reference to a T-shirt that read, "I'VE GOT A SCREAMING OTTER IN MY PANTS!". Despite never achieving mainstream success, a number of largely popular acts cite them as influential. Screeching Weasel has recorded 14 studio albums so far, splitting time between a number of famous independent record labels such as Lookout! Records and Fat Wreck Chords. Other prominent members include guitarist/bassist Dan Vapid and drummer Dan Panic, who have each appeared on six of the band's studio albums, and Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt who appeared on one. Ben Weasel has been the only constant member, though Jughead was present in every incarnation of the band until 2009. Since their formation, Screeching Weasel have reformed several times with lineup changes. The band was formed in 1986 by Ben Weasel and John Jughead. Screeching Weasel is originally from the Chicago suburb of Prospect Heights, Illinois. Screeching Weasel is an American punk rock band consisting of Ben Weasel (vocals), Mike Kennerty (guitar), Mike Hunchback (guitar), Zach "Poutine" Brandner (bass) and Pierre Marche (drums). ![]() Monona, Underdog, Roadkill, Lookout!, Selfless, Fat Wreck Chords, Panic Button, Asian Man, Recessīen-weasel Mike Kennerty 2006 Pierre Marche 2011
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