Garage rock band from New York City, NY formed in 1985 by leader Bobby Belfiore along with Elan and Orin Portnoy and Ira Elliott. Elan and Ira left to be full time Fuzztones, and Tony Matura was brought in for the lifetime of the band on guitar and vocals. Drums were handled by Frank Manlin, Greg Clark and Ken Anderson during the Optic Nerve’s duration and Tom Ward played bass. The band disbanded in 1988.
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Parque da Hortiña
Fene, Galicia, SpainJuly 31, 2025
Fun House Music Bar
Madrid, Autonomous Region of Madrid, SpainMarch 17, 1986
The Dive
New York, New York, United StatesSeptember 12, 1985
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New York, New York, United StatesSeptember 1, 1985
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New York, New York, United States99th Floor fanzine benefit
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New York, New York, United StatesJuly 6, 1985
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Huntington, New York, United States1. Ain't That a Man
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Garage rock band from New York City, NY formed in 1985 by leader Bobby Belfiore along with Elan and Orin Portnoy and Ira Elliott. Elan and Ira left to be full time Fuzztones, and Tony Matura was broug... Read the full biography on this page.
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