Although more noisy, arty post-punk, the band is labeled as one of the pioneers of grunge and was a crucial part of the Seattle scene in the mid-1980s. Tom Price (guitar), Charlie "Chaz" Ryan (drums), Robin Buchan (bass) and John Bigley (vocals), formed the band in 1981. After only one year Buchan left the band and was replaced by Jim Tillman. In this lineup they recorded their first EP U-Men in 1984. In 1987 they released their single Solid Action, after which Tillman left the band. He was replaced by Tom Hazelmyer. For their first album Step on a Bug, Tony Rasom took over bass. The album was released in 1988 and the band broke up shortly afterwards. Members: John Bigley—Vocals Tom Price—Guitar Chas Ryan—Drums Jim Tillman—Bass Robin Buchan – bass (1981–1982) Tom Hazelmeyer – bass (November 1987) Tony Ransom – bass ( July 1987–1989)
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April 15, 1988
Community World Theater
Tacoma, Washington, United StatesJanuary 16, 1988
The Central Tavern
Seattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 16, 1987
Eagles Hall
Bellingham, Washington, United States1. Willie Dong Hurts Dogs
2. Clubs
3. Solid Action
4. Juice Party
5. Pay the Bubba
6. Papa Doesn’t Love His Children Anymore
7. Dig It A Hole
8. Freezebomb
June 6, 1987
COCA Cabana
Seattle, Washington, United StatesApril 10, 1987
Crescent Ballroom
Tacoma, Washington, United StatesMarch 28, 1987
Showbox
Seattle, Washington, United StatesMarch 5, 1987
The Central Tavern
Seattle, Washington, United StatesDecember 31, 1986
GESSCO Hall
Olympia, Washington, United StatesJuly 6, 1986
Rainbow Tavern
Seattle, Washington, United StatesSetlist incomplete.
1. Green Trumpet
2. That's Wild About Jack
June 14, 1986
GESSCO Hall
Olympia, Washington, United States1. Pay the Bubba
2. Blight
3. Gila
4. Whistlin’ Pete
5. Green Trumpet
6. The Fumes
7. Cow Rock
8. Clubs
9. Shoot Em' Down
10. Papa Doesn’t Love His Children Anymore
11. U-Men Stomp
12. That's Wild About Jack
13. They
June 7, 1986
Rainbow Tavern
Seattle, Washington, United StatesMay 14, 1986
HUB Ballroom, University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United StatesMarch 22, 1986
UCT Hall
Seattle, Washington, United States"Deep Six" release party.
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The Central Tavern
Seattle, Washington, United StatesDecember 4, 1985
Commodore Ballroom
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaOctober 23, 1985
The Rathskeller
Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesEarly show
View on Setlist.fm →October 23, 1985
The Rathskeller
Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesLate show
View on Setlist.fm →October 19, 1985
Danceteria
New York, New York, United StatesOpened for Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
View on Setlist.fm →October 4, 1985
7th Street Entry
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesSeptember 27, 1985
Butch's Den
Pullman, Washington, United StatesSome of U-Men's most popular tracks include Gila, Dig It A Hole, White Snake, Blight, Bad Little Woman. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
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