Freddy Votel

Freddy Votel is an American drummer and best known as a member of the noise rock group Cows and as a founding member of T.V.B.C.

Freddy Votel
Born1965 (age 57–58)
GenresNoise rock, post-hardcore, post-punk
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums
Years active1983–present
LabelsAmphetamine Reptile, Treehouse

Biography

Freddy Votel grew up in Saint Paul before moving to Minneapolis and becoming involved in the music scene there.[1] He began performing with guitarist and vocalist Paul Metzger in 1983. Together with Pat Dzieweczynski they formed the post-punk band T.V.B.C. in 1985. The trio recorded two albums for Treehouse Records, the first Ex Cathedra in 1987 and the second titled The Blues the following year.[2] The group disbanded in 1993.[3] In 1995 Votel joined the group Cows, who had already recorded and released numerous albums. He recorded Whorn and Sorry in Pig Minor with them before the band dissolved in 1998.[4]

Votel returned to T.V.B.C. when they recorded Man With a Movie Camera in 2003, a live performance of soundtrack to accompany a screening of Dziga Vertov's 1929 silent film of the same name. The band reunited again in 2011 to perform live at The Loring in Minneapolis.[2]

Musical style

Votel favors playing that is emotionally driven as opposed to technically proficient, naming drummers Stewart Copeland, John Bonham, Max Roach, Elvin Jones and Keith Moon as particularly influential to him. Favorite musical artists include: Steroid Maximus, Captain Beefheart, Miles Davis, Sparks, Skeleton Key, AC/DC, Snakefinger, Wire, Ornette Coleman, Can, Kraftwerk, Swans and Sielun Veljet.[1]

Discography
Year Artist Album Label
1987 T.V.B.C. Ex Cathedra Treehouse
1988 The Blues
1996 Cows Whorn Amphetamine Reptile
1998 Sorry in Pig Minor
2003 T.V.B.C. Man With a Movie Camera self-released
2007 Skoal Kodiak Three People Are Keep Having Grape Emergencys
2013 Marijuana Deathsquads Oh My Sexy Lord Totally Gross National Product

References
  1. Prindle, Mark (2003). "Freddy Votel". markprindle.com. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
  2. Sigelman, Danny (March 30, 2011). "Paul Metzger, Freddy Votel, Adam Linz Reunite as T.V.B.C. This Thursday at Loring". City Pages. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
  3. "TVBC". Bandcamp. 2013. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
  4. Thompson, Dave (2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 289–290. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
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