Here Come the Mummies

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Here Come the Mummies
Here Come the Mummies performing in 2021
Here Come the Mummies performing in 2021
Background information
OriginNashville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresFunk rock[1]
Years active2000–present
LabelsSphinxter Records
Websiteherecomethemummies.com

Here Come the Mummies (HCTM) is an American funk rock band[1] best known for its live performances and anonymous band members.

The band consists of various professional musicians based in Nashville, Tennessee. There are rumored to be several Grammy awards among the members,[2] though this is difficult to verify, as the identities of band members are kept "under wraps."[citation needed] Members are believed to be under contract to various record labels, hiding their identities so as to prevent contract disputes while performing.[3][citation needed]

According to the band's humorous promotional material: "Some say [the band was] cursed after deflowering a great Pharaoh's daughter. Others claim they are reincarnated Grammy-Winning studio musicians. Regardless, HCTM's mysterious personas, cunning song-craft, and unrelenting live show will bend your brain, and melt your face."[4]

Style and influences

Here Come the Mummies' music is funk rock[1][5][6][7][8][9] that incorporates elements of jazz, soul, ska and reggae.[1] The band's influences include Otis Redding, Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Commodores and Kool & the Gang.[1][7] The band's appearance may have been inspired by the garage rock band The Mummies, who also performed in bandages and anonymously.[1]

Members

Current

Current members of the band are:[4]

  • Mummy Cass – Guitar, Lead vocals
  • Eddie Mummy – Drums, Vocals
  • Spaz – Keyboards, Vocals
  • K.W. Tut – Bass, Vocals
  • The Pole! – Bass
  • Fingerbang - Bass, Vocals
  • Midnight Mummy – Baritone Sax, Tenor Sax, Flute, Trombone, Keytar, Percussion, Vocals
  • High Priest of Death (HPOD) – Trumpet
  • (Dr.) Mummy Yo – Baritone Sax, Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Sousaphone, Flute
  • Mummy Highlander – Saxophone (alternate)
  • Motherlode – Saxophone (alternate)
  • Mummy Lingus - Saxophone (alternate)
  • The Great Grabsby - Saxophone (alternate)

Former

Former members of the band are:

  • Flava Mummy – Percussion, Vocals
  • Oozie Mummy – Trumpet, Harmonica, Vocals
  • Teste Verde – Trumpet
  • Bucking Blanco – Trumpet
  • Ramses Mummy – Bass
  • Hoser – Saxophone
  • Java Mummy – Percussion, Vocals: Java (born 1974 B.C. as J Mummy Love)
  • Will Pharaoh – Trumpet
  • Tito Mummy – Trumpet
  • B.B. Queen – Trumpet
  • Gold Member - Trumpet
  • Jo Jo Ma - Saxophone
  • Bone Air - Trombone
  • Boy Algae - Trombone
  • The Slide - Trombone
  • Maximum Mummy - Trombone
  • Ra - Tenor Sax
  • The Flu – Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute
  • Snatchmo
  • Two-zie Mummy
  • The Probe
  • Sousa Claus
  • Octoberfist
  • Patches
  • Goldfinger
  • Miracle Mummy
  • Bangrene
  • Mo'Betta
  • Dicksome
  • D.C.
  • Devo Mummy
  • Yummy Mummy
  • Maniac Mummy
  • Hilfiger
  • Mandomum Mummy
  • Jerkamum Mummy
  • Crusty Mummy
  • Uncle Tuck
  • Wigglesworth
  • Hokiemum
  • Mummy Igor
  • Periphe

Discography

Studio albums

  • Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave (2002)
  • Everlasting Party (2003)
  • Single Entendre (2008)
  • Carnal Carnival (2010)
  • Bed, Bath & Behind (2011)
  • Introducing the Tiny Tuts (2012)
  • Cryptic (2013)
  • Underground (2016)
  • A Blessing And A Curse (2016)
  • HOUSE PARTY (2022)

EPs

  • A La Mode (2014)
  • Pull It Off (2014)
  • Shocker (2014)
  • MuertoDiesel (2014)

Live albums

  • Undead Live (2009)
  • Rejuvannihilation (2013)
  • MMXV (2016)
  • All Excess (2018)

Compilation albums

  • Hits & Mrs. (2012)
  • CuriosiTease Volume 1 (2013)
  • Threesome (2014)

Compilations

  • Bob And Tom Dead Air Disc 2 (2009)[citation needed]
  • Fired Up! Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2009)[10]

Appearances

The band's song "Dirty Minds" has been featured on the television shows Big Shots, The Loop, and Scrubs, as well as the movie Fired Up!, also appearing on the Fired Up! official soundtrack.[citation needed]

In 2009 and again in 2010 the band played on the Bob and Tom morning show. They have since become one of the show's favorite musical guests.[11]

The band also made television appearances in 2020 as the house band for “Josh Gates Tonight”.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Moran, Pat (March 11, 2020). "Costumed funk band Here Come the Mummies still anonymous after 20 years". Post and Courier. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  2. ^ "Chattanooga's Live Music Scene: Here Come The Mummies". chattanoogan.com. May 23, 2008. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  3. ^ "These guys are scary good – al.com". September 28, 2012. Archived from the original on September 28, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Bio". herecomethemummies.com/. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  5. ^ "Unwrap the sound of funk-rock band Here Come the Mummies". QC Times. July 7, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  6. ^ Devore, Sheryl (October 3, 2016). "Here Come the Mummies so funky, it's scary". News-Sun. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  7. ^ a b Fragassi, Selena (February 6, 2018). "Here Come the Mummies all wrapped up in funk music". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  8. ^ "Here Come the Mummies to kick off Rock the Light". The Beacon. August 28, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  9. ^ Staff (September 23, 2021). "Here Come the Mummies is back in concert at Renaissance Theatre". Crawford County Now. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  10. ^ "Fired Up! (2009)" – via www.imdb.com.
  11. ^ "Here Come the Mummies – Attack of the Weiner Man". The BOB & TOM Show. August 17, 2018.