The Melvan

[skullbraineggs]

I grew up in Montesano and lived there my whole life until a few years ago.  My best friend had a band that was excellent and in 9th grade opened for the Melvins at the RCKNDY in Seattle.  Anyway, my buddy eventually ended up with the Melvan, the same on that Kurt drew the Kiss picture on with magic markers.  Just thought Id share some pics I took a few weeks ago of it.  Little worse for the wear, though hes been trying to get it running again.

Later

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Hope these pics go through

[skullbraineggs]

well, that didnt work, how the hell do I post pics?  Appreciate the help.

[anaconda]

http://www.photobucket.com

[skullbraineggs]

ok, try again





hope that worked

[anaconda]

what a sweet ride, probably contains some Lori, Dale and Buzz DNA.
So that took them thru ozma, bullhead and lysol tours?

[skullbraineggs]

Actually not sure what era it was used.  Ill ask my buddy when he got it and that might shed some light.

[Smellis]

I STILL live in Montesano    What's the name of your buddy's band that opened at the RCKCNDY? Is the Melvan still parked in Montesano? There's a bunch of people still living here that are of the Buzzo high school years vintage.  One of them is even Mike Dillard the first Melvins drummer! 

[skullbraineggs]

I know Mike pretty well.  Very cool guy.  Have seen his band a number of times.  Saw em in Oly a few months ago at the 4th Ave Tav.  The Melvan is still in Montesano.  My buddies band was called No Talent.  They broke up years ago. 

[Smellis]

I was at the 4th Ave. Tavern at  that show too. Sat with Dillard at his table, I probably saw you or met you that night. They played "queen", Dillard's a good drummer. You must live in Oly now eh, 'cause I know you were just at the Oly show. Didn't you video tape it?

[GrimReaper]

Great post! That van should be restored and sold at auction.

[skullbraineggs]

I live in Vancouver now.  Just came up to Oly to watch Mikes band and the first band.  The guy who sang and played guitar in the band that opened that night is my buddy that owns the van.   I was one of the people who filmed that night.  The shorter fatter one.

[Green Honey]

What's Mike's band called?

[skullbraineggs]

I believe they are calling themselves King Fu.  They have been on and off for a few years I believe.

[Smellis]

Yeah they go by King Fu. They have also gone by Hot Carl and Jupiter Jackson among others. My buddy from work said he used to do a fair amount of drinking with Buzz in that Melvan back in the day. Mostly Potter's whiskey, and Rheinlander and Schmidt beer because it was cheap! He enjoyed the pics and said they brought back memories.

[klump]

what does it say on the hood?

warmachine?

was this added later?

great pics:)

Kiss and Black flag