Hindu Love Gods Members, Gear & Sound

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Members

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Peter Buck

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

R.E.M. Tuatara The Minus 5 Robyn Hitchcock & the Venus 3 Tired Pony Nigel & the Crosses The Baseball Project Filthy Friends Slow Music Bingo Hand Job The No Ones Arthur Buck Barrett Martin Group Full Time Men Musical Kings

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Mike Mills

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist Keyboardist

Groups:

R.E.M. The Backbeat Band Big Star’s Third Nigel & the Crosses Four Croakers Automatic Baby Bingo Hand Job The Downtown 13 The Jim Irsay Band

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Michael Stipe

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

R.E.M. All Star Tribute The Golden Palominos Community Trolls Artists Against AIDS Worldwide Automatic Baby Bingo Hand Job Nest (adj.) Tanzplagen

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Bill Berry

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

R.E.M. Love Tractor Bingo Hand Job The Bad Ends

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Warren Zevon

Roles:

Guitarist Music Producer

Groups:

Lyme & Cybelle

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Bryan Cook

Groups:

Thumb Attack

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About

Hindu Love Gods is an American musical group that emerged from the vibrant scene of Athens, Georgia, in 1984. This unconventional supergroup features Peter Buck (guitar), Mike Mills (bass), and Bill Berry (drums) from the iconic band R.E.M., joined by the legendary Warren Zevon on vocals and piano. Initially including vocalist Bryan Cook, Hindu Love Gods is known for their blend of jangle pop and electric blues, crafting a raw and impromptu sound that reflects their informal yet powerful studio sessions. Their self-titled album, recorded in a single night, stands as a testament to the spontaneous synergy between these accomplished musicians.

How to Sound Like Hindu Love Gods

The sound of Hindu Love Gods is characterized by a raucous, loose-knit energy that combines the jangly guitar work typical of the Athens scene with the gritty edge of electric blues. Peter Buck’s guitar work often features the use of a Rickenbacker 360, which contributes to the band's distinctively bright and chiming tones. This, alongside the rumbling bass lines from Mike Mills and the dynamic drumming of Bill Berry, creates a sound that feels both raw and vibrant. The casual, almost live feel of their recordings is enhanced by the use of vintage amplifiers like the Savage Blitz 50, which adds a tube-driven warmth and crunch to their tracks. Warren Zevon’s commanding vocal delivery and piano playing add an additional layer of soulful grit, completing a sound that is both spontaneous and compelling.

Discography

Hindu Love Gods

1990

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