Meat Puppets Members, Gear & Sound
Members
Select a Meat Puppets band member to check out the music gear they use live and in the studio.
About
Meat Puppets is an influential American rock band that has carved out a unique niche by blending diverse genres like alternative rock, punk, country rock, and grunge. Formed in 1980 in Phoenix, Arizona, the band originally consisted of Curt Kirkwood (vocals, guitar), Cris Kirkwood (bass, backing vocals), and Derrick Bostrom (drums). Known for their free-spirited musical exploration, the Meat Puppets became key figures in the American underground scene, especially noted for their impact on the grunge movement. With Curt Kirkwood's imaginative songwriting at the helm, the band has consistently drawn from a wide array of influences, crafting a sound that defies easy categorization.
How to Sound Like Meat Puppets
Capturing the Meat Puppets' sound involves embracing a dynamic mix of raw, gritty textures and psychedelic overtones. Their music often features jangly and distorted guitar tones, achieved through the use of equipment like the Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar paired with classic amplifiers such as the Marshall Superlead Guitar Amplifier Head. Curt Kirkwood's use of the Morley ECV Echo-Chorus-Vibrato adds layers of modulation, enhancing their signature blend of punk energy and country twang. The rhythm section complements this with a tight, driving bass line from Cris Kirkwood, often played on a Fender Precision Bass, and dynamic drumming from Derrick Bostrom, which roots their eclectic sound in a steady yet adventurous groove.
Discography
Meat Puppets
1982
II
1984
Up on the Sun
1985
Huevos
1987
Mirage
1987
Santa Monica 1988 (live)
1988
Monsters
1989
Forbidden Places
1991
Too High To Die
1994
No Joke!
1995
Golden Lies
2000
Rise To Your Knees
2007
Sewn Together
2009
Lollipop
2011
Rat Farm
2013
Dusty Notes
2019
Live in Montana
2023
Camp Songs
2023
Out My Way
2024
Get the Meat Puppets Sound
Want to sound like Meat Puppets? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.
