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Formed in Washington, D.C., in 1990,
Chisel was one of the first revivalist bands of the denim-clad mod/punk movement that would inspire the likes of
the Mooney Suzuki and
the Delta 72. Under the indomitably energetic songwriting of singer/guitarist
Ted Leo, the trio included bassist Chris Norborg and drummer
John Dugan.
Chisel built a strong fan base before they had a sizable discography by touring with a host of popular indie bands -- including Blonde Redhead, Karate, and Fugazi -- through the early '90s. Their first official single releases -- "Sunburn," "Nothing New," "The Guns of Meridian Hill" -- were released on Gern Blandsten records and were critical successes, combining the legendary garage sound of the '60s with
Ted Leo's complex, melodic ideas. In 1996,
Chisel's debut full-length, 8 A.M. All Day, took these combinations further and solidified their underground cult following. Following the 1997 release of
Set You Free (also on Gern Blandsten),
Chisel disbanded. ~ Nate Cavalieri