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Guitarist
John Lombardo, a founding member of 10,000 Maniacs, and
Mary Ramsey, a classically trained violinist from the age of five, formed as a duo in Buffalo.
Lombardo's rock inspiration and
Ramsey's folk and classical influences made them a popular local act. With production help from
Mitch Easter,
John & Mary recorded
Victory Gardens in 1990; it was released the following year. The follow-up,
The Weedkiller's Daughter, featured contributors
Alex Chilton and
Robert Buck (from 10,000 Maniacs). After
Natalie Merchant left 10,000 Maniacs in 1994,
John & Mary joined the group. ~ John Bush