Drive Like Jehu

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Drive Like Jehu () was an American post-hardcore band from San Diego active from 1990 to 1995 and later from 2014 to 2016. It was formed by rhythm guitarist and vocalist Rick Froberg and lead guitarist John Reis, ex-members of the band Pitchfork, along with bassist Mike Kennedy and drummer Mark Trombino, both from Night Soil Man, after their two bands disbanded in 1990. Drive Like Jehu's music was characterized by passionate singing, unusual song structure, indirect melodic themes, intricate guitar playing, and calculated use of tension, resulting in a distinctive sound among other post-hardcore acts and helped catalyze the evolution of hardcore punk into emo. The origin of the name “Drive Like Jehu” is likely from the Old Testament, specifically 2 Kings 9:20. After releasing its eponymous debut in 1991 through local record labels Cargo Music and Headhunter Records, Drive Like Jehu signed to major label Interscope Records along with Reis's other band Rocket from the Crypt. Its second album...

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