Artist Detailed Info: Drywall

There are two artists with the name drywall.

1."a musical project of Los Angeles singer-songwriter Stan Ridgway"

2. An experimental/comedic virtual band created by David Krusemark of Columbia, Missouri.



1. Drywall is a musical project of Los Angeles singer-songwriter Stan Ridgway, which he has variously described as an "electro/experimental noise combo," a "mad apocalyptic project," and "an experiment in terror, a collection of rants, laments and media overload."

Ridgway began the project in 1994 as a trio; with himself on electric guitar, keyboards and vocals, his wife Pietra Wexstun on synthesizer and backing vocals, and former Rain Parade drummer Ivan Knight. In 1995, Drywall released its first album (first of a "trilogy of apocalyptic documents"), titled Work The Dumb Oracle. The second "apocalyptic document," a 30-minute "art film" directed by Carlos Grasso titled The Drywall Incident, was released the same year. An extended, instrumental soundtrack album for The Drywall Incident was released in 1996. Drywall regrouped with a new lineup in 2005 to release the album Barbeque Babylon, the third "apocalyptic document." The new Drywall lineup features Rick King on guitars and bass and Bruce Zelesnik on drums and percussion.

Drywall's songs typically explore pessimistic themes such as crime, corruption, social decay, and eschatological prophesies from visionary and satirical viewpoints; employing a wide variety of musical styles ranging from electric blues and rock to Tejano and folk.

2. An experimental/comedic virtual band created by David Krusemark in Columbia, Missouri. The group consists of several different personalities, all responsible for the various instruments used. Hamura (released October, 2011) is currently the only piece in the group's discography.

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