Meat Puppets

Meat Puppets is an American rock band that originated in Phoenix, Arizona, gaining mainstream recognition after their collaboration with Nirvana on ‘MTV Unplugged’ in 1993. After gaining significant mainstream recognition following their collaboration with Nirvana on ‘MTV Unplugged’ in 1993, Meat Puppets established themselves as pioneering figures in alternative rock. Formed in January 1980 by brothers Curt Kirkwood (guitar/vocals), Cris Kirkwood (bass guitar/vocals), and Derrick Bostrom (drums), the band quickly developed a distinctive sound blending punk with country and psychedelic rock. Their early EP, ‘In A Car’ (1980), led to their self-titled debut album, ‘Meat Puppets,’ in 1982 via SST Records.

Maintaining their touring presence, Meat Puppets toured with The Moistboyz (2014), Soul Asylum (2015), and opened for Dean Ween Group (2016). Their lasting impact was formally recognized with their induction into the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2017. In 2018, original member Derrick Bostrom returned on drums, joined by multi-instrumentalist Ron Stabinsky. This formation released their 15th studio album, ‘Dusty Notes,’ in 2019, further cementing their influential legacy in the rock landscape.