The Gun Club

The Gun Club was an American rock band founded in 1979 in Los Angeles by singer and guitarist Jeffrey Lee Pierce and guitarist Brian Tristan, also known as Kid Congo Powers. The band is known for its unique combination of blues, punk, and rock and roll, creating a sound that became significant for the alternative rock movement. Among their best-known albums are "Fire of Love" (1981) and "Miami" (1982), which are still considered influential for many musicians. As pioneers of an unconventional approach to music, The Gun Club left an indelible mark on the music world before disbanding in 1996 after the untimely death of Jeffrey Lee Pierce.