The Strangemen

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The Strangemen were a German rock band from Aurich / Ostfriesland , which was founded in 1982 by Rudolf Freese (vocals / guitar), Niels Wittmann (choir / bass) and Frank Limberg (drums / percussion), initially as the 3rd gentleman .

Band history

The band initially played experimental pop, with influences from rock, funk and punk and in German (demo 3rd gentlemen). In 1986 the three musicians went to Berlin and released their debut album of the same name on Glitterhouse Records under the name "The Strangemen". Musically, the band changed their style towards PowerPop, Rock and NeoPunk and from now on sang the songs in English. The album brought them notoriety and acceptance in the Berlin area, and with the release of their second album “Take me Away” also a growing fan base in the independent scene in Germany. After drummer Frank Limberg left in 1989, Ludger Kleff became the band's drummer.

Discography

  • 1986 The Strangemen
  • 1987 Take Me Away
  • 1988 Duck And Cover
  • 1989 Raw Meat
  • 1990 Best Chenc (produced by Grant Hart )
  • 1990 25 or 6 to 4
  • 1991 Over The Ocean

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