My Head


My Head was a grunge/alternative rock power trio from Los Angeles, California, United States formed in 1993 by singer-songwriter and guitarist Adam Siegel and drummer Greg Saenz. Due to its member's past on Excel, My Head's sound was influenced by early 1980s Crossover Thrash music, but also by the growing grunge movement impulsed by bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. Even after its dissolution My Head recorded three tracks for two different Mike Muir's releases: Pneumonia and Friends & Family, Vol. 2 by Suicidal Tendencies.

History

My Head was founded in early 1993 after Adam Siegel and Greg Saenz left Excel indefinitely and Dave Silva joined as bassist, but Adam's appearances on Infectious Grooves's albums repeatedly interrupted the progress of the project. It was not until 1994 that they could get a recording contract, however the label went out of business eight months later. In 1995 the band had its second chance and signed a new contract with Capitol Records. Then they began playing at several clubs around Hollywood like Dragonfly, Martini Lounge, Spaceland, Bar DeLuxe, Opium Den and coffee houses. The April 16, 1996 My Head brought to market its first and only studio album Endless Bummer, the record consisted of twelve tracks and was released on CD format and cassette tape. Saenz described the album as "a hard-hitting soul – rock, a 90's version of Grand Funk". Even though the album didn't make it to the charts, it had some commercial success in California and environs. Soon after My Head filmed a music video of the single Humbucker at EMI studios, it debuted on VH1. After some management changes, the firm started pushing the band to add new members, modify its image and even its name; to worsen the situation EMI began supporting nu metal bands more than anything else; in an interview Saenz said: "they were getting huge egos and bank accounts managing Korn, and hyping their new band, Limp Bizkit then told us to add a D.J., another guitarist, and change our name to The Peking Logs". Due to these conflicts My Head broke the contract with Capitol and disbanded the January 1, 1998.

Members

  • Adam Siegel – guitar, lead vocals
  • Dave Silva – bass
  • Greg Saenz – drums

    Discography

''Endless Bummer''

Endless Bummer is the first and only My Head's studio album. The record was released the April 16, 1996. Its recording and distribution was handled by Capitol Records. This album is notable for its heavy guitar riffs influenced by psychedelic and funk rock that allude to bands like Alice in Chains and Cream. According to Siegel, his guitar work on this album is comparable to some musicians' style as Eric Clapton, Robin Trower and Tom Morello.

Track listing

Single

The only single taken from the album was the track Humbucker. It was released the April 1, 1996. Later that month My Head filmed the music video for this song at EMI studios; it later debuted on VH1.

Personnel

Other appearances