Celebrating 100 years as The Jewel Of Main Street!

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10,000 Maniacs – 45th Anniversary in 2026
In 2026, 10,000 Maniacs will mark an extraordinary milestone—45 years as one of alternative
rock’s most influential and enduring forces. From college radio trailblazers to platinum-selling
pioneers, the band has carved out a legacy defined by poetic storytelling, socially conscious
lyrics, and a sound that continues to resonate across generations.
With over 10 million records sold and a catalog spanning more than a dozen acclaimed albums
and EPs, 10,000 Maniacs shows no signs of slowing down. In April 2026, Rhino will release Candy
Everybody Wants—a definitive box set celebrating their groundbreaking Elektra years of the
'80s and '90s.
And in 2026, the band will debut Dawn Chorus, their first album of new material in 12 years,
ushering in an exciting new chapter of creative rebirth.

The History
10,000 Maniacs was founded in 1981 in Jamestown, New York, by Jerome Augustyniak, Dennis
Drew, Robert Buck, Steven Gustafson, John Lombardo, and Natalie Merchant. The band quickly
gained attention for their unique blend of literate, melodic, and socially aware music.
As one of the original indie bands, 10,000 Maniacs produced, manufactured, and marketed their
own early recordings—Human Conflict Number Five (1982) and Secrets of the I Ching
(1983)—on their Christian Burial Music label.
Together with artists like R.E.M., the Replacements and the Pixies they defined college rock
with their pop-conscious, literate and lush aesthetic and created the first wave of alternative rock
bands and what became known as the alternative rock format on FM radio.
In 1985, the band signed with Elektra Records and traveled to London to record their
major-label debut, The Wishing Chair, produced by Joe Boyd (Fairport Convention, Nick Drake).

Their 1987 release, In My Tribe, produced by Peter Asher (James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt),
marked a commercial breakthrough. The album remained on the charts for 77 weeks, peaked at
#37, and sold over two million copies. It featured the hit singles “Don’t Talk,” “Hey Jack
Kerouac,” “Like the Weather,” and “What’s the Matter Here?” Rolling Stone later named it #67 of
the 100 most important releases of the decade.
By 1988, 10,000 Maniacs had made their national television debut with performances on The
Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, and Saturday Night Live. Their 1989 follow-up

album, Blind Man’s Zoo, reached #13 on the Billboard charts and went platinum, led by the
singles “Trouble Me” and “Eat for Two.”
That same year, the band toured internationally, including European festivals, a U.S.
amphitheater tour, and a legendary Fourth of July show with the Grateful Dead in front of 80,000
fans in Buffalo, NY.
In 1990, the band released Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings, a compilation of their
earliest work, alongside the companion video Time Capsule.
Their 1992 album Our Time in Eden featured hit singles “Candy Everybody Wants” and “These
Are Days,” and sold more than three million copies. Rolling Stone’s four-star review praised its
“gripping... unnerving power.” That October, the band returned to Saturday Night Live and later
performed at President Bill Clinton’s MTV Inaugural Ball—where host Dennis Miller famously
introduced them as “Chelsea Clinton’s favorite band.”
10,000 Maniacs also helped launch the career of Natalie Merchant, who left the band in 1993
following the release of MTV Unplugged, which included their hit cover of “Because the Night.”
The album sold over four million copies.
Mary Ramsey, who had joined the band in 1991 as a violist and background vocalist, took over
as lead singer. She had performed on MTV Unplugged, the band’s best-selling record, and
became a central figure in the next chapter of their story.
In 1997, the re-formed band released Love Among the Ruins (Geffen Records), which included
a cover of Roxy Music’s “More Than This”—the highest-charting single in the band’s history,
reaching #24 on Billboard.
In 1999, they returned to their independent roots with The Earth Pressed Flat (Bar/None
Records).
Tragically, founding guitarist Robert Buck passed away in 2000. After a three-year hiatus, the
band resumed performing in 2003. The following year, Rhino released Campfire Songs: The
Popular, Obscure and Unknown Recordings, a double-CD retrospective including rare and
unreleased tracks.
After more than a decade away from the studio, 10,000 Maniacs made a triumphant return in
2013 with Music From The Motion Picture—a lush, poetic album that reaffirmed their signature
blend of literate lyrics and dreamy Americana. Entirely crowd-funded and self-produced, the
release showcased the band’s enduring connection with fans and their commitment to creative
independence.
Building on that momentum, the Maniacs released Twice Told Tales in 2014—a spirited and
heartfelt collection of traditional British folk songs. Once again funded by their loyal audience,
the album paid tribute to the band’s roots in storytelling and musical tradition.

In 2016, they celebrated 35 years together with Playing Favorites, a powerful live double album
recorded in their hometown of Jamestown, NY. The performance captured the energy, history,
and heart of a band that continues to evolve while honoring its past.
Most recently, in 2024, the band’s remarkable journey was chronicled in Can’t Ignore the Train,
a four-part public radio documentary produced by Crying Out Loud Productions—offering an
intimate, behind-the-scenes look at one of alternative music’s most beloved and enduring acts.

Today
The current lineup of 10,000 Maniacs includes:
● Mary Ramsey – Lead Vocals, Viola
● Jerome Augustyniak – Drums
● John Lombardo – Guitar, Vocals
● Dennis Drew – Keyboards
● Ben Medina – Guitar, Vocals
● Steven Gustafson – Bass Guitar, Vocals

Visit the band online: www.maniacs.com
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