Skin Yard

Skin Yard was an American grunge band. The group never gained any mainstream audience, but they have been an influence on their contemporaries (Soundgarden, The Melvins, and G

Skin Yard was an American grunge band. The group never gained any mainstream audience, but they have been an influence on their contemporaries (Soundgarden, The Melvins, and Green River). These bands are considered the early pioneers of the sound that would later be called grunge. some members of the band have gone on to work with successful bands such as R.E.M. and Soundgarden.

The band was formed in January 1985 by Daniel House and Jack Endino. Ben McMillan and Matt Cameron later joined the band in the same year. Skin Yard played its first show in June 1985 and opened for the U-Men. Skin Yard was featured on the Deep Six compilation. This album featured the first commercial recordings of Green River, The Melvins, Soundgarden, Malfunkshun, and Skin Yard. In 1987, Skin Yard released their first single and debut self title LP. Matt Cameron left the band in June 1986 and joined Soundgarden in September. He was replaced by Steve Weid, but he only lasted two shows. Future Mother Love Bone drummer Greg Gilmor replaced Weid but he too only lasted two shows.