Tar - Revision history

Mszablocki at 15:07, 11 December 2025

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	* Mark Zablocki - Guitar		* Mark Zablocki - Guitar
	* Mike Greenless - Drums		* Mike Greenless - Drums
	* Tim ~~Drescher~~ - Bass (1988-1990)		* Tim Mescher - Bass (1988-1990)
	* Tom Zaluckyj - Bass (1991-1995)		* Tom Zaluckyj - Bass (1991-1995)

Mszablocki at 15:07, 11 December 2025

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	'''Tar''' was a late-80s and 90s punk/indie band out of Chicago. They released a few records on [[Touch and Go]] and were quite well-known nationally. Tar morphed out of 80s punk band [[Blatant Dissent]], which featured vocalist John Mohr, drummer Mike Greenless, and bassist Tim ~~Drescher~~. Blatant Dissent had formed in Dekalb, where the members were attending college. In late 1987, Blatant Dissent had added guitarist Mark ~~Jablocki~~ to the group. The group changed their name to Tar in April 1988 after it had become apparent that the new material they were writing was moving away from the Blatant Dissent sound and they would soon relocate to Chicago (where Mohr and Zablocki were living). Their 1989 EP, "Handsome", would be the first 12" release for the influential Amphetamine Reptile label. In 1990, Tim Drescher would depart the band and be replaced by Tom Zaluckyj. Tom Zaluckyj and John Mohr would be known for playing custom made aluminum guitars. In 1992, Tar made the switch from Amphetamine Reptile to Touch and Go Records. In 1995, the band released their final album "Over And Out" with the breakup being announced in advance. They played their final show on November 25, 1995 at [[Lounge Ax]] where John gave away his guitar after the band finished their set. The band has since reunited periodically for live shows.		'''Tar''' was a late-80s and 90s punk/indie band out of Chicago. They released a few records on [[Touch and Go]] and were quite well-known nationally. Tar morphed out of 80s punk band [[Blatant Dissent]], which featured vocalist John Mohr, drummer Mike Greenless, and bassist Tim Mescher. Blatant Dissent had formed in Dekalb, where the members were attending college. In late 1987, Blatant Dissent had added guitarist Mark Zablocki to the group. The group changed their name to Tar in April 1988 after it had become apparent that the new material they were writing was moving away from the Blatant Dissent sound and they would soon relocate to Chicago (where Mohr and Zablocki were living). Their 1989 EP, "Handsome", would be the first 12" release for the influential Amphetamine Reptile label. In 1990, Tim Drescher would depart the band and be replaced by Tom Zaluckyj. Tom Zaluckyj and John Mohr would be known for playing custom made aluminum guitars. In 1992, Tar made the switch from Amphetamine Reptile to Touch and Go Records. In 1995, the band released their final album "Over And Out" with the breakup being announced in advance. They played their final show on November 25, 1995 at [[Lounge Ax]] where John gave away his guitar after the band finished their set. The band has since reunited periodically for live shows.

	Since 2021, John Mohr and Mike Greenless have played together in Deep Tunnel Project. The band also includes Jeff Dean ([[The Bomb]], Dead Ending, Noise by Numbers, many many others) and Tim Midyett (Silkworm, Bottomless Pit).		Since 2021, John Mohr and Mike Greenless have played together in Deep Tunnel Project. The band also includes Jeff Dean ([[The Bomb]], Dead Ending, Noise by Numbers, many many others) and Tim Midyett (Silkworm, Bottomless Pit).
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	==Members==		==Members==
	* John Mohr - Vocal/Guitar		* John Mohr - Vocal/Guitar
	* Mark ~~Jablocki~~ - Guitar		* Mark Zablocki - Guitar
	* Mike Greenless - Drums		* Mike Greenless - Drums
	* Tim Drescher - Bass (1988-1990)		* Tim Drescher - Bass (1988-1990)

Patrick at 18:57, 5 April 2024

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	'''Tar''' was a late-80s and 90s punk/indie band out of Chicago. They released a few records on [[Touch and Go]] and were quite well-known nationally. Tar morphed out of 80s punk band [[Blatant Dissent]], which featured vocalist John Mohr, drummer Mike Greenless, and bassist Tim Drescher. Blatant Dissent had formed in Dekalb, where the members were attending college. In late 1987, Blatant Dissent had added guitarist Mark Jablocki to the group. The group changed their name to Tar in April 1988 after it had become apparent that the new material they were writing was moving away from the Blatant Dissent sound and they would soon relocate to Chicago (where Mohr and Zablocki were living). Their 1989 EP, "Handsome", would be the first 12" release for the influential Amphetamine Reptile label. In 1990, Tim Drescher would depart the band and be replaced by Tom Zaluckyj. Tom Zaluckyj and John Mohr would be known for playing custom made aluminum guitars. In 1992, Tar made the switch from Amphetamine Reptile to Touch and Go Records. In 1995, the band released their final album "Over And Out" with the breakup being announced in advance. They played their final show on November 25, 1995 at [[Lounge Ax]] where John gave away his guitar after the band finished their set. The band has since reunited periodically for live shows.		'''Tar''' was a late-80s and 90s punk/indie band out of Chicago. They released a few records on [[Touch and Go]] and were quite well-known nationally. Tar morphed out of 80s punk band [[Blatant Dissent]], which featured vocalist John Mohr, drummer Mike Greenless, and bassist Tim Drescher. Blatant Dissent had formed in Dekalb, where the members were attending college. In late 1987, Blatant Dissent had added guitarist Mark Jablocki to the group. The group changed their name to Tar in April 1988 after it had become apparent that the new material they were writing was moving away from the Blatant Dissent sound and they would soon relocate to Chicago (where Mohr and Zablocki were living). Their 1989 EP, "Handsome", would be the first 12" release for the influential Amphetamine Reptile label. In 1990, Tim Drescher would depart the band and be replaced by Tom Zaluckyj. Tom Zaluckyj and John Mohr would be known for playing custom made aluminum guitars. In 1992, Tar made the switch from Amphetamine Reptile to Touch and Go Records. In 1995, the band released their final album "Over And Out" with the breakup being announced in advance. They played their final show on November 25, 1995 at [[Lounge Ax]] where John gave away his guitar after the band finished their set. The band has since reunited periodically for live shows.

	Since ~~2018~~, John Mohr and Mike Greenless have played together in Deep Tunnel Project. The band also includes Jeff Dean ([[The Bomb]], Dead Ending, Noise by Numbers, many many others) and Tim Midyett (Silkworm, Bottomless Pit).		Since 2021, John Mohr and Mike Greenless have played together in Deep Tunnel Project. The band also includes Jeff Dean ([[The Bomb]], Dead Ending, Noise by Numbers, many many others) and Tim Midyett (Silkworm, Bottomless Pit).

	==Members==		==Members==

Patrick at 18:28, 25 May 2023

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	'''Tar''' was a late-80s and 90s punk/indie band out of Chicago. They released a few records on [[Touch and Go]] and were quite well-known nationally. Tar morphed out of 80s punk band [[Blatant Dissent]], which featured vocalist John Mohr, drummer Mike Greenless, and bassist Tim Drescher. Blatant Dissent had formed in Dekalb, where the members were attending college. In late 1987, Blatant Dissent had added guitarist Mark Jablocki to the group. The group changed their name to Tar in April 1988 after it had become apparent that the new material they were writing was moving away from the Blatant Dissent sound and they would soon relocate to Chicago (where Mohr and Zablocki were living). Their 1989 EP, "Handsome", would be the first 12" release for the influential Amphetamine Reptile label. In 1990, Tim Drescher would depart the band and be replaced by Tom Zaluckyj. Tom Zaluckyj and John Mohr would be known for playing custom made aluminum guitars. In 1992, Tar made the switch from Amphetamine Reptile to Touch and Go Records. In 1995, the band released their final album "Over And Out" with the breakup being announced in advance. They played their final show on November 25, 1995 at [[Lounge Ax]] where John gave away his guitar after the band finished their set. The band has since reunited periodically for live shows.		'''Tar''' was a late-80s and 90s punk/indie band out of Chicago. They released a few records on [[Touch and Go]] and were quite well-known nationally. Tar morphed out of 80s punk band [[Blatant Dissent]], which featured vocalist John Mohr, drummer Mike Greenless, and bassist Tim Drescher. Blatant Dissent had formed in Dekalb, where the members were attending college. In late 1987, Blatant Dissent had added guitarist Mark Jablocki to the group. The group changed their name to Tar in April 1988 after it had become apparent that the new material they were writing was moving away from the Blatant Dissent sound and they would soon relocate to Chicago (where Mohr and Zablocki were living). Their 1989 EP, "Handsome", would be the first 12" release for the influential Amphetamine Reptile label. In 1990, Tim Drescher would depart the band and be replaced by Tom Zaluckyj. Tom Zaluckyj and John Mohr would be known for playing custom made aluminum guitars. In 1992, Tar made the switch from Amphetamine Reptile to Touch and Go Records. In 1995, the band released their final album "Over And Out" with the breakup being announced in advance. They played their final show on November 25, 1995 at [[Lounge Ax]] where John gave away his guitar after the band finished their set. The band has since reunited periodically for live shows.

			Since 2018, John Mohr and Mike Greenless have played together in Deep Tunnel Project. The band also includes Jeff Dean ([[The Bomb]], Dead Ending, Noise by Numbers, many many others) and Tim Midyett (Silkworm, Bottomless Pit).

	==Members==		==Members==

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Edit made originally by User:Patrick during server transition

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	*'''''1988-1995''''' double LP/digital (Chunklet Industries, 2013)		*'''''1988-1995''''' double LP/digital (Chunklet Industries, 2013)
	**Compilation of singles, compilation tracks, unreleased songs, and a John Peel session		**Compilation of singles, compilation tracks, unreleased songs, and a John Peel session
	**Digital version includes ~~and~~ additional 2 hours of live tracks		**Digital version includes an additional 2 hours of live tracks
	* split 7" with Man...Or Astro-Man? (Chunklet Industries, 2018)		* split 7" with Man...Or Astro-Man? (Chunklet Industries, 2018)
	**limited release in honor of Henry Ownings (Chunklet Industries) 50th birthday		**limited release in honor of Henry Ownings (Chunklet Industries) 50th birthday

Patrick: /* Releases */

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Releases

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	**Reissued by No Blow and Chunklet Industries in 2021		**Reissued by No Blow and Chunklet Industries in 2021
	*''Solution 8'' b/w ''Non-Alignment Pact'' 7" (Amphetamine Reptile, 1991)		*''Solution 8'' b/w ''Non-Alignment Pact'' 7" (Amphetamine Reptile, 1991)
	*'''''Jackson''''' LP/CS/CD (~~amphetamine~~ Reptile, 1991)		*'''''Jackson''''' LP/CS/CD (Amphetamine Reptile, 1991)
	**Reissued by No Blow and Chunklet Industries in 2021		**Reissued by No Blow and Chunklet Industries in 2021
	*''Teetering'' b/w ''The In Crowd'' 7" ([[Touch and Go]], 1992)		*''Teetering'' b/w ''The In Crowd'' 7" ([[Touch and Go]], 1992)
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	**Both bands cover each other's song of the same name.		**Both bands cover each other's song of the same name.
	*'''''Over And Out''''' LP/CS/CD (Touch and Go, 1995)		*'''''Over And Out''''' LP/CS/CD (Touch and Go, 1995)
	*''Feel This'' b/w ''Hell's Bells (Chunklet Industries, 2012)		*''Feel This'' b/w ''Hell's Bells'' (Chunklet Industries, 2012)
	**Outtakes from the '''''Over and Out''''' sessions		**Outtakes from the '''''Over and Out''''' sessions
	**Gold vinyl version was given out at Tar's 2012 reunion show in Chicago		**Gold vinyl version was given out at Tar's 2012 reunion show in Chicago
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	*'''''Hold Fast, Hitting Long''''' digital (No Blow/Chunklet Industries, 2021)		*'''''Hold Fast, Hitting Long''''' digital (No Blow/Chunklet Industries, 2021)
	**Recorded live at [[Lounge Ax]] in Chicago on March 28, 1992		**Recorded live at [[Lounge Ax]] in Chicago on March 28, 1992


	== External links ==		== External links ==

Patrick at 19:14, 21 December 2021

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 * Tim Drescher  - Bass (1988-1990)
 * Tom Zaluckyj - Bass (1991-1995)
 == External links ==

Patrick: /* Members */

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Members

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	* Mike Greenless - Drums		* Mike Greenless - Drums
	* Tim Drescher - Bass (1988-1990)		* Tim Drescher - Bass (1988-1990)
	* Tom Zaluckyj - Bass (~~1990~~-1995)		* Tom Zaluckyj - Bass (1991-1995)

	== External links ==		== External links ==

Patrick at 22:10, 20 December 2021

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	'''Tar''' was a late-80s and 90s punk/indie band out of ~~Dekalb~~. They released a few records on [[Touch and Go]] and were quite well-known nationally. Tar ~~was formed in early~~ [[~~1988~~]] and was ~~basically a rename/morphing of 80s punk~~ band [[~~Blatant Dissent~~]].		'''Tar''' was a late-80s and 90s punk/indie band out of Chicago. They released a few records on [[Touch and Go]] and were quite well-known nationally. Tar morphed out of 80s punk band [[Blatant Dissent]], which featured vocalist John Mohr, drummer Mike Greenless, and bassist Tim Drescher. Blatant Dissent had formed in Dekalb, where the members were attending college. In late 1987, Blatant Dissent had added guitarist Mark Jablocki to the group. The group changed their name to Tar in April 1988 after it had become apparent that the new material they were writing was moving away from the Blatant Dissent sound and they would soon relocate to Chicago (where Mohr and Zablocki were living). Their 1989 EP, "Handsome", would be the first 12" release for the influential Amphetamine Reptile label. In 1990, Tim Drescher would depart the band and be replaced by Tom Zaluckyj. Tom Zaluckyj and John Mohr would be known for playing custom made aluminum guitars. In 1992, Tar made the switch from Amphetamine Reptile to Touch and Go Records. In 1995, the band released their final album "Over And Out" with the breakup being announced in advance. They played their final show on November 25, 1995 at [[Lounge Ax]] where John gave away his guitar after the band finished their set. The band has since reunited periodically for live shows.

			==Members==
			* John Mohr - Vocal/Guitar
			* Mark Jablocki - Guitar
			* Mike Greenless - Drums
			* Tim Drescher - Bass (1988-1990)
			* Tom Zaluckyj - Bass (1990-1995)

	== External links ==		== External links ==
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	* [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tar-mn0000011308 AllMusic page]		* [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tar-mn0000011308 AllMusic page]
	* [http://www.touchandgorecords.com/bands/band.php?id=73 Touch and Go Records page]		* [http://www.touchandgorecords.com/bands/band.php?id=73 Touch and Go Records page]
	* [http://trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=tar ~~Touser~~ Press page]		* [http://trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=tar Trouser Press page]
	* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/56211-Tar Discogs profile]		* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/56211-Tar Discogs profile]
			*[https://tartheband.bandcamp.com/ Band-run Bandcamp page with live recordings]

	[[Category:Bands]]		[[Category:Bands]]
	[[Category:~~Dekalb~~]]		[[Category:Bandcamp]]
	[[Category:~~Western Suburbs~~]]		[[Category:Facebook]]

AnarchistiCookie: + links, useful for research

2016-08-16T21:48:45Z

+ links, useful for research

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	'''Tar''' was a late-80s and 90s punk/indie band out of Dekalb. They released a few records on [[Touch and Go]] and were quite well-known nationally. Tar was formed in early [[1988]] and was basically a rename/morphing of 80s punk band [[Blatant Dissent]].		'''Tar''' was a late-80s and 90s punk/indie band out of Dekalb. They released a few records on [[Touch and Go]] and were quite well-known nationally. Tar was formed in early [[1988]] and was basically a rename/morphing of 80s punk band [[Blatant Dissent]].

			== External links ==
			* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tar_%28band%29 Wikipedia page]
			* [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tar-mn0000011308 AllMusic page]
			* [http://www.touchandgorecords.com/bands/band.php?id=73 Touch and Go Records page]
			* [http://trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=tar Touser Press page]
			* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/56211-Tar Discogs profile]

	[[Category:Bands]]		[[Category:Bands]]
	[[Category:Dekalb]]		[[Category:Dekalb]]
	[[Category:Western Suburbs]]		[[Category:Western Suburbs]]