The Bliss Machine - Revision history

Blissmasterd at 12:30, 29 January 2026

2026-01-29T12:30:07Z

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	== Current 2022 Line-up ==		== Current 2022 Line-up ==

	* Dr. E. Phunkenbass , Bass Guitar		* Bliss Master D, Guitar & Vocals
			* Dr. E. Phunkenbass, Bass Guitar & Vocals
	* EZD, Drums		* EZD, Drums
	* Bliss Master D, Guitar & Vocals

	== Music ==		== Music ==

Blissmasterd at 12:29, 29 January 2026

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	EZD and Bliss Master D had been college roommates in the Summer of 1990 in the East side dormitories of the University of Illinois at Chicago; both played guitar and enjoyed similar music. They formed the core of the new 5-piece band originally known as Proletariat Bondage and later Strey Voltage. After several personnel they evolved into a three-piece by the Fall of 1991.		EZD and Bliss Master D had been college roommates in the Summer of 1990 in the East side dormitories of the University of Illinois at Chicago; both played guitar and enjoyed similar music. They formed the core of the new 5-piece band originally known as Proletariat Bondage and later Strey Voltage. After several personnel they evolved into a three-piece by the Fall of 1991.

	The Bliss Machine played one live performance at an invite-only house party in the East Pilsen artist colony on May 29,199 - it was shut-down early by the Chicago Police due to noise concerns. Later that year, the band was forced the cancel their public debut scheduled for November 18, 1992 on [[Phyllis' Musical Inn]] when bassist Bebo left the band to focus on academic studies.		The Bliss Machine played one live performance at an invite-only house party in the East Pilsen artist colony on May 29,199 - it was shut-down early by the Chicago Police due to noise concerns. Later that year, the band was forced the cancel their public debut scheduled for November 18, 1992 on [[Phyllis' Musical Inn]] when bassist Bebo left the band to focus on academic studies/economic reasons.

	Subsequent efforts to recruit a suitable replacement bassist/vocalist were unsuccessful and the project went into an extended hiatus. Co-founder Thompson continued his musical journey in Bröken Vëgas playing the drums from 1994-1996. Bliss Master D parlayed the digital audio recording gear that he had acquired to launch a voicemail portal, then on a BBS and ultimately as Web database of indie music, it featured audio clips, label art and photography from musical artists. The following year he co-founded one of the first Web agencies as general manager, marketing lead and audio engineer.		Subsequent efforts to recruit a suitable replacement bassist/vocalist were unsuccessful and the project went into an extended hiatus. Co-founder Thompson continued his musical journey in Bröken Vëgas playing the drums from 1994-1996. Bliss Master D parlayed the digital audio recording gear that he had acquired to launch a voicemail portal, then on a BBS and ultimately as Web database of indie music, it featured audio clips, label art and photography from musical artists. The following year he co-founded one of the first Web agencies as general manager, marketing lead and audio engineer.

Blissmasterd at 12:28, 29 January 2026

2026-01-29T12:28:29Z

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	The Bliss Machine played one live performance at an invite-only house party in the East Pilsen artist colony on May 29,199 - it was shut-down early by the Chicago Police due to noise concerns. Later that year, the band was forced the cancel their public debut scheduled for November 18, 1992 on [[Phyllis' Musical Inn]] when bassist Bebo left the band to focus on academic studies.		The Bliss Machine played one live performance at an invite-only house party in the East Pilsen artist colony on May 29,199 - it was shut-down early by the Chicago Police due to noise concerns. Later that year, the band was forced the cancel their public debut scheduled for November 18, 1992 on [[Phyllis' Musical Inn]] when bassist Bebo left the band to focus on academic studies.

	Subsequent efforts to recruit a suitable replacement bassist/vocalist were unsuccessful and the project went into an extended hiatus. Co-founder Thompson continued his musical journey in Bröken Vëgas playing the drums from 1994-1996. Bliss Master D parlayed the digital audio recording gear that he had acquired to launch ~~Pl@n3t $t@rCh1ld in 1993. Originally launched as~~ a voicemail portal, then on a BBS and ultimately as Web database of indie music, it featured audio clips, label art and photography from musical artists. The following year he co-founded one of the first Web ~~agency's Streams Online Media Development~~ as general manager~~/marketer~~ and audio engineer.		Subsequent efforts to recruit a suitable replacement bassist/vocalist were unsuccessful and the project went into an extended hiatus. Co-founder Thompson continued his musical journey in Bröken Vëgas playing the drums from 1994-1996. Bliss Master D parlayed the digital audio recording gear that he had acquired to launch a voicemail portal, then on a BBS and ultimately as Web database of indie music, it featured audio clips, label art and photography from musical artists. The following year he co-founded one of the first Web agencies as general manager, marketing lead and audio engineer.

	Co-founders Bliss Master D and EZD re-formed the project in the Spring of 2021 recruiting bassist and songwriter E. ~~Gorscak~~ to the largely studio project.		Co-founders Bliss Master D and EZD re-formed the project in the Spring of 2021 recruiting bassist and songwriter Dr. E. Phunkenbass to the largely studio project.

	== Original 1992 Line-up ==		== Original 1992 Line-up ==
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	== Current 2022 Line-up ==		== Current 2022 Line-up ==

	* ~~Eric G~~ , Bass Guitar		* Dr. E. Phunkenbass , Bass Guitar
	* EZD, Drums		* EZD, Drums
	* Bliss Master D, Guitar & Vocals		* Bliss Master D, Guitar & Vocals

Blissmasterd: /* Music */

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Music

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	Free Your Id (Bliss Master D) has not yet been released.		Free Your Id (Bliss Master D) has not yet been released.

	Four covers were recorded in the '92 session but have not yet been released:		Four covers were recorded in the '92 session but have not as of yet been released:
	* Peg (Steely Dan)		* Peg (Steely Dan)
	* Mississippi Queen (Mountain)		* Mississippi Queen (Mountain)
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	Kuwait was also re-recorded in 2022 and released featuring new bassist ~~Gorscak~~; also released is a music video for the song.		Kuwait was also re-recorded in 2022 and released featuring new bassist Eric G; also released is a music video for the song.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

Blissmasterd at 04:32, 8 November 2023

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	Subsequent efforts to recruit a suitable replacement bassist/vocalist were unsuccessful and the project went into an extended hiatus. Co-founder Thompson continued his musical journey in Bröken Vëgas playing the drums from 1994-1996. Bliss Master D parlayed the digital audio recording gear that he had acquired to launch Pl@n3t $t@rCh1ld in 1993. Originally launched as a voicemail portal, then on a BBS and ultimately as Web database of indie music, it featured audio clips, label art and photography from musical artists. The following year he co-founded one of the first Web agency's Streams Online Media Development as general manager/marketer and audio engineer.		Subsequent efforts to recruit a suitable replacement bassist/vocalist were unsuccessful and the project went into an extended hiatus. Co-founder Thompson continued his musical journey in Bröken Vëgas playing the drums from 1994-1996. Bliss Master D parlayed the digital audio recording gear that he had acquired to launch Pl@n3t $t@rCh1ld in 1993. Originally launched as a voicemail portal, then on a BBS and ultimately as Web database of indie music, it featured audio clips, label art and photography from musical artists. The following year he co-founded one of the first Web agency's Streams Online Media Development as general manager/marketer and audio engineer.

	~~Tassone~~ and ~~Thompson~~ re-formed the project in the Spring of 2021 recruiting bassist and songwriter E. Gorscak to the largely studio project.		Co-founders Bliss Master D and EZD re-formed the project in the Spring of 2021 recruiting bassist and songwriter E. Gorscak to the largely studio project.

	== Original 1992 Line-up ==		== Original 1992 Line-up ==

Blissmasterd at 04:31, 8 November 2023

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	== History ==		== History ==
	~~D. "~~EZD~~" Thompson~~ and ~~D. "~~Bliss Master D~~" Tassone~~ had been college roommates in the Summer of 1990 in the East side dormitories of the University of Illinois at Chicago; both played guitar and enjoyed similar music. They formed the core of the new 5-piece band originally known as Proletariat Bondage and later Strey Voltage. After several personnel they evolved into a three-piece by the Fall of 1991.		EZD and Bliss Master D had been college roommates in the Summer of 1990 in the East side dormitories of the University of Illinois at Chicago; both played guitar and enjoyed similar music. They formed the core of the new 5-piece band originally known as Proletariat Bondage and later Strey Voltage. After several personnel they evolved into a three-piece by the Fall of 1991.

	The Bliss Machine played one live performance at an invite-only house party in the East Pilsen artist colony on May 29,199 - it was shut-down early by the Chicago Police due to noise concerns. Later that year, the band was forced the cancel their public debut scheduled for November 18, 1992 on [[Phyllis' Musical Inn]] when bassist ~~G. "~~Bebo~~" Stuart~~ left the band to focus on academic studies.		The Bliss Machine played one live performance at an invite-only house party in the East Pilsen artist colony on May 29,199 - it was shut-down early by the Chicago Police due to noise concerns. Later that year, the band was forced the cancel their public debut scheduled for November 18, 1992 on [[Phyllis' Musical Inn]] when bassist Bebo left the band to focus on academic studies.

	Subsequent efforts to recruit a suitable replacement bassist/vocalist were unsuccessful and the project went into an extended hiatus. Co-founder Thompson continued his musical journey in Bröken Vëgas playing the drums from 1994-1996. ~~Tassone~~ parlayed the digital audio recording gear that he had acquired to launch Pl@n3t $t@rCh1ld in 1993. Originally launched as a voicemail portal, then on a BBS and ultimately as Web database of indie music, it featured audio clips, label art and photography from musical artists. The following year he co-founded one of the first Web agency's Streams Online Media Development as general manager/marketer and audio engineer.		Subsequent efforts to recruit a suitable replacement bassist/vocalist were unsuccessful and the project went into an extended hiatus. Co-founder Thompson continued his musical journey in Bröken Vëgas playing the drums from 1994-1996. Bliss Master D parlayed the digital audio recording gear that he had acquired to launch Pl@n3t $t@rCh1ld in 1993. Originally launched as a voicemail portal, then on a BBS and ultimately as Web database of indie music, it featured audio clips, label art and photography from musical artists. The following year he co-founded one of the first Web agency's Streams Online Media Development as general manager/marketer and audio engineer.

	Tassone and Thompson re-formed the project in the Spring of 2021 recruiting bassist and songwriter E. Gorscak to the largely studio project.		Tassone and Thompson re-formed the project in the Spring of 2021 recruiting bassist and songwriter E. Gorscak to the largely studio project.
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	== Original 1992 Line-up ==		== Original 1992 Line-up ==

	* ~~G. Stuart~~, Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals		* Bebo, Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals
	* ~~D. Thompson~~, Drums & Backing Vocals		* EZD, Drums & Backing Vocals
	* D~~. Tassone~~, Guitar & Vocals		* Bliss Master D, Guitar & Vocals

	== Current 2022 Line-up ==		== Current 2022 Line-up ==

	* ~~E. Gorscak~~, Bass Guitar		* Eric G , Bass Guitar
	* ~~D. Thompson~~, Drums		* EZD, Drums
	* D~~. Tassone~~, Guitar & Vocals		* Bliss Master D, Guitar & Vocals

	== Music ==		== Music ==
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	Six original songs were:		Six original songs were:
	* Telemate (~~Tassone~~)		* Telemate (Bliss Master De)
	* Kuwait (~~Tassone~~)		* Kuwait (Bliss Master D)
	* No Control (~~Thompson~~)		* No Control (EZD)
	* That Way (~~Stuart~~)		* That Way (Bebo)
	* Don't Mess with a Woman (~~Stuart~~)		* Don't Mess with a Woman (Bebo)

	Five of the original songs have been digitally released in 2021: Kuwait, Telemate, No Control, That Way and Don't Mess with a Woman;		Five of the original songs have been digitally released in 2021: Kuwait, Telemate, No Control, That Way and Don't Mess with a Woman;
	Free Your Id (~~Tassone~~) has not yet been released.		Free Your Id (Bliss Master D) has not yet been released.

	Four covers were recorded in the '92 session but have not yet been released:		Four covers were recorded in the '92 session but have not yet been released:

Blissmasterd at 02:35, 6 November 2023

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	The Bliss Machine played one live performance at an invite-only house party in the East Pilsen artist colony on May 29,199 - it was shut-down early by the Chicago Police due to noise concerns. Later that year, the band was forced the cancel their public debut scheduled for November 18, 1992 on [[Phyllis' Musical Inn]] when bassist G. "Bebo" Stuart left the band to focus on academic studies.		The Bliss Machine played one live performance at an invite-only house party in the East Pilsen artist colony on May 29,199 - it was shut-down early by the Chicago Police due to noise concerns. Later that year, the band was forced the cancel their public debut scheduled for November 18, 1992 on [[Phyllis' Musical Inn]] when bassist G. "Bebo" Stuart left the band to focus on academic studies.

	Subsequent efforts to recruit a suitable replacement bassist/vocalist were unsuccessful and the project went into an extended hiatus. Co-founder Thompson continued his musical journey in Bröken Vëgas playing the drums from 1994-1996. Tassone parlayed the digital audio recording gear that he had acquired to launch ~~Planet StarChild~~ in 1993. Originally launched as a voicemail portal, then on a BBS and ultimately as Web database of indie music, it featured audio clips, label art and photography from musical artists. The following year he co-founded one of the first Web agency's Streams Online Media Development as general manager/marketer and audio engineer.		Subsequent efforts to recruit a suitable replacement bassist/vocalist were unsuccessful and the project went into an extended hiatus. Co-founder Thompson continued his musical journey in Bröken Vëgas playing the drums from 1994-1996. Tassone parlayed the digital audio recording gear that he had acquired to launch Pl@n3t $t@rCh1ld in 1993. Originally launched as a voicemail portal, then on a BBS and ultimately as Web database of indie music, it featured audio clips, label art and photography from musical artists. The following year he co-founded one of the first Web agency's Streams Online Media Development as general manager/marketer and audio engineer.

	Tassone and Thompson re-formed the project in the Spring of 2021 recruiting bassist and songwriter E. Gorscak to the largely studio project.		Tassone and Thompson re-formed the project in the Spring of 2021 recruiting bassist and songwriter E. Gorscak to the largely studio project.

Blissmasterd: /* Music */

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	* Don't Mess with a Woman (Stuart)		* Don't Mess with a Woman (Stuart)

	Five of the original songs have been released ~~online~~ in 2021: Kuwait, Telemate, No Control, That Way and Don't Mess with a Woman; Free Your Id (Tassone) has not yet been released.		Five of the original songs have been digitally released in 2021: Kuwait, Telemate, No Control, That Way and Don't Mess with a Woman;
			Free Your Id (Tassone) has not yet been released.

	~~And four~~ covers; not released:		Four covers were recorded in the '92 session but have not yet been released:
	* Peg (Steely Dan)		* Peg (Steely Dan)
	* Mississippi Queen (Mountain)		* Mississippi Queen (Mountain)

Blissmasterd: /* Music */

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Music

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	The band recorded developed original material and recorded a live 10-song album in May of 1992 titled "Ready to Roll."		The band recorded developed original material and recorded a live 10-song album in May of 1992 titled "Ready to Roll."

	~~Previously unreleased, six~~ original songs ~~now digitally released include~~:		Six original songs were:
	* Telemate (Tassone)		* Telemate (Tassone)
	* Kuwait (Tassone)		* Kuwait (Tassone)
	* No Control (Thompson)		* No Control (Thompson)
	* Free Your Id (Tassone)
	* That Way (Stuart)		* That Way (Stuart)
	* Don't Mess with a Woman (Stuart)		* Don't Mess with a Woman (Stuart)

	And four covers:		Five of the original songs have been released online in 2021: Kuwait, Telemate, No Control, That Way and Don't Mess with a Woman; Free Your Id (Tassone) has not yet been released.

			And four covers; not released:
	* Peg (Steely Dan)		* Peg (Steely Dan)
	* Mississippi Queen (Mountain)		* Mississippi Queen (Mountain)
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	* Stepping Stone (The Monkees)		* Stepping Stone (The Monkees)

	~~Five of the original songs have been released online in 2021: Kuwait, Telemate, No Control, That Way and Don't Mess with a Woman.~~

	Kuwait was also re-recorded in 2022 and released featuring new bassist Gorscak; also released is a music video for the song.		Kuwait was also re-recorded in 2022 and released featuring new bassist Gorscak; also released is a music video for the song.


	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

Blissmasterd: /* Current 2022 Line-up */

2023-05-21T20:42:08Z

Current 2022 Line-up

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	== Current 2022 Line-up ==		== Current 2022 Line-up ==

	* E. Gorscak, Bass Guitar ~~& Vocals~~		* E. Gorscak, Bass Guitar
	* D. Thompson, Drums ~~& Backing Vocals~~		* D. Thompson, Drums
	* D. Tassone, Guitar & Vocals		* D. Tassone, Guitar & Vocals