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Prisoner (Band)

Was A Waukegan, Illinois Based Thrash metal band. They acheived popularity throughout the midwest in the late 80's and early 90's largely based on their energetic live shows. They released two self financed, independent albums 1988's Once evil And 1991's Skeltal remains. They were produced by Eric Grief, Manager of death metal inovater Chuck Schuldiner and founder of the band Death. Both albums sold modestly and failed to attract the major label intrest the Band had hoped for. Prisoner disbanded in 1995. They reformed briefly in 1999 & 2004 playing reunion shows in Wisconsin & Illinois.

History

Prisoner was formed in the mid 80's by childhood friends Joe thomas(guitar)And   Tim Holt(guitar).Jon "Deadfish" mehling (bass) joined the band in 1986, soon followed by Jim Harte (drums). The band went through numerous singers/frontmen until 1988 when jeff Kleinschmidt (vocals) joined the band. Tragedy Struck in October of 1989, When founding member And primary songwriter Tim holt was killed by a drunk driver. The band went through numerous Replacemnets including Brian Griffin (Broken Hope). Before settling on English Born Guitar Wiz Rob Noon. 1993 saw the departure of Joe Thomas who left to form Jungle rot. Joe was repalced by Carl Selega Who played with the band until their deise in 1995.

last knownBand Members

Jeff Kleinschmidt     (vocals) Joe Thomas            (guitar) John "Deadfish"Mehling (bass) Rob Noon              (Guitar) Jim harte Drums       (Drums)

Previous members Brian Griffin (guitar) Frank chapeta (guitar) Dave Duff    (guitar) Carl selega  (guitar)

Discography

Once evil               1988 Skeletal Remains        1991 Hell mary (single)      1992 Destination devistation 1992 Badge of Brutality      1993