American Wrestlers

American Wrestlers
Origin St. Louis, Missouri
Genres
Years active 2014-present
Labels
Associated acts
Website americanwrestlers.bandcamp.com
Members Gary McClure
Bridgette Imperial
Ian Reitz
Josh Van Hoorebeke

American Wrestlers is an indie rock band from St. Louis, Missouri, formed in 2014. Initially founded as a solo project by Scottish musician Gary McClure, the band also includes Bridgette Imperial, Ian Reitz and Josh Van Hoorebeke.

To date American Wrestlers have released two studio albums, American Wrestlers (2015), recorded solely by McClure, and Goodbye Terrible Youth, released in 2016.

History

Origins and American Wrestlers (2014-2015)

Following the break-up of his band, Working for a Nuclear Free City, and the release of his debut solo album, Wreaths (2013), McLure moved from Manchester, England to St. Louis, Missouri to marry his then-girlfriend, Bridgette Imperial. McClure subsequently recorded American Wrestler's self-titled debut at the couple's home, on an eight-track Tascam recorder.[1]

American Wrestlers was initially released for free on BandCamp.[1] After receiving attention from various music blogs and websites, Fat Possum Records re-released the album in 2015. Following the release of the album, McClure assembled a band, including Imperial on keyboard and rhythm guitar, bassist Ian Reitz, and drummer Josh Van Hoorebeke.

Goodbye Terrible Youth (2016-present)

On November 4, 2016 the band released its second studio album, Goodbye Terrible Youth.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

References

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