Polar Bear (American band)

Polar Bear was an American alternative rock band that was active in the late 1990s, formed and led by bassist Eric Avery.[1]

Polar Bear
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresAlternative rock
Years active1995–2000
LabelsMan's Ruin Records
Past membersEric Avery, Harold "Barefoot" Saunders, Dani Tull, Andy Troy

History edit

After the 1991 break-up of Jane's Addiction, Eric Avery and guitarist Dave Navarro formed the band Deconstruction,[2] which released its sole album in 1994. After that project ended, Avery formed Polar Bear with drummer/programmer Harold "Barefoot" Saunders, formerly of Ethyl Meatplow.[3] Guitarists Dani Tull and Andy Troy also contributed to the band. They released two EPs in 1996 and 1997, and the full-length album Why Something Instead of Nothing? in 1999.[4]

Discography edit

  • Polar Bear (EP, 1996)
  • Chewing Gum (EP, 1997)
  • Why Something Instead of Nothing? (1999)

References edit

  1. ^ "Throwback: An Interview with Eric Avery". Ghettoblaster Magazine. 2020-09-10. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
  2. ^ "Deconstruction Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
  3. ^ Nelson, Chris (12 July 1997). "Jane's Addiction Ex-Bassist Happy To Be A Polar Bear". MTV News. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
  4. ^ "Eric Avery". Talkhouse. Retrieved 2022-04-24.