Ugly Kid Joe
American rock band
👥 Personnel & Lineage (5)
Tap any band to hopDave Fortman
Whitfield Crane
Klaus Eichstadt
Cordell Crockett
Shannon Larkin
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of Ugly Kid Joe
Ugly Kid Joe emerged out of Isla Vista, United States starting in 1987, contributing distinctive energy to the heavy metal music and hard rock landscape. Anchored by personnel including Dave Fortman, Whitfield Crane, Klaus Eichstadt, Cordell Crockett, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through Whitfield Crane (also of Another Animal), Shannon Larkin (also of Godsmack and Souls at Zero).
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore Ugly Kid Joe's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to Another Animal (Shared member Whitfield Crane), Godsmack (Shared member Shannon Larkin), Souls at Zero (Shared member Shannon Larkin). Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between Ugly Kid Joe and other scene originators.
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