In 1993,
Hang Or Die is founded as a quartet, featuring
Blame Mee (vocals),
Houdard de la Motte (guitar),
Johnny (bass) and
Phøndi (drums). After a couple of gigs, they record two ep’s on vinyl. In 1996, their new singer, Lucia Gelli, joins the band and Phøndi is replaced by
Tom Hey Hat I, who gets sacked during their tour in Poland (actually on the motorway somewhere in lower Silesia).
Tom Hey Hat II replaces
Tom Hey Hat I and, at the same time, the group is reinforced by
Donna Scream, who takes the place of
Johnny on bass. On this new basis, a CD
(Such a Pain) is recorded in 1997, that finds favourable reception. A large series of concerts follows.
And again, time for change has come:
Tom Hey Hat II goes, in comes
Tom Hey Hat III (still our favourite drummer). With another new member,
Mike Montula, on keyboards, a second CD
(Penis Envy) is recorded in 1999. The gigging is good, life seems bright and music sounds great. But honeymoon lasts only for some two years, till the day
Tom Hey Hat III and
Blame Mee anounce their departure. After having a crack at
Tom Hey Hat IV and
Tom Hey Hat V,
Hang Or Die finally decides they can do even better, if they do the job on their own. So
Houdard de la Motte (quite a hard working young man) takes over the rhythm section.
For the next couple of years, the band decides to work on a new double-CD
(Lousy Lovers/ New Econmy) and only rarely appears on stage.
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