The Band
The Blanks are a rock 'n' roll band. Established in 1982, they've satisfied many a gap in today's music. Over twenty years of hit songs span trashrock, new wave, blues, electronica, funk, metal, and backwoods country. Members Dr. Ed, Kar, Ran, and Spike power your magic ride with a sound and experience like no other.
The Blanks have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds on their rise to the top. Browse the band's discography memoirs and the rest of the site for a complete history of The Blanks; including ex-bandmates, break-ups, and the road to stardom.
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Dr. Ed
Dr. Ed first worked with The Blanks in 1985 as guest lead guitarist on the smash hit “Let's Vomit.” He reprised the role in 1987 on the appropriately titled “Let's Vomit '87” single. He officially joined Kar, Ran, and Spike in 1988 as the final member of the band. At the time, Mr. Ed (as he was known then) and Spike were contemplating putting the Revelations back together while Kar, Ran and Spike were regrouping The Blanks. Everyone realized the obvious and agreed the right thing to do was focus energy on a new Blanks line-up. This marked the end of the “Tri-plug Theory” and paved the way for the “Ground Wire Theory.”
When not dancing to “Green Drink (Waltz of Death),” Dr. Ed has worked on a variety of music, theater, and entertainment projects including Ed Lingan (solo), Piggs, Kamuga Junku, Revelations, Third Generation Iceman, and Ten Devins High, just to name a few. New Yorkers can catch him playing guitar in the monkey-punk band Piggs.
Also visit Dr. Ed's solo and side projects page.
Kar
Kar joined The Blanks in 1983. That year Ran and Dynamic Drew (later known as Spike) played him “Eggheads” and “She Ate My Lunch.” Kar liked what he heard. He wondered, however, how this great band was in limbo, teetering on the brink of oblivion. With founding member Jimmy gone, Kar, Ran, and Dynamic Drew agreed to make an album to round out the first two songs. The rest, as they say, is history.
His role has changed over time, but Kar is best known as lead vocalist and Moog synthesizer player. Other musical endeavors have included Rattlesnake Band, Kar (solo), Sugarhouse, Place of Torment, Place of Pete, Stick Wigglies, We are Punk Rock, and more. Radio, TV, and film work includes Wolfgang and Sly Throw a Nutty Party (short film), A Day in the Life of Sten (short film), Teleport Chair Man (short film), “Bad Teenage Poetry” (radio segment), Bus to Hell (short film), More Than a Physics Project (short film), Backyard Fire Dance (short film), The Caged Tiger (short film), Chilidom (short film), and more. Kar's production, engineering, and guest credits also include Wolfgang-Sly, Politicians Who Kill, Sled, Lakeside Players, The Ran and Cindy Band, Ten Devins High, Third Generation Iceman, Rich Boys, and more.
Also visit Kar's solo and side projects page.
Ran
In 1982, Ran co-founded The Blanks with brother Jimmy and neighborhood friend Dynamic Drew (a.k.a. Spike). They recorded the famous “Eggheads” and “She Ate My Lunch” tracks. From the beginning, Ran's creative force has driven the band to explore uncharted waters. Whether it is on keyboard, bass, guitar, or percussion, Ran's fingerprints are all over your favorite hits.
The Randy and Cindy Band, Third Generation Ice-man, Rattlesnake Band, Place of Torment, World Full of Friends, and others have benefited from Ran's participation. You'll also find his artwork on many Blanks album covers.
Also visit Ran's solo and side projects page.
Spike
Known as Dynamic Drew in the early days, Spike teamed up with Ran and Jimmy to form The Blanks. He hammered beats from the beginning and sang on most Trash Rock era tunes. As time went on, Spike transitioned off of lead vocalists to dedicate himself almost fulltime to drums. In concert, ladies find themselves mesmerized by his style, especially when he wears his “tough” shirt.
Spike has also played in Third Generation Iceman, Rattlesnake Band, Sugarhouse, Place of Torment, Ten Devins High, Kamuga Junku, Revelations, and more. Spike recently pounded skins for Uncletoe's Portasound in the New York City area. Since then, he's moved west.
Also visit Spike's solo and side projects page.
The Blanks are a rock 'n' roll band. Established in 1982, they've satisfied many a gap in today's music. Over twenty years of hit songs span trashrock, new wave, blues, electronica, funk, metal, and backwoods country. Members Dr. Ed, Kar, Ran, and Spike power your magic ride with a sound and experience like no other.