Artist The Jesus Lizard
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The Jesus Lizard
Born in Austin but forged in the industrial grime of Chicago, The Jesus Lizard presented an anguished, angry howl as a counterpoint to the self-pitying lowing of the ’90s “alternative” movement. But while its furious art-rock aggression—built on precisely controlled bursts of rhythmic flailing and Duane Denison’s racking guitar screams—proved to be a scarring influence on legions of noiseniks to follow, in its day The Jesus Lizard developed a reputation primarily based around the “Monkey Trick” abandon and occasional penis puppetry of its lead yeller.
Updated 11/02/2009

Chicago:
Pitchfork Fest schedule
Twin Cities:
Haunted House make noise-pop with a bit of everything else too
New York:
All Tomorrow's Parties, Part 1
Austin:
Fun Fun Fun Fest 2009
Madison:
Killdozer at High Noon Saloon
Chicago:
Pitchfork Music Festival 2009