The Chinese Stars

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The Chinese Stars
The Chinese Stars (2009) at The Black Lodge, Seattle
The Chinese Stars (2009) at The Black Lodge, Seattle
Background information
OriginProvidence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Genres
Years active2003–present
Labels
Members
  • Eric Paul
  • Craig Kureck
  • Paul Vieira
  • V. Von Ricci
Past members
  • Rick Pelletier
Websitethechinesestars.com

The Chinese Stars is an American noise rock band from Providence, Rhode Island, formed in 2003.[1]

History[edit]

The band The Chinese Stars was formed in 2003 with several of the members from Arab on Radar, which had disbanded in 2002.[2][3] The founding members include Eric Paul, Craig Kureck, and Rick Ivan Pelletier.[3]

The band released their first album, Turbo Mattress, in 2003 through Skin Graft Records.

Members[edit]

Current members[edit]

  • Eric Paul (vocals)[4]
  • Craig Kureck (drums)
  • Paul Vieira (guitar)
  • V. Von Ricci

Past members[edit]

  • Rick Ivan Pelletier

Discography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Tomlinson, Sarah (February 21, 2004). "An energetic night of edgy beats, done playfully by the Numbers". Boston Globe. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  2. ^ Saldaña, Matt (July 1, 2004). "The Chinese Stars: A Rare Sensation". Spin Magazine. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  3. ^ a b "The Chinese Stars". CMJ New Music Monthly. 2006. p. 19. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  4. ^ Gulla, Bob (March 4, 2004). "Post-Radar love". The Providence Phoenix. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  5. ^ "Dusted Reviews: Turbo Mattress". Dusted Magazine. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  6. ^ "Review: A Rare Sensation". CMJ New Music. 12 July 2004. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  7. ^ Segal, Dave. "Chinese Stars' "Rabbit Face"". The Stranger. Retrieved 20 June 2013.