FriendlyBear Los Angeles, California
A return to a bygone—but by no means outdated—grunge and garage-rock sound, Los Angeles–based power trio FriendlyBear owns
the stage and serves up face-melting (but friendly) rage.
The band is Guy Jedidiah on guitar and lead vocals, Adam Bones on bass and backing vocals, and Meg Speer on drums and backing vocals.
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