◇ image via WikipediaWayne Static
Wayne Static is an act on the Starverb influence map. Their sound grew out of Powerman 5000 and X-Ecutioners. Those roots explain a lot about how Wayne Static arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as David Draiman, Dope, Powerman 5000, Coal Chamber and American Head Charge, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Altogether the chart holds 29 connections around Wayne Static, reaching back through Powerman 5000. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Background
Wayne Richard Wells, known professionally as Wayne Static, was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, and primary lyricist for the industrial metal band Static-X, of which he was the only constant member until his death in 2014. He also released a solo album, Pighammer, in 2011. Static was recognizable for his unusual hairstyle; his hair was held up in a vertical position, a process that took about 25–45 minutes to complete. He was also known for his signature "chintail" beard.
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Wayne Static connections
Wayne Static grew out of Powerman 5000 and X-Ecutioners, shares an orbit with David Draiman, Dope, Powerman 5000 and Coal Chamber. 29 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
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