Buzz Osborne

Bio

Buzz Osborne is a musician best known for his work in the Melvins, a band he started in his hometown of Montesano, Washington, in 1983. Since then, the Melvins have released 32 albums, including collaborations with the likes of Jello Biafra, Lustmord, and Napalm Death. They are often cited as a major influence on many of the “grunge” bands that emerged from Seattle in the early 1990s, especially Nirvana. (Kurt Cobain was a huge fan.) The current lineup of the Melvins consists of Osborne, bassist Steven McDonald, and longtime drummer Dale Crover. The latest Melvins release is a Melvins 1983 album entitled Thunderball, which sees Osborne working alongside his childhood friend and original drummer Mike Dillard.

In addition to his work with the Melvins, Osborne is a member of the avant-garde supergroup Fantômas (with Faith No More/Mr. Bungle vocalist Mike Patton, Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn and former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo) and the punk supergroup Venomous Concept with current and former members of Napalm Death and Brutal Truth. He has also released two solo albums under the name King Buzzo and publishes his own excellent photography work on his Instagram, @realkingbuzzo