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Thee Hypnotics is an English garage/psychedelic rock band formed in 1985 in High Wycombe. They emerged from the early alternative rock scene, releasing two full-length albums and an EP between 1989 and 1990. Their trajectory was interrupted when their drummer suffered a serious injury in a car accident while touring in the US. Although they regrouped later and released additional records, they never achieved the mainstream success that seemed within reach, unlike their contemporaries, The Black Crowes. Their music drew inspiration from late-60s bands such as The Stooges, MC5, The Doors, early Led Zeppelin, and Pink Fairies, positioning them as a largely-forgotten precursor to today’s stoner rock. Thee Hypnotics disbanded in 1998 but made a comeback in 2018, releasing a box set titled "Righteously Re-Charged," which includes all of their studio albums. Current members include Jim Jones (Vocals), Ray Hanson (Guitar), Phil Smith (Drums, 1990-1998, 2018-), and Jeremy Cottingham (Bass, 1997-1998, 2018-). Previous members featured Mark Thompson (Drums, 1985-1989), Adam Sharam (Bass, 1985-1986), Chris Dennis (Bass, 1986-1988), Will Pepper (Bass, 1988-1992

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