Merle Allin
Allin in 2008
Allin in 2008
Background information
Birth nameMerle Colby Allin Jr.
Born (1955-04-09) April 9, 1955
Lancaster, New Hampshire, U.S.
GenresPunk rock
Occupation(s)Bassist
Years active1974–present
LabelsHomestead Records
Alive/BOMP! Records
Websiteggallin.com

Merle Colby Allin Jr. (born April 9, 1955)[1] is an American bass guitarist. He is the elder brother of the late punk rock vocalist GG Allin.[2]

Allin played electric bass for three groups that featured GG Allin: Malpractice, The AIDS Brigade and the third version of The Murder Junkies; he currently continues the latter, his brother's final backing band, with original drummer Donald ("Dino Sex") Sachs, and several younger members.[3]

Allin is featured extensively in the documentary film Hated: GG Allin and the Murder Junkies, by filmmaker Todd Phillips.[4]

Allin was also bass player in late 70s Boston punk group Thrills (a.k.a. City Thrills),[5] who released several singles and were the subject of a later CD discography.[6] He subsequently joined the band Cheater Slicks, and played bass guitar on their debut album On Your Knees.

Allin also appears in the full-length Allin family documentary GG Allin: All in the Family (2018), directed by Sami Saif.

Outside of his work as a musician, Allin is a noted collector of serial killer memorabilia and was featured in three installments of Soft White Underbelly.[7][8]

References

  1. ↑ "Punk Rock Musician interview-Merle Allin". Youtube. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  2. ↑ Steve Huey. "G.G. Allin". allmusic.
  3. ↑ Greg Prato. "The Murder Junkies". allmusic.
  4. ↑ Phillips, Todd (January 1, 2000), Hated: GG Allin & the Murder Junkies, retrieved July 14, 2016
  5. ↑ "Merle Allin". allmusic.
  6. ↑ "Thrills (2) - N.A.F.I.T.C. Original Boston Punk, 1977-1981". Discogs. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Serial Killer Memorabilia Collectors-Merle and Steve". YouTube. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Punk Rock Musician interview-Merle Allin". YouTube. Retrieved March 13, 2023.


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