- Band Members: John MacLean, James Apt, Chris Dixon, Rick Pelletier, Jeremiah Ryan, Peter Phillips
- Genre: Rock & Alternative
- Influenced by: Devo, Pere Ubu, Big Black, D.A.F., Suicide, DD/MM/YYYY, Chrome, The Birthday Party
- Followed By: Thunderbirds Are Now!, A.R.E. Weapons, Beep Beep, Whirlwind Heat, DD/MM/YYYY
- Similar Artists: Brainiac, Servotron, Murder City Devils, Speedking, The Network, The Magnificents
Indie electro-rock futurists Six Finger Satellite formed in Rhode Island in 1992. Originally comprised of singer/keyboardist J. Ryan, guitarists John MacLean and Peter Phillips, bassist Chris Dixon, and drummer Rick Pelletier, the group soon issued their Sub Pop label debut EP Weapon, followed in 1993 by the full-length The Pigeon Is the Most Popular Bird. Both Phillips and Dixon were gone from the band by the time of 1994's Machine Cuisine 10", recorded exclusively with electronic instruments; bassist James Apt signed on for the follow-up, 1995's Severe Exposure. Six Finger Satellite resurfaced a year later with Paranormalized. Law of Ruins followed in 1998. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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