Headless Human Clones : bio

Genetically Modified Alternative Music

Online Edition - Wednesday - 8th September 2010

7/22/07	Headless Human Clones featured on Mastan Music Hour
10/16/04	Hopkins and Weatherbee featured on Acoustic Slam recording project
5/20/04	HHC Rocks the Vote for Dennis Kucinich
12/5/03	Kings of Cable Access!
10/31/03	More FREE Music - Dave Hopkin's Solo Project

Headless Human Clones

HHC (L-R): Paolo Weatherbee, Dave Hopkins, DJ Sarapina, Don Viramontes

Named after the latest advances in genetic engineering, the ever evolving rock group Headless Human Clones (HHC) formed one steamy summer night in a southeast Portland basement. Evidence examined to date indicates that a spontaneous chemical reaction occurred when two high school chums from New Jersey, songwriter Paolo Weatherbee and veteran blues guitarist Dave Hopkins, joined with West Coast drummer Mike Schmitt and the innovative genius of keyboardist Don Henson. The result was an exciting new rock combination which quickly escaped into the surrounding environment.

With edgy, sarcastic lyrics set to upbeat pop tempos, blending sounds from surf to techno, this infectious foursome promptly proceeded to clone fans throughout the Northwest, one obscure venue at a time. As their sound spread, a cult following developed and Headless Human Clones have now been heard world wide from Europe to Australia. Their debut CD, Get In Line (2001), as well as their single release Bushbaby (2003), received international praise, with several cuts breaking the charts on mp3's most popular downloads nationwide.

Since their original formation, headless Human Clones have divided, mutated, regenerated, and expanded their material. Now featuring David James Sarapina on percussion, trumpet and harmonica, and the multi-talented Don Viramontes on drums, Headless Human Clones will continue to threaten society with it's increasingly unique and adaptable sound and a message that remains as challenging and hyperbolic as ever.