Prof. Fuzz lead vocals/guitarist Mike Farmer performing at Division Brewing in Arlington, TX
Photo Credit: Benjamin Oliver Hicks
By: Juan R Govea
80’s punk rocker, UT Dallas Professor Mike Farmer attributes his early musical influences to the low-fi fuzzy sounds of his band, Prof. Fuzz 63.
As lead singer and lead vocalist for the band, Farmer states “The Fuzz’s” sound is like Leonard Cohen fronting for The Cramps with a singer songwriter like punk genre.
With the bands 3rd Anniversary this Halloween, “The Fuzz” started with various musicians in the band but has now emerged somewhat like a punk rock Partridge Family.
The group currently consists of, “The Fuzz,” Mike Farmer as lead vocals/guitar, Maren Farmer on organ and Brooks Farmer (son of Mike and Maren) on Drums.
The Prof. Fuzz 63 first album was released in January of 2016, titled Chinese Folks Songs recorded at Cloundland studios in Fort Worth.
The Prof. along with schoolteacher Maren Farmer have released 2 full-length albums and an EP since the band has emerged. While Brooks Farmer has recently been added to The Prof. Fuzz 63 as drummer, the band seems to be making a good heads way.
You can catch the Prof. Fuzz 63 at Arlington’s Division Brewing the 28th of October
The Prof. Fuzz: Mike Farmer, Brooks Farmer (drums) Maren Farmer (organ/keyboard)performing at Division Brewing in Arlington, TX Photo Credit: Benjamin Oliver Hicks
FIVE QUESTIONS FOR THE PROF. FUZZ
Favorite big name musician?
The Fuzz: Tom Waits.
Favorite local band?
The Fuzz: Way too many to zero in on. I honestly like all local band.
Last non radio song you listened to:
The Fuzz: Sister Ray, by Velvet Underground.
Last show you went to?
The Fuzz: Low, at The Kessler.
Last big concert you attended?
The Fuzz: The Kinks or Greatful dead 1989, I don’t think I’ve been to a big sow since.
First big concert you attended?
The Fuzz: Heart , 1979 in Houston.
Maren Farmer and The Prof. Fuzz performing at Division Brewing in Arlington, TX
Photo Credit: Benjamin Oliver Hicks
Did The Fuzz get a haircut and shave?
lol, yes he did, but we left that part out.
A couple of minor corrections to an otherwise embarrassingly flattering article:
Paragraph 2: CHANGE “Leonard Cohen fronting for the Velvet Underground” to “Leonard Cohen fronting The Cramps”
Paragraph 5: Chinese Folk Songs was recorded in October 2015 and released in January 2016
Paragraph 6: We have released two full-length albums and one EP.
Thanks again for the love!
Ok thanks! Got it corrected!