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Rake

Rake, an experimental rock group formed in 1989 in Fairfax, Virginia, was founded by Jim Ayre (a.k.a. Vinnie Van Go‑Go), Bill Kellum, and Carl Moller (a.k.a. C‑Man), who collectively explored noise and improvisational textures on electric guitar, bass, and drums. Their first single, "Cow Song", issued in 1989, introduced the band’s abrasive, shouted vocal style, followed by the EP Motorcycle Shoes in 1990, which showcased early tape‑loop experimentation. In 1994, the LP Rake Is My Co‑Pilot appeared on VHF Records, featuring a free‑jazz‑influenced side that expanded the group’s so...