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Swamp Thing’s Legacy Lives On | Milwaukee News
Once a Madison underground rock force, Swamp Thing’s legacy lives on through their trailblazing members—guitarist Bob Appel and manager Michael Dorf, who co-founded the legendary Knitting Factory in NYC, and bassist Mike Kashou, who later played on Garbage’s debut. Born from childhood friendships, the band toured relentlessly, earned college radio spins, and even charted on CMJ—before calling it quits mid-album due to burnout. Ironically, a year after breaking up, they got a glowing People Magazine review. Their impact? A vibrant cultural hub that hosted Sun Ra, Sonic Youth, and more, forever…
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