Ben Weasel - Musical Career

Musical Career

When Foster returned to Illinois, he got a job at a local movie theater, and formed the band Screeching Weasel with co-worker John Pierson.

After an initial break-up in 1989, Screeching Weasel broke up for a second time in 1994. Following the second breakup, Foster formed a new band, The Riverdales, with Dan Vapid, and Dan Panic.

In the early 1990s, Foster founded The Gore Gore Girls (unrelated to the later band of the same name) with John Pierson, Glynis Johnson (also of Red Red Meat) and Russ Forester (founder of Underdog Records). The Gore Gore Girls lasted only three shows and made an appearance on a compilation EP, Mouthful of Monkey Bile (1992). He also played 2nd guitar in The Vindictives, to be replaced by Billy Blastoff. Foster appeared on the first 4 EPs released by the band.

Foster reunited with Screeching Weasel again in 1996. The band lasted until 2001 before breaking up again. On March 27, 2009, Foster announced he was reforming Screeching Weasel. He and Danny Vapid were the only returning members.

Foster has also done work as a solo artist. In 2002, he released his first solo album, Fidatevi. His second album, These Ones Are Bitter, was released in June 2007.

Foster also ran his own Chicago-based record label, Panic Button Records, which he started in 1997 with Pierson. The label was later purchased by Lookout! Records.

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