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Blame It On…..: An Interview with Jer Herring (Dink)

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D ink were an alternative/industrial band from Kent, Ohio. Industrial sounding bands were springing up in all sort of obscure locations like Missouri (Gravity Kills) and Arizona (Machines of Loving Grace) but Dink were different. They had two singers and had more of a punk vibe in their approach and their sound. Listen to songs like “Never Go to Sleep Again,” “3 Big Bags” and their modest hit single “Green Mind.” The band were notable for about a year before internal struggles and label problems pulled the band apart circa 1997 but singer/guitarist Jer Herring sat down for an interview about the band’s history including the D.I.Y. documentary that was made about the band several years ago. Do yourself a favor and go on YouTube and listen to some Dink, because none of their catalogue is available digitally. Discography: Dink (Capitol, 1994) Blame it On Tito EP  (Capitol, 1996) Notable Songs : Green Mind, Angels, 3 Big Bags Pete Crigler: How did you become interested in music? Jer He