Death Grip Clothing Endorsed Band- Bonz
Stuck Mojo trail blazed the rap-rock genre by melding their heavy metal-bred Southern heritage with a frontman (Bonz)who bled hip-hop. Formed in 1989 by guitarist Rich Ward, Stuck Mojo set out to experiment with this genre-blending musical hybrid, inspired by bands such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Faith No More, Run DMC and Black Sabbath. They quickly acquired a regional reputation as a band who would beat you down, call you names, and help you back up for some more.
When Stuck Mojo’s first release, “Snappin’ Necks,” appeared in the mid-90′s they were something of a phenomenon to some and a question mark to others. Daring to be different in a non-socially acceptable way, they challenged the system musically and broke down barriers.
For years the band had been building a loyal fan base in rock clubs all across America, but their first big tour came in October of 95 when they were asked to join Machine Head as their opening act on a ten-week stint of North America. That was followed by the band’s first European tour, an eleven week run hitting Germany, France, Italy, England, Austria, Denmark, Poland, Belgium and the Czech Republic. On the last show of the tour, STUCK MOJO performed on the main stage at the prestigious Dynamo Festival in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Having just been named the year’s best live band by MTV Europe, many rock journalists covering the event noted that STUCK MOJO was the highlight of the show.
The band would go on to tour with Pantera, Testament, Life Of Agony, Type O Negative, The 24/7 Spyz, Sevendust and Clutch. STUCK MOJO became Century Media’s biggest selling act in America and would remain so until 2004. Bonz Is on 7 Century media releases Snappin necks Violated pigwalk Rising Hvy1 Declaration of a Headhunter Violate this
In 2001 Bonz would leave Stuck Mojo. He started a new band called 420 monks he toured the states. featuring former STUCK MOJO frontman Bonz, ex-CHUM (Puerto Rico) drummer Carlos Torres, guitarist John B.(RIP), and former PUBLIC ENEMY touring DJ DJ Lord
They self Released a 6 song demo. Had 3 labels offer them deals but Bonz Never felt like it was Right.
2003 Bonz formed Dead Gospel. Band was short lived Recording 3 song demo. Bonz was asked back into stuck mojo in 2004.
2004 to 2006 Bonz records southern born killers(Stuck Mojo) ep 4 songs and full tour of eastern US and then off to England. At the end of the tour Rich and Bonz go there seperate ways again.
2007 Bonz forms cornbread mafia: The band records 4 song demo tours till 2008
2009 Bonz and drummer Kennie Poole(cornbread mafia) join Bobby Burns(primer55/soulfly) Curt Taylor Matty Time and form killer in the workplace.
2010 the tour the US. playing with Primmer 55, Chimera. The band records and self releases 10 new songs.
2011 Bonz forms new band . Members below.
2011 Sept. 5th New songs Dangerous and Rize Up
2011 Oct. 4th New Demo’s Take it Personal and 30 Seconds to Swat
