The Amps

The Amps were a band formed by Kim Deal in 1995 after The Breeders went on hiatus. They first began touring as "Tammy and the Amps" but it was later shortened to "The Amps." Their album Pacer was released on Halloween of 1995. They continued to tour until the summer of 1996, when Kim called off a series of shows and festivals to get back together with the Breeders.

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• Kim Deal: Vocals, Guitars
• Jim Macpherson: Drums
• Luis Lerma: Bass
• Nathan Farley: Guitars

Kim Deal: Kim Deal (born June 10, 1961) is an American musician....

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