Powerman 5000 biography

Powerman 5000 lead singer brother

For the Record …. Against all odds this band sold millions of major label units before releasing their own independent label recordings. By definition, Powerman PM5K is a concept as cryptic as its name. The Powerman image, replete with jaded superhero costumes, is strategically devised not only to induce curiosity but also to produce a well-orchestrated show.

The visuals are not a gimmick, according to the band members, but rather pieces of a persona that tie together into a cohesive act. Nothing in a PM5K performance is a random occurrence; no noise is accidental, no chaos exists in the mind of the creators. Although the Powerman paradigm leaves many skeptical, three singles from the Stars album charted with ease, and the album was certified platinum within a year of its release.

Indeed, according to Mark Brown in Rocky Mountain News, the album was an artistic breakthrough — for the genre as well as the band. Some observers challenge the Powerman phenomenon because it yanks at the intellect, posing a quandary that demands an explanation; others wonder only where such musicians are spawned. For founding band member Spider Cummings, the question seems more complex than the answer.

Interestingly the Cummings siblings boast a middle-class upbringing that was perfectly staid, even dreary in its normalcy.