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After releasing two EP records on their own Blotto Records, they heard the siren song of the music video revolution early. They produced a video for their song "I Wanna Be A Lifeguard", working with video production students at University At Albany, The State University Of New York . The video was played often during the early days of MTV due to its catchy tune and humorous appeal. This exposure lead to their album Combo Akimbo , which was released with assistance from Peter Pan Records, and a "Video 45" on VHS from Sony with three videos of their songs. Blotto worked with famed producer Bob Clearmountain on one of the songs on their album.

The group eventually broke up, with the members pursuing more profitable interests, but they still reunite occasionally for concerts in their home area of Albany. "Cheese Blotto" passed away in 2000. The group's material was issued posthumously on compact disc, including one CD of previously unissued material.


MEMBERS

The members of the classic line-up were:
  • Broadway Blotto (guitar, vocals)

  • Sergeant Blotto (vocals, percussion)

  • Bowtie Blotto (guitar, vocals)

  • Cheese Blotto (bass guitar)

  • Lee Harvey Blotto (drums)



Other members

  • Chevrolet Blotto (keyboards)

  • Blanche Blotto (vocals)

  • Clyde Blotto (bass; 2000 - present)

  • Hammerhead Blotto (keyboards; 2000 - present)



DISCOGRAPHY

  • ''Hello, My Name is Blotto, What's Yours'' (EP, Blotto Records)(1980)

  • ''Across and Down'' (EP, Blotto Records)(1981)

  • ''I Wanna Be A Lifeguard'' (Single, Blotto Records)(1981)

  • ''Combo Akimbo'' (LP, Blotto Records)(1983)

  • ''Blotto'' (compilation) (LP, Attic Records of Canada)(1984)

  • ''I Wanna Be A Lifeguard'' (PVC Records)(1988)

  • ''Collected Works''--- (CD, One Way Records)(1992)

  • ''Then More Than Ever'' (CD, One Way Records) (1999)(previously unreleased tracks)

  • ''Metalhead'' (Sony Video 45, VHS)(1982)


The group also had a cover of Lou Christie 's ''Lightning Strikes'' which appeared on the compilation LP "Hudson Rock". ''Metalhead'' appeared on the compilation LP "Metal For Breakfast".


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