King Kong

The rock band King Kong was formed in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1988 by Ethan Buckler, the original bass player in Slint. The first 7" was recorded with Brian McMahan, David Pajo, and Britt Walford. The later live lineup was Buckler (guitar and vocals), Darren Rappa (bass), and Rich Schuler (drums). Rappa left after Old Man On The Bridge and Schuler left after Funny Farm. The core trio for many years was made up of Buckler, Willie MacLean (bass), and Ray Rizzo (drums). Over the course of its existence, King Kong has also included Suki Anderson (vocals), Amy George i.e. Amy Greenwood i.e. Amy Partin Ritchie (vocals), Todd Hildreth (keyboards), Andy Hurt (percussion), David Pajo (drums), Peter Townsend (drums), etc.
Current lineup:
Ethan Buckler – vocals (1988–1998, 2000–present), bass (1988–1989, 1992–1995), guitar (1988–1998, 2000–present), keyboards (1992–1993, 2000–?), electronics (2014–2018)
Willy MacLean – bass (1995–1998, 2000–present), backing vocals (2007)
Eric Baldwin - drums (2013–present)
Former members:
David Pajo – drums (1988–1989, 1994–1995), guitar (1988–1989, 1994) (guest congas in 1991)
Britt Walford – drums, backing vocals (1988–1989), keyboards (1992–1993)
Brian McMahan – guitar, backing vocals (1988–1989)
Darren Rappa – bass, backing vocals (1989–1992)
Richard Schuler – drums (1989–1994), percussion, backing vocals (1992–1994)
Amy Ritchie (formerly Amy Partin Ritchie, Amy Partin, Amy Greenwood, Amy George (maiden name)) – vocals, acking vocals (1992–1998, 2000–2024)
Brett Holsclaw – bass (1993)
David Grubbs – guitar (1993)
Todd Hildreth – organ, keytar (1994–1998, ?–2025)
Ray Rizzo – drums, backing vocals (1996–1998, 2000–?)
Peter Townsend – drums, percussion, backing vocals (~2007–?)
Suki Anderson – vocals (?–?)
Andy Hurt – percussion (?–?)
Brian Hubbard – bass (?–?)