Celebrating their 40th Anniversary, 10,000 MANIACS has covered plenty of ground in its 40 years, from cult-stardom to international stardom, to their current status as a cornerstone alternative band. But the sound and spirit of 10,000 MANIACS remains consistent. The live shows embrace their entire catalogu3e, and the lineup is still anchored by four of the six original members. Keyboardist Dennis Drew, guitarist John Lombardo, and bassist Steven Gustafson co-founded the band in 1981. Durmmer Jerome Augustyniak joined in 1982, solidifying the rythm sections. And the two “new” members have long been part of the family: Mary Ramsey toured and recorded with the MANIACS as a viola player and backup singer beginning in 1991 before stepping into the front woman’s role 27 years ago.