Hairy Apes BMX is an Austin, Texas, USA-based band playing an eclectic mix of rock, jazz, Latin, afro-funk, hip-hop, and punk. They won the Austin Regional Poll at The 1st Annual Independent Music Awards. According to Dillon, the band's name refers to humans all being "just a bunch of hairy apes" and BMX stands for "butt-moving experience".
Current members Mike Dillon - vibraphone, percussion, vocals John Speice - drums, percussion J.J. Richards - bass, vocals E. Clarke Wyatt - keyboards
Past members Dave Abbruzzese (formerly of Pearl Jam) - drums, keyboards, production Zac Baird - keyboards, vocals
Discography Expatriape 1999 Out Demons 2000 Beautiful Seizure 2003
References Planet of the Apes, J.J. Hensley, The Pitch, August 3, 2000 Bio at JamBase
External links Hair Apes BMX MySpace