Guide Note:
The Mekons are a rock band originally from Leeds, England. While their first incarnation was as a punk band, their music has incorporated reggae, folk, rock and country influences over the years. The band is as infamous for their reactionary political leanings as for their longevity and eclecticism.
Fast Facts:
- Latest album: The Natural (2007)
- First album: The Quality of Mercy Is Not Strnen (1978)
- Currently based in Chicago, IL
- Members have also performed in the bands The Three Johns, The Waco Brothers and The Pine Valley Cosmonauts