English garage/psychedelic rock band, formed in 1985 in High Wycombe. They were part of the early alternative rock scene, releasing two full-length albums and an EP from 1989-1990 before taking an enforced hiatus due to their drummer breaking his back in a car accident while they were on tour in the US. They later regrouped and released a couple more records but never achieved the mainstream success they seemed on the verge of reaching as their similar-sounding contemporaries The Black Crowes did. Their music was mostly influenced by late-60s bands like The Stooges, MC5, The Doors, early Led Zeppelin and Pink Fairies. They remain a largely-forgotten precursor to the stoner rock of today.
Thee Hypnotics disbanded in 1998 but they made a comeback in 2018 and released a box set "Righteously Re-Charged" consisting of all of their studio albums.
Current members:
Jim Jones (Vocals)
Ray Hanson (Guitar)
Phil Smith (Drums 1990-1998, 2018-)
Jeremy Cottingham (Bass, 1997-1998, 2018-)
Previous members:
Mark Thompson (Drums 1985-1989)
Adam Sharam (Bass, 1985-1986)
Chris Dennis (Bass 1986-1988)
Will Pepper (Bass, 1988-1992, 1993-1994)
Robert Zyn (Rhythm Guitar 1991-1992)
Craig Pike (Bass, 1992-1993)
Dave Danvers (Bass, 1995-1996)