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Franché Coma on Misfits Regrets
Franché Coma admits leaving the Misfits was a mistake, regretting his decision to quit the band he helped create.
In brief
Franché Coma admits leaving the Misfits was a mistake, regretting his decision to quit the band he helped create. Franché Coma regrets leaving the Misfits, acknowledging his decision to quit the band was wrong despite no animosity. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Franché Coma's Misfits Past
Franché Coma was the original guitarist for the Misfits, recording one of punk's great lost works, Static Age, before leaving the band in 1978.
Static Age Release History
Static Age was recorded in 20 hours across 17 songs and released in 1996 after years of being unavailable.
Glenn Danzig's Role
Glenn Danzig wrote the songs for the Misfits and had natural chemistry with Franché Coma, who joined the band through Jerry Only.
Financial Constraints
The Misfits played gigs for $50 to $100, using earnings for recording or cover costs without taking a nickel.
Gear and Sound
Franché Coma used an Ampeg V4 head, 42-inch V2 cabinet, and Electro-Harmonix Big Muff to create the Misfits' signature sound.
Label Struggles
The Misfits' label, Blank Records, faced rejection from Mercury Records, who thought punk was too underground for mainstream success.
Why Franché Coma Left
Franché Coma joined Active Ingredients after leaving the Misfits, believing it would be more successful than staying with the band.
Regret and Legacy
Franché Coma regrets leaving the Misfits, acknowledging his decision was wrong despite no animosity with the band members.
Doyle's Impact
Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein joined the Misfits after Franché Coma left, becoming the band's defining image and stage presence.
Static Age's Legacy
Static Age is now considered a defining work in punk history, though Franché Coma wishes he had recorded more songs with the band.
The essence
Franché Coma regrets leaving the Misfits, acknowledging his decision to quit the band was wrong despite no animosity.
