Real name: Michael Ake

Effective period / Period of releases: 1988 - 1989

Members: Derek Greene, Keith Spike, Michael Ake, Janet Ake

The Grinning Plowman (1987 - 1994) were a post-punk/goth/alternative/retro-futurist performance arts collective from Nashville, Tennessee. They released three albums and toured the U.S. and Europe over the course of their existence. For 20+ years, Spat Records, Amazon, Orchard Enterprises, Spotify, et al have either sold this music, or have gained advertising revenue while posting this music without permission, and without compensating the copyright holder of this music.

I am the sole copyright owner of ALL media related to The Grinning Plowman and offer ALL their music (copied from original DAT files) FREE of charge, to anyone who wants (link below).

Note: Former band members include: Michael Ake (guitar, vocals, composition, lyrics, stage production, synths, programming); Derek Green (drums, percussion); Janet Ake (bass); Keith "Spike" Barton (guitar); Mark Metcalf (guitars), Heath Willis (guitar), Bill Russell (guitar), Garrett Tucker (guitar), Jason Davidson (air drums).

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