Green Jellÿ (pronounced "green jello") is a Grammy-nominated comedy rock group. Originally named Green Jellö, the band changed its name due to legal pressure from the owners of the Jell-O trademark, Kraft Foods, who claimed that it was an infringement of their trademark. Despite the spelling difference, the new name and the old are pronounced identically.
Early Career (1981–1984)
The group was soon banned from local Buffalo, New York music club McVans for an act that included smashing televisions on stage with a sledgehammer.
"Let It Be" (1984–1987)
In 1984 Green Jellö released Let It Be, an 8 song 7-inch 45 EP, on their own label, American Jello Parti Productions, Inc. The cover artwork (designed by Manspeaker) was a parody of The Beatles' Let It Be album cover.
Road to success (1987–1991)
After the local success in Buffalo, many of the members relocated to Hollywood, CA. In 1987, while working at Tower Records on Sunset Blvd, they reformed the band, and quickly became a fixture in the Hollywood underground scene.
"Cereal Killer" (1991–1993)
In 1991, the band approached BMG subsidiary label Zoo Entertainment, and claiming they were the "World's First Video Only Band," offered to make the entire project (all music, videos, artwork, etc.) entirely on their own for the unheard-of sum of $50,000. Zoo signed them on the spot.
2010 Parental Advisory Tour
On March 25, 2010 Green Jelly will embark on the Parental Advisory Tour with headliners Nashville Pussy and the cult comedy metal band Psychostick. The tour ends in Phoenix, AZ on May 30, 2010. On June 26th, 2010 Green Jelly will play the "American Skate Fest" in Rutland, Ohio with headliners Gwar. Then the band will play four shows on the Vans Warped Tour on the Old School stage.
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