moto
M.O.T.O. (Masters of the Obvious), an American garage punk band, was formed in
1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana, by Paul Caporino. The band's original lineup
included Mike Tomeny and Jeff Tomeny on guitars and vocals, Don Ward on drums,
and Caporino on guitar and vocals. Their early recordings appeared on several
7-inch EPs. Caporino began releasing cassette albums independently. The band's
notable release was the Hammeroid EP in 1988. M.O.T.O.'s lineup evolved over the
years, with Caporino as the sole consistent member. In 1993, they released the
Wee Beasties EP, and in 1996, they...
