They embarked on a series of gigs meant to benefit friends dying of AIDS, and were noticed and signed to a record deal.
They went on to record 3 studio albums (Music to Remember Him By, The Dope, the Lies, the Vaseline and Abnormals Anonymous) and multiple EPs and compilations.
After having been based in LA for a few years, they relocated to New York City in 1994 and played the NYC & East Coast circuit frequently.
Various incarnations of the band have included Jim Sclavunos (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds & Grinderman), Paul Wallfisch (Little Annie, Botanica and Swans), Brian Emrich (Foetus), Kristian Hoffman (Mumps, Swinging Madisons), Mary Mullen, Joe Berardi, Keith Mitchell, Bill Bronson and Jack Martin.
Singer Mark Eitzel from American Music Club was featured in duets with Norvell on 1998's Abnormals Anonymous.