Previous members include Terry Bratsch (rhythm guitar) and Jack Stringham (drums, percussion).
In 1998, guitarist Jimmy Paulson, formerly of The Lemons, and vocalist Johnny Reidt (often credited as the one-named Johnny) formed New American Shame in Seattle, Washington,[1] adding guitarist Terry Bratsch, bassist Kelly Wheeler and drummer Jack Stringham to complete the band's lineup.
Drawing influences from the likes of Aerosmith, Black Sabbath[1] and Jimi Hendrix,[1] the band built a fan base with "powerful live performances.
[1] Atlantic re-released the band's debut album with minor track adjustments and additional drums by Reading.
In 2010, New American Shame reunited,[4] with Bratsch replaced by Supersuckers guitarist Marty Chandler,[4] playing their first show in over nine years on November 7 at Hell's Kitchen in Tacoma, Washington.