Severe Tire Damage (band)

Severe Tire Damage was an American rock and roll "garage" band from Palo Alto, California, United States.

[1][2] On June 24, 1993, the band was playing a gig at Xerox PARC while elsewhere in the building, scientists were discussing new technology (the MBone) for broadcasting on the Internet using livestreaming (known as multicasting at the time).

Before their broadcast, Severe Tire Damage returned to the Internet, this time becoming the "opening act" for the Stones.

"[3] The Rolling Stones told The New York Times: "the surprise opening act by Severe Tire Damage was a good reminder of the democratic nature of the Internet.

For a brief time afterward Silicon Valley drummer Joel Jewitt practiced with the band and played some local gigs.