The Cyclones were a rock and roll band that helped pioneer the new wave music scene that erupted in the New York City area during the late 70s, early 80s.
After a few transitions on bass guitar (including Mitch Easter of Let's Active), the band's stable lineup was complete in late 79/ early 1980 with the addition of Marc Seligman.
[4][5][6] They were also known to perform regularly at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ, CBGBs in NYC and spot appearances at Danceteria,[7] The Peppermint Lounge and The Ritz.
during their appearance at the famed 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia Comrades of their scene included The Fleshtones, The dBs, The Bongos, and the Individuals.
Fans included well respected rock critic Jim DeRogatis[12] as well as Ira Kaplan[13][14] and Georgia Hubley who were brewing Yo La Tengo up at the time.