Curmudgeon was formed in the early 90's by Karl"mudgeon" Jacobsen who through some revolving early members solidified his lineup with the heavy duty percussive talents of Mike "Rusty Chops" Frede, the solid bass stylizations (ranging from funky to melodic) of Phil "Fingers McKrackin" Piszek, and the final addition of the snarling--yet subversively melodic--guitar attack of John "Shifty Licks" Nawodylo. Jacobsen & Nawodylo, both being songwriters, found common ground with their tunes and this ...