Band evolved from OHO, and the Dark Side. The name Food for Worms was taken from a graveyard speech in “Hamlet.” Members Jay Graboski (guitars / synthesizer), Mark O’Connor (synthesizer), Ed ‘Gyro’ Barker (lead vocals), Mike Kearney (bass), Dave Reeve (percussion), and Paul Rieger (bass ex-Klangfaarb, LSE).
In 1981 the band cut a single titled “I Don’t Wanna President” (about John Hinckley) b/w “Another Crack in The Jaw” (Balto Weird 1002).
An album by the band titled “The Ultimate Diet” consisted of recordings from 1981-84. Their song “It Needs a Haircut” is included on the 1982 “98 Rock Vol. II” LP. Their 1981 song “1st Grade” was included on the 2003 comp The Best of Baltimore’s Buried Vol II.
Kearney later with passionfix…
Also see – OHO – Outrageous – Dark Side – Gohog Revue
1981 Balto Weird 1002 I Don’t Wanna President / Another Crack in The Jaw
2001(CD) Yodelin’ Pig The Ultimate Diet
