Hot Snakes were an American rock band led by Rick Froberg and John Reis, formed in 1999 in San Diego, California. Reis and Froberg had previously performed together in Pitchfork and Drive Like Jehu, after which Reis found international success with Rocket from the Crypt. Hot Snakes disbanded in 2005, but reunited in 2011.
Left to right: Froberg, Wood, Kourkounis, and Reis in 2011
Hot Snakes in Philadelphia in 2005: Froberg (center) and Wood (right)
Left to right: Froberg, Wood, Rubalcaba, and Reis in 2011
Eric Gerald Farr was an American musician and visual artist. In his musical career he was the singer and guitarist for the San Diego-area bands Pitchfork, Drive Like Jehu, and Hot Snakes, performing alongside fellow San Diego musician John Reis. Froberg also played with the Last of the Juanitas, Thingy, Obits, and Crash Worship.
Froberg performing with the Hot Snakes on October 7, 2005, in Philadelphia.