ØRD

The groundwork was laid in the summer of 1989, when Ralf Stuckenbrock and Thomas Knüpffer decided to make music together. They put their plan into action with Ralf’s then-roommate on drums. After a few detours and several lineup changes, a band called ['eks]turd was formed in 2002. Alongside Ralf and Thomas, Winfried Reers an Andreas Langen were also on board. They played several gigs and recorded two albums: 90 Dollar Chorus in 2005 and Wheezle in 2008. In 2015, Winni left the band for professional reasons. This leads to ØRD in its current lineup. ØRD is a classic rock trio featuring electric guitar, electric bass, drums, and vocals. The sound is direct, simple, and straightforward, without wild effects, complex gear, or elaborate setups. True to the motto, “A good song can even be played on a comb...” The band plays only what its members personally enjoy. Since the three members have diverse and wide-ranging musical tastes, they sometimes create style cocktails that are hard to categorize. Rock and rhythm, however, are always present. This often makes some songs sound catchy, with a little surprise usually built in.