Flotsam and Jetsam came into view in 1986 with their Metal
Blade album, "Doomsday for the Deceiver," and have been up and down in the music business ever since. Soon after the release of "Deceiver" bassist and lyricist Jason Newsted got the Metallica bass gig, which, is ironically, how a whole lot of people first came to know about Flotsam. This led to a deal with Elektra, the release of "No Place for Disgrace" and, shortly thereafter, their departure from Elektra. Their next home was MCA, who put out "When the Storm Comes Down" (which hit the billboard charts) and now, "Cuatro,".
Flotsam and Jetsam Personnell Past and Present
Edward Carlson - Guitar (1983-Present)
Michael Gilbert - Guitar (1985-1997)
Troy Gregory - Bass Guitar (1987-1991)
Erik Knutson - Lead Vocals (1983-Present)
Craig Neilsen - Drums (1997-Present)
Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar (1983-1986)
Phil Rind - Bass Guitar (1986 Briefly)
Mark T. Simpson - Guitar (1997-1999)
Kelly David Smith - Drums (1983-1997)
Mike Spencer - Bass Guitar (1987 Briefly)
Jason Ward - Bass Guitar (1991-Present)