The Electra is an underground rock group from the Bay Area California. Formed in 1985 by Brian Nixon and Jeff Carlson (a.k.a Jeff Jank) , and later joined by Chris Manak (a.k.a. Peanut Butter Wolf). The Electra influenced several musical artists , especially through the ongoing musical production of the various members of the group . The music consisted of alternative, punk, hip-hop, and avant-garde influences.
The Electra put out one major release, USAmerica, with Epithet/Americanon Records.
The original members formed other successful musical groups and entities: Stones Throw Records and Widow’s Mite.
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