The VuDudes

The VuDudes are some of the most respected musicians in the Seattle metro area.  The group was originally formed in January of 1997 as a splinter group of the well known local band Fat Cat.  The VuDudes were a vehicle for singer songwriter Pat Gossan to pursue writing original material while still allowing him to perform with Fat Cat.  With the passing of Fat Cat lead singer Bear Barrus in December 2004 and guitarist Hans Ipsen in January 2008, Fat Cat has discontinued to perform so Pat Gossan and the remaining Fat Cat members have devoted themselves to the VuDudes.  The VuDudes have completed recording their first CD and hope to release the CD before the end of 2024.

Current members:

Pat Gossan - Keyboards and Vocals

Dan Newton - Guitar and Vocals

Major Darst - Bass and Vocals

James Busch - Drums and Vocals