HISTORY OF THE PSYCHOHOLICS
A Comprehensive historic documentation of the Psychoholics,
past and present.
PART II
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Well, the boys had now evolved from Psychic Underwear into full-fledged Psychoholics. Wes Ritchie soon had to move to Houston, so now they had to search for a new lead guitar player. In 1992, Eric Kreush of Mad Apple suggested Alvin Khoury, a friend and former bandmate of his. They brought him over to audition, and Alvin seemed to learn the songs before they were even done showing them to him. Alvin's attitude and energy fit the band perfectly.

The boys were soon gigging around San Antonio and began making a name for Themselves. A year or so later, Vince Pretter was replaced on drums by longtime Psychoholics friend Rick Lewis. Rick's heavy-handed drumming style and Rush influence somehow complemented the band's sound.



Personal and musical differences and miscommunication led to founding member Charlie George to leave the band in 1994. Although he was no longer in the regular lineup, Charlie continued to make numerous guest appearances and contribute songs. He was replaced by another longtime Psychoholics friend, Doug Nelson. The band continued to make a name for themselves with their high-energy performances and bizarre stage antics and costumes. Sneakers and Rock Island were two venues to host many Psycho shows.


Shortly after Charlie left, Rick Lewis moved to San Francisco. He was replaced by numerous other drummers starting with Kelly Kiser. Former Spank drummer Justin Case (Robbins) and Josh had the longest stints on skins, before the band ultimately acquired Shane Self.

Shane was yet another long time friend who had been in the band Toxic Shock with Charlie George in their mid teens. Shane took over percussion duties during the recording of the first Psychoholics CD the city that never sleeps. In addition to Mrak, Khoury and Nelson, several drummers appear on the recording along with longtime roadie Todd Quaglia, Christian King and Charlie George.

Not long after the release of the CD, it was decided that the band could benefit from the addition of a second lead player. Former Trap guitarist Artie Hickman was added to the fold. This incarnation of the band continued the Psychoholics reputation and standard of excellence adding many shows at heavy metal sanctuary Medieval Knights.




In Early 1998 the unthinkable happened. Artie Hickman, Alvin Khoury, Doug Nelson and Shane Self left the band to form Dynamo Humm with future Psychoholic keyboardist Steve Cohen and vocalist/guitarist Rino Gonzales.

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