Hans Platzgumer

Austrian-born singer/guitarist Hans Platzgumer first achieved notice in the early '90s, shortly after relocating to New York City with compatriot and longtime collaborator Frank Puempel (bass/vocals) and forming the psychedelic alt-rock act H.P. Zinker. Recorded with the aid of a drum machine, their debut EP, 1989's ...And There Was Light forged a highly eclectic sound, flirting with everything from folk to jazz to heavy metal, and also happened to be the first release ever by indie label Matador. Numerous lineup changes and a string of LPs followed, often garnering great prai...