The Muggs is an American blues rock band from Detroit, Michigan. Formed in 2000 by guitarist Danny Methric and bassist Tony DeNardo, the ensemble also consists of drummer Todd Glass. The group has received multiple Detroit Music Awards for Outstanding Rock Artist/Group. Following its formation, the group released its debut recording, a demo EP, in 2000. In 2001, DeNardo became temporarily inactive following a stroke but resumed performing with the band in 2004 using a Fender Rhodes keyboard bass. After signing with Times Beach Records, the ensemble released its eponymous debut studio album, The Muggs, in 2005. Their recording history featured the studio album On With the Show (2008), which received a score of 8/10 from the publication Classic Rock Magazine. That same year, the group issued the single “Bite of the Weredog”. The ensemble subsequently issued the studio recording Born Ugly (2011) and the live album Full Tilt: Live at Cadieux Cafe (2013). Their later recording history included the studio albums Straight Up Boogaloo (2015) and Slave to Sound - Volume 5 (2020).
