STIGMA

STIGMA, n.
1. A brand; a mark made with a burning iron.
2. Any mark of infamy; any reproachful conduct which stains the purity or darkens the luster of reputation.
Welcome to the STIGMA myspace page. We hail from southwest Detroit, STIGMA started as a duo (John on vocals and guitar and Donny on drums) called CR8. We only had a three piece drum set and a guitar. Next was the addition of Phil on bass which got us heading in the right direction. With some equipment upgrades we were on our way. Then we met MrMike, a Detroit lead guitar player who added the sound we were searching for. Six days later we did our first show. This is when the name was then changed to STIGMA. The last piece added was J.Reid a local rapper and long time friend of Johns. Now the band is complete, Some of the clubs we've played at are Sidelines, Smalls, The Painted Lady, Paychecks, the I-ROCK, New Way Bar, and Harpos. We've only been together a little over a year as a complete band, and we feel were heading in the right direction.