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Merle Allin
Allin in 2008
Background information
Birth name	Merle Colby Allin Jr.
Born	(1955-04-09) April 9, 1955 (age 69) Lancaster, New Hampshire, U.S.
Genres	Punk rock
Occupation	Musician
Years active	1974–present
Labels	Homestead Alive/BOMP!
Website	ggallin.com

Merle Colby Allin Jr. (born April 9, 1955) is an American bass guitarist. He is the elder brother of the late punk rock vocalist GG Allin.

Allin played electric bass for three groups that featured GG Allin: Malpractice, The AIDS Brigade and the third version of The Murder Junkies; he currently continues the latter, his brother's final backing band, with original drummer Donald ("Dino Sex") Sachs, and several younger members.

Allin is featured extensively in the documentary film Hated: GG Allin and the Murder Junkies, by filmmaker Todd Phillips.

Allin was also bass player in late 70s Boston punk group Thrills (a.k.a. City Thrills), who released several singles and were the subject of a later CD discography. He subsequently joined the band Cheater Slicks, and played bass guitar on their debut album On Your Knees.

Allin also appears in the full-length Allin family documentary GG Allin: All in the Family (2018), directed by Sami Saif.

Outside of his work as a musician, Allin is a noted collector of serial killer memorabilia and was featured in three installments of Soft White Underbelly.

References

1. "Punk Rock Musician interview-Merle Allin". Youtube. March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
2. Steve Huey. "G.G. Allin". allmusic.
3. Greg Prato. "The Murder Junkies". allmusic.
4. Phillips, Todd (January 1, 2000), Hated: GG Allin & the Murder Junkies, retrieved July 14, 2016
5. "Merle Allin". allmusic.
6. "Thrills (2) - N.A.F.I.T.C. Original Boston Punk, 1977-1981". Discogs. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
7. "Serial Killer Memorabilia Collectors-Merle and Steve". YouTube. February 16, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
8. "Punk Rock Musician interview-Merle Allin". YouTube. March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.

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