A band made up entirely of writers. The term 'Rock Bottom Remainders' is a publishing term that refers to unsold books. The band started as an idea to raise money for charitable causes at the 1992 American Booksellers Association in Anaheim. The concept stuck. The players have changed over the years, but Dave Barry, Stephen King, and Amy Tan remain members. The Remainders have included:
- Dave Barry: lead guitar, vocals
- Tad Bartimus: Remainderette
- Michael Dorris: percussion
- Robert Fulghum: mandocello, vocals
- Kathi Kamen Goldmark: Remainderette
- Matt Groening: Critics Chorus
- Josh Kelly: drums
- Stephen King: rhythm guitar, vocals
- Barbara Kingsolver: keyboards, vocals
- Al Kooper: musical director, guitar, keyboards, vocals
- Greil Marcus: Critics Chorus
- Dave Marsh: Critics Chorus
- Ridley Pearson: bass guitar, vocals
- Jerry Peterson: saxophone
- Joel Selvin: Critics Chorus
- Amy Tan: Piano, remainderette
- Jimmy Vivino: keyboards, vocals
In Dave Barry's words: "We play music like
Metallica writes novels."