The Athens, GA. based super-group “95 lb. Lap Dog” is the result of the merger of “The Real CIA” (the Sickness and jonAthan parKer) and DJ Skorpion. Lap Dog is a mixture of three different elements, industrial music, improvised music, and film. Each of the three artists is an expert in their specific artistic fields. It should also be noted that the 95 lb. lapdog has grown to over 120lbs, but it just doesn't sound as cool. the Sickness (aka. Jeff Crouch) (1978) has been studying and performing music since 1980. He holds degrees from the University of Georgia (Music Education) and a Masters of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts (African-American Improvisational Music). He is best known for his trumpet work with the free jazz “SS Puft Quartet”, having released three albums on the “Solponticello Records” label as well as being on the 2002 AthFest compilation (Ghostmeat Records). The newest album Jeff lent his trumpet skills to is "Wiggly Biggly Toes" by henslee and kenslee, a childrens' record.DJ Skorpion (aka Peter Lawless) (1969) is considered the worlds’ leading scholar in Industrial Music. Skorpion is currently finishing his Ph.D in musicology and is writing a book on the development of Industrial Music. He has been an active performer in many fields of music, not just industrial. He has been performing as a trumpet player for over twenty-five years, playing in every imaginable setting. Skorpion has been recognized as the most popular DJ in Louisiana, spinning at many different clubs in New Orleans, Lafayette, Thibodaux, and Breaux Bridge. jonAthan parKer (1980) is also a CalArts alumnus. He studied film, but also participated in many improvised music settings, including the electronic improvisers “The Hammer Brothers”. He recently was awarded the “Mary Lincoln Baxter White Award” for his progressive achievement in film. jonAthan parKer has moved away from Athens, but still contributes artistically to works being produced by the group.