Their stage show employed a range of props and costumes such as bales of hay, stuffed roosters, rubber trout, wooden barrels and wads of self printed "country cash" which was tossed to the crowd to mock the Federal Reserve which they insisted would usher the demise of the dollar. The band was only in existence for six months, but they are noteworthy for their ever-changing lineup of musicians and performers who went on to have a dramatic impact on the Seattle music scene including Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Jonathan Poneman, founder of Sub Pop Records, and Ben McMillan, lead singer for Skin Yard and Gruntruck. History 
The CDC Boys were the first design and musical collaboration between Dean Wartti and George Hackett, and are widely seen as the precursor to the Non-Impressionist Movement. Wartti had a background in theatrical performance and design. He also managed and booked talent for the Ditto Tavern in Belltown which filled a void in the local music scene by providing a venue for folk, punk, art rock, and emerging grunge bands from the Northwest. Thus, he was in a perfect position to find musicians for the band and create their prophetic vision. Hackett was an accomplished guitarist who shared Wartti's interest in cultural satire, diverse musical tastes and politics. Dean wrote the lyrics and led the band onstage. Together they assembled the props, including a weekly trip to a farm on Orrilla Road in Seattle where they purchased hay for their performances, and the graphic design. The cast of band members were found within the rotating roster of Ditto performers.
Their stage show employed a range of props and costumes such as bales of hay, stuffed roosters, rubber trout, wooden barrels and wads of self printed "country cash" which was tossed to the crowd to mock the Federal Reserve which they insisted would usher the demise of the dollar. The band was only in existence for six months, but they are noteworthy for their ever-changing lineup of musicians and performers who went on to have a dramatic impact on the Seattle music scene including Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Jonathan Poneman, founder of Sub Pop Records, and Ben McMillan, lead singer for Skin Yard and Gruntruck. History 
The CDC People were the first design and musical collaboration between Diana Wartti and George Hackett, and are widely seen as the precursor to the Non-Impressionist Movement. Wartti had a background in theatrical performance and design. She also managed and booked talent for the Ditto Tavern in Belltown which filled a void in the local music scene by providing a venue for folk, punk, art rock, and emerging grunge bands from the Northwest. Thus, she was in a perfect position to find musicians for the band and create their prophetic vision. Hackett was an accomplished guitarist who shared Wartti's interest in cultural satire, diverse musical tastes and politics. Diana wrote the lyrics and led the band onstage. Together they assembled the props, including a weekly trip to a farm on Orrilla Road in Seattle where they purchased hay for their performances, and the graphic design. The cast of band members were found within the rotating roster of Ditto performers.