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The Effigies

2025-11-10T21:56:57Z

Patrick: /* Releases */

'''The Effigies''' are one of Chicago's oldest and longest-running punk bands. The band formed in early [[1980]] and consistently played and recorded throughout the 1980s.

In [[2004]], The Effigies returned with 3 of the 4 original members. They released their first album in over 20 years in [[2007]]. In 2010, it was announced that original line-up was to play a show at the [[Double Door]] to coincide with the reissue of the '''Busted At Oz''' compilation but this appearance was cancelled when original guitarist Earl Letiecq announced he had no intention of playing with his former band. After that, band activities ceased. On August 26, 2023, vocalist John Kezdy died from injuries he sustained after he collided with a parked Amazon delivery vehicle while he was bicycling. After his death, it was revealed that the band was in the process of planning new activity. In 2024, it was announced that the band would be releasing a new album along with a reissue of their first LP, "For Ever Ground". The band also announced a return to the stage, with the original rhythm section of Paul Zamost and Steve Economou joined by guitarist Andy Gerber and guitarist/vocalist Geoff Sabin

== Current Lineup ==

* [[Paul Zamost]] - Bass
* [[Steve Economou]] - Drums
* Andy Gerber - Guitar
* Geoff Sabin - Vocals, Guitar

== Releases ==

* '''[[Haunted Town]] EP''' ([[Autumn Records]], October or November [[1981]]).
** Re-released ([[Ruthless Records]], [[1984]]), with "Security" as added track.
* '''[[Bodybag / Security]] 7"''' (Ruthless Records, [[1982]])
* '''[[We're Da Machine]] EP''' (Ruthless Records, [[1983]])
* '''[[For Ever Grounded]] LP''' (Ruthless Records, 1984)
** Remixed and reissued on CD and LP as the "40th Anniversary Edition" in 2024.
* '''[[Fly On A Wire]] LP''' ([[Fever Records]], [[1985]])
**Remastered and reissued on LP (500 numbered copies) in 2025 with a slightly different running order and the inclusion of a live version "Something That..." as an additional track.
* '''[[Ink]] LP'''(Fever Records, [[1986]])
* '''[[Reside]] CD''' (Criminal IQ Records, [[2007]])
* '''[[...on the move or in danger (stop) This will have been my life (stop)]] EP''' (Criminal IQ Records, 2009)
* '''[[Est. 1980 * Chicago]]''' 12" EP (BFD, 2024)
** Features two songs from the "Burned" LP and two remixed songs from "For Ever Grounded" LP
** Limited to 500 copies
* '''[[Burned]]''' CD/LP (BFD, 2024)
** Guitars by Andy Gerber and Keith Shitega
** Vocals completed by John before his death.

=== Collections ===

* '''Remains Nonviewable LP''' ([[Roadkill Records]], [[1989]]) - "Collection of almost all early material up to, and including part of, ''For Ever Grounded''. It is thought that 2,000 copies were actually distributed. ''Remains Nonviewable'' was re-released on C.D. in late [[1995]] by [[Touch & Go Records]]"

=== Compilations ===

* [[Busted at Oz]] (Autumn Records, 1981) - Live versions of "Guns or Ballots" and "Quota".
* [[The Middle of America Compilation]] (HID, 1984) - A re-mixed version of "Security"
* '''The Enigma Variations''' ([[Enigma]], 1985) - "Blue Funk"

=== Live Albums ===

* '''V.M.L. Live Presents the Effigies 12/16/95''' ([[V.M.L. Records]], [[1996]]) - "Livetracks from the first reunion show of original members since 1992. Recordedlive 12/16/1995, at the Lounge Ax, Chicago, Illinois. 1,000 pressed."

== History ==

=== Band Formation ===

Though a few sites list The Effigies starting in [[1979]] [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/index.html] [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html], this is not the case. In [[1978]], John Kezdy dropped out of the University of Wisconsin and began to learn the guitar. He and his good friend Steve Economou decided to look into into starting a band. In a [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/int_noise6.html 1981 interview in Noise 6], Kezdy stated he met Paul Zamost at [[Neo]], and along with a mysterious singer named Norman, teamed up with Economou and started practicing. Norman was unceremoniously canned after a few practices, and John took over on vocals and guitar, although by his own admission he was an inadequate guitarist. By this point (which must have been around summer of 1980) John, Paul and Steve were regulars at the [[Oz]]. Knowing their need for a 4th member, Oz owner [[Dem Hopkins]] (though Paul said in a [[2007]] conversation that they met at a house party) introduced them to Earl Letiecq, who had recently arrived from upstate New York. Letiecq had previously played guitar in a band called [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/index.html Wreck'n'Crew]. With Letiecq on board, Kezdy was able to shift full-time to vocals. After a couple months working together they had a set list and on November 9th, 1980 they played their first gig at Oz, opening up for [[Strike Under]]. The band quickly became known as one of the best punk groups in the city, and within a month or so, scored a high profile gig [http://www.dementlieu.com/users/obik/arc/blackflag/80/live1212-13.html opening for Black Flag] at [[Stages]].

=== 1981 ===

The Effigies played regularly in Chicago, appearing frequently at [[OZ]] and [[Space Place]], including another gig opening for Black Flag on March 23. The band appeared on [[Busted at Oz]], also recorded in March, and later that year would record their first EP, [[Haunted Town]], which would be released in November. A minor controversy erupted in October, when the Effigies refused to play a benefit show for [[O'Banions]], claiming the owners cared more about money than the punk scene. Nevertheless, the band did play O'Banions in December, shortly before embarking on a West Coast tour. This tour made the Effigies the first Chicago punk band to tour nationally.

=== 1982 ===

The band went on a tour of the East Coast towards the end of the year.

== Previous Lineups ==

=== 1980-1984 ===
* [[Steve Economou]] - drums
* [[John Kezdy]] - vocals, lyrics
* [[Earl Letiecq]] - guitars
* [[Paul Zamost]] - bass

=== 1985-1986 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* [[Robert O'Connor]] - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1987 - 1988 ===
* [[Chris Bjorklund]] - bass
* [[Joe Haggerty]] - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Earl Letiecq - guitars

=== 1988 - 1990 ===
* Chris Bjorklund - guitars
* Joe Haggerty - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Tom Woods - bass

=== 1991 - 2003 ===

* On hiatus, outside a couple reunion shows

=== 2004 - 2010 ===
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Paul Zamost - bass
* Steve Economou - drums
* [[Robert McNaughton]] - guitars

== References ==

* [http://www.effigies.com Effigies.com], lineups discography and just about everything else. Direct sentences taken are put in double-quotes.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.effigies.com/ Official Homepage] - Very informative
* [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068057840560 Official Facebook Page]
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/ Dementlieu Effigies page] - Lots of detail
* [https://dyingscene.com/ds-interview-effigies-return-with-new-record-burned-and-show-honoring-late-founding-singer-john-kezdy/ Nice 2025 interview] with Paul Zamost regarding their history and Riot Fest reunion
* [http://www.myspace.com/effigies MySpace page, run by Paul]
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/effigies_main.html KFTH's Effigies page]
* [http://www.mp3.com/effigies/artists/19717/biography.html mp3.com Bio]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Effigies Wikipedia page]
* [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html Article in Perfect Sound Magazine] - Good reference for early dates
* [https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jugheadsbasementtnh/episodes/2024-09-23T06_00_00-07_00 2024 Interview with Paul and Steve on Jughead's Basement]

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The Jesus Lizard

2025-08-28T18:15:30Z

Patrick:

'''The Jesus Lizard''' is a noise rock band. Their first run lasted from [[1987]] until [[1999]]. The reunited for shows from [[2008]] to [[2010]] and then again in [[2017]]. During their first run, they primarily recorded for [[Touch and Go]] Records before making the jump to a major label. They were very popular in the alternative rock underground in the 1990s. Both Touch and Go boss [[Corey Rusk]] and producer [[Steve Albini]] have cited the Jesus Lizard as one of the greatest live bands they've ever seen.

==History==

The Jesus Lizard was formed in Austin, Texas by guitarist Duane Denison, vocalist David Yow, and bassist David Wm. Sims. Sims and Yow had previously been in the band Scratch Acid while Denison had performed with Cargo Cult. Sims and Yow soon moved to Chicago when Sims joined [[Rapeman]], which featured [[Big Black]]'s [[Steve Albini]] and former Scratch Acid drummer Rey Washam. Denison soon joined Sims and Yow in Chicago. Rapeman split in [[1989]] and the Jesus Lizard would release their first EP, '''[[Pure]]''', on Touch and Go Records that same year. The EP, recorded by Steve Albini, feature Yow, Dennison, and Sims along with a drum machine.

After the release of '''Pure''', the band contacted Atlanta-based drummer Mac McNeilly (previously of the band 86) to join them. This line-up became the definitive Jesus Lizard line-up. The band built a reputation for their intense live shows and ended up releasing four LPs and string of singles (including a split 7" with Nirvana) for Touch and Go before signing a three album deal with Capitol Records in the mid '90s. Their deal with a major label caused a rift between the band and Steve Albini, who had, to that point, recorded the bulk of the band's releases. Their major label debut, [[1996]]'s '''[[Shot]]''' received mixed reviews and was the last to feature Mac McNeilly, who decided to leave the band to spend more time with his family. McNeilly suggested Jim Kimball to be his replacement. Kimball, at the time, was playing with Denison in their jazz project The Denison-Kimball Trio (actually a duo) and had previously been a member of the Michigan-based bands Laughing Hyenas and Mule, (both members of the Touch and Go/[[Quarterstick]] roster). Kimball was featured the band's next album, '''[[Blue]]''', which was released in [[1998]] and was produced by Andy Gill (of Gang of Four). After the release, Kimball was fired for personal reasons (in interviews years after the fact, Yow frequently referred to the drummer as "an asshole") and was replaced by Brendan Murphy. Neither '''Shot''' nor '''Blue''' found large audiences and Capitol released the Jesus Lizard from their contract sometime in [[1999]]. The band called it quits shortly afterwards.

Following the split, the band members went their separate ways, relocating to different cities (Yow to Los Angeles and, later, Seattle, Sims to New York, Denison to Nashville) and different musical acts. The most prominent, musically, was Duane Denison, who toured as guitarist for Hank Williams III and formed Tomahawk with Faith No More singer Mike Patton. The Jesus Lizard turned down offers to reunite, including an appearance at Touch and Go Records' [[2006]] 25th Anniversary, citing the fact that they would not reunite without McNeilly, with whom the other members had apparently lost touch. The situation was clearly rectified because by 2008 the band, including McNeilly, started playing a series of live shows. This continued until 2010.

In 2017, the group reunited again, continuing to sporadically tour over the following years. In 2024, the band announced that Ipecac Recordings (the label co-founded by Mike Patton and home of Tomahawk) would be releasing '''[[Rack]]''', the first new Jesus Lizard studio album since 1998's '''Blue'''.

==Band Members==

* David Yow - Vocals (1987-1999, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* Duane Denison - Guitar (1987-1999, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* David Wm. Sims - Bass (1987-1999, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* Mac McNeilly - Drums (1989-1996, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* Jim Kimball - Drums (1996-1998) (R.I.P. 2025)

* Brendan Murphy - Drums (1998-1999)

==Discography==

* '''Pure''' EP ([[Touch and Go]], 1989)

* ''Chrome'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1989)

* '''Head''' LP (Touch and Go, 1990) - The CD version contains the '''Pure''' EP

* ''Mouthbreather'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1990)

* '''Goat''' LP (Touch and Go, 1991)

* ''Wheelchair Epidemic'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1992)

* ''Gladiator'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1992)

* '''Liar''' LP (Touch and Go, 1992)

* '''Lash''' EP (Touch and Go, 1993)

* ''Puss/Oh, The Guilt'' split 7" with Nirvana (Touch and Go, 1993)

* '''Down''' LP (Touch and Go, 1994)

* ''(Fly) On (The Wall)'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1994)

* '''Show''' live LP (Collision Arts/Giant Records, 1994)

* '''Shot''' LP (Capitol Records, 1996)

* '''The Jesus Lizard''' EP (JetSet, 1998)

* '''Blue''' LP (Capitol Records, 1998)

* '''Bang''' CD (Touch and Go, 2000) - compilation of singles and EPs

* '''Inch''' 9x7" (Touch and Go, 2009) - Record Store Day collection of the band's Touch and Go 7"s and ''Lash'' EP (Nirvana's song from their split is excluded)

* '''Club''' live LP (Chunklet, 2011)

* '''Rack''' LP (Ipecac Recordings, 2024)

* "The Cost of Living" digital single (Ipecac Recordings, 2024)

* "Westside" digital single (Ipecac Recordings, 2025)

* "I'm Tired of Being Your Mother" digital single (Ipecac Recordings, 2025)

== External links ==
* [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100045194903299 Facebook page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/282081-The-Jesus-Lizard Discogs page]
* [https://myspace.com/thejesuslizardpage MySpage profile]
* [https://thejesuslizard.bandcamp.com/ The Jesus Lizard @ Bandcamp]

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The Jesus Lizard

2025-03-11T18:05:04Z

Patrick: /* Discography */

'''The Jesus Lizard''' is a noise rock band. Their first run lasted from [[1987]] until [[1999]]. The reunited for shows from [[2008]] to [[2010]] and then again in [[2017]]. During their first run, they primarily recorded for [[Touch and Go]] Records before making the jump to a major label. They were very popular in the alternative rock underground in the 1990s. Both Touch and Go boss [[Corey Rusk]] and producer [[Steve Albini]] have cited the Jesus Lizard as one of the greatest live bands they've ever seen.

==History==

The Jesus Lizard was formed in Austin, Texas by guitarist Duane Denison, vocalist David Yow, and bassist David Wm. Sims. Sims and Yow had previously been in the band Scratch Acid while Denison had performed with Cargo Cult. Sims and Yow soon moved to Chicago when Sims joined [[Rapeman]], which featured [[Big Black]]'s [[Steve Albini]] and former Scratch Acid drummer Rey Washam. Denison soon joined Sims and Yow in Chicago. Rapeman split in [[1989]] and the Jesus Lizard would release their first EP, '''[[Pure]]''', on Touch and Go Records that same year. The EP, recorded by Steve Albini, feature Yow, Dennison, and Sims along with a drum machine.

After the release of '''Pure''', the band contacted Atlanta-based drummer Mac McNeilly (previously of the band 86) to join them. This line-up became the definitive Jesus Lizard line-up. The band built a reputation for their intense live shows and ended up releasing four LPs and string of singles (including a split 7" with Nirvana) for Touch and Go before signing a three album deal with Capitol Records in the mid '90s. Their deal with a major label caused a rift between the band and Steve Albini, who had, to that point, recorded the bulk of the band's releases. Their major label debut, [[1996]]'s '''[[Shot]]''' received mixed reviews and was the last to feature Mac McNeilly, who decided to leave the band to spend more time with his family. McNeilly suggested Jim Kimball to be his replacement. Kimball, at the time, was playing with Denison in their jazz project The Denison-Kimball Trio (actually a duo) and had previously been a member of the Michigan-based bands Laughing Hyenas and Mule, (both members of the Touch and Go/[[Quarterstick]] roster). Kimball was featured the band's next album, '''[[Blue]]''', which was released in [[1998]] and was produced by Andy Gill (of Gang of Four). After the release, Kimball was fired for personal reasons (in interviews years after the fact, Yow frequently referred to the drummer as "an asshole") and was replaced by Brendan Murphy. Neither '''Shot''' nor '''Blue''' found large audiences and Capitol released the Jesus Lizard from their contract sometime in [[1999]]. The band called it quits shortly afterwards.

Following the split, the band members went their separate ways, relocating to different cities (Yow to Los Angeles and, later, Seattle, Sims to New York, Denison to Nashville) and different musical acts. The most prominent, musically, was Duane Denison, who toured as guitarist for Hank Williams III and formed Tomahawk with Faith No More singer Mike Patton. The Jesus Lizard turned down offers to reunite, including an appearance at Touch and Go Records' [[2006]] 25th Anniversary, citing the fact that they would not reunite without McNeilly, with whom the other members had apparently lost touch. The situation was clearly rectified because by 2008 the band, including McNeilly, started playing a series of live shows. This continued until 2010.

In 2017, the group reunited again, continuing to sporadically tour over the following years. In 2024, the band announced that Ipecac Recordings (the label co-founded by Mike Patton and home of Tomahawk) would be releasing '''[[Rack]]''', the first new Jesus Lizard studio album since 1998's '''Blue'''.

==Band Members==

* David Yow - Vocals (1987-1999, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* Duane Denison - Guitar (1987-1999, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* David Wm. Sims - Bass (1987-1999, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* Mac McNeilly - Drums (1989-1996, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* Jim Kimball - Drums (1996-1998)

* Brendan Murphy - Drums (1998-1999)

==Discography==

* '''Pure''' EP ([[Touch and Go]], 1989)

* ''Chrome'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1989)

* '''Head''' LP (Touch and Go, 1990) - The CD version contains the '''Pure''' EP

* ''Mouthbreather'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1990)

* '''Goat''' LP (Touch and Go, 1991)

* ''Wheelchair Epidemic'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1992)

* ''Gladiator'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1992)

* '''Liar''' LP (Touch and Go, 1992)

* '''Lash''' EP (Touch and Go, 1993)

* ''Puss/Oh, The Guilt'' split 7" with Nirvana (Touch and Go, 1993)

* '''Down''' LP (Touch and Go, 1994)

* ''(Fly) On (The Wall)'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1994)

* '''Show''' live LP (Collision Arts/Giant Records, 1994)

* '''Shot''' LP (Capitol Records, 1996)

* '''The Jesus Lizard''' EP (JetSet, 1998)

* '''Blue''' LP (Capitol Records, 1998)

* '''Bang''' CD (Touch and Go, 2000) - compilation of singles and EPs

* '''Inch''' 9x7" (Touch and Go, 2009) - Record Store Day collection of the band's Touch and Go 7"s and ''Lash'' EP (Nirvana's song from their split is excluded)

* '''Club''' live LP (Chunklet, 2011)

* '''Rack''' LP (Ipecac Recordings, 2024)

* "The Cost of Living" digital single (Ipecac Recordings, 2024)

* "Westside" digital single (Ipecac Recordings, 2025)

* "I'm Tired of Being Your Mother" digital single (Ipecac Recordings, 2025)

== External links ==
* [https://www.facebook.com/thejesuslizardmusic/?fref=ts Facebook page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/282081-The-Jesus-Lizard Discogs page]
* [https://myspace.com/thejesuslizardpage MySpage profile]
* [https://thejesuslizard.bandcamp.com/ The Jesus Lizard @ Bandcamp]

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Screeching Weasel

2025-02-18T19:37:11Z

Patrick: /* Members */

While [[Naked Raygun]] might be Chicago's most beloved punk band, '''Screeching Weasel''' (formely known as [[All Night Garage Sale]]) is arguably the most well-known on a national level. Since 1986, the band has issued a slew of LPs, EPs, and compilation tracks despite frequent line-up changes, record label problems, break-ups, and controversies and animosities that seemed to follow frontman [[Ben Weasel]]. The band announced they were splitting for good in 2001 but there were some random reunion shows in 2004. In 2009, Ben announced that the band was reforming again, this time without guitarist and co-founder [[Jughead]]. At a SXSW performance in 2011, Ben Weasel punched a female audience member, after which the then current line-up quit the band (although Ben maintains he fired them after the show). Ben has since continued on with new players.

== Members ==
===Current Line Up===
* Ben Foster aka [[Ben Weasel]] - Vocals/Guitar (1986-1989, 1991-1994, 1996-2001, 2004, 2009- )
* Mike Kennerty - Guitar (2022- )
* Mike Catalano aka Mike Hunchback - Guitar (2011- )
* Zach Brandner aka Poutine - Bass (2013- )
* Pierre Marche - Drums (2011- )

===Former Members===
* John Pierson aka [[Jughead]] - Guitar (1986-1989, 1991-1994, 1996-2001, 2004)
* [[Dan Schafer]] aka Dan Vapid aka Sewercap - Bass/Guitar (1989, 1991-1994, 1996-1997, 2004, 2009-2011)
* [[Dan Sullivan]] aka Dan Panic - Drums (1991-1994, 1996-1997)
* Mass Giorgini - Bass (1998-2001, 2004)
* Dan Lumley - Drums (1998-2001, 2004)
* Steve Dubick aka [[Steve Cheese]] - Drums (1986-1988) (R.I.P. 2021)
* [[Vince Vogel]] aka Vinnie Bovine - Bass (1986-1988)
* Brian McQuaid aka [[Brian Vermin]] - Drums (1988-1989)
* Philip Hill - Guitar (2000-2001)
* [[Warren Fischer]] aka Fish - Bass (1988-1989)
* John Stockfisch aka [[Johnny Personality]] - Bass (1992)
* Dave Lally aka Dave Naked - Bass (1991-1992)
* [[Scott Conway]] aka Gub - Bass (1992)
* [[Douglas Ward]] aka Doug ID Under aka Doug Wonderful - Guitar (1989)
* Mike Dirnt - Bass (1994)
* Simon Lamb - Guitar (2009-2010)
* Justin Perkins - Bass (2009-2011)
* Adam Cargin - Drums (2009-2011)
* Drew Fredrichsen - Guitar (2010-2011)
* Dave Klein - Bass (2011-2013)
* Zac Damon - Guitar (1998-1999, 2011-2017)
* Trevor Jackson - Guitar (2017-2021)

==Discography==
* 27 song demo tape ([[1986]])
* '''''Screeching Weasel''''' LP ([[Underdog Records]] [[1987]])
**Licensed to Shikagu Trading/What Goes On? in 1987, who issued it in England.
**Reissued on CD by [[VML Records]] in 1997 with 12 bonus tracks.
* ''If You Can't Have Fun...Why Bother Living?'' split with [[The Ozzfish Experience]] 7" (Weaselfish Records, 1987)
**The record was never released but the covers had been printed and some were sold prior to the planned release. These came with a coupon for the record. 2 test pressings exist, one originally owned by Fish and the other owned by [[Jughead]].
**Screeching Weasel's songs were released on the 1997 CD reissue of their debut album.
* split 7" w/Moving Targets (What Goes On? [[1988]])
**This was a promo released by What Goes On?
**Features 2 songs from the first album
* '''''[[Boogadaboogadaboogada!]]''''' LP ([[Roadkill Records]] [[1988]])
**The first 200 copies of the original pressing included an insert of the band bowling in the nude.
**Licensed to Wetspots in 1988, who issued it in England with an entirely different cover (a cartoon drawing of a paper boy flipping off an old man).
**Reissued on LP/CS/ CD by Lookout Records in 1992.
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005.
**Reissued on colored vinyl by Recess Records in 2008 (1st pressing: 500 copies on grey vinyl; 2nd pressing: 500 copies on pink vinyl; 3rd pressing: 500 copies on blue vinyl; 4th pressing: 500 copies on white vinyl).
* '''''[[Punkhouse]]''''' 7" EP ([[Limited Potential Records]] [[1989]])
**Reissued by No Budget Productions in 1991 w/o a sleeve
**Reissued in 1993 by Selfless Records with a different cover photo (taken at the same session as the original photo).
**Included on the ''Kill The Musicians'' CD.
* '''''[[My Brain Hurts]]''''' LP/CS/CD (Lookout Records [[1991]])
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005.
**Reissued on LP by Recess Records in 2009 with new cover art (1st pressing: 2000 copies, clear, white, orange, and pink vinyl, 500 copies per color).
* '''''Pervo-Devo''''' 7" EP (Shred of Dignity [[1991]])
**Came with the last issue of Ben's sex-themed 'zine, ''Teen Punks In Heat''.
**Repressed by the same record label in 1992, only they had changed their name from "Shred of Dignity" to "Outpunk".
**Included on the ''Kill The Musicians'' CD.
* '''''Snappy Answers To Stupid Questions''''' 7" EP (Selfless Records [[1992]])
**Live performance on WFMU.
**Limited to 1500 copies on blue vinyl
* '''''Happy, Horny, Gay, and Sassy''''' 2x7" EP (Selfless Records [[1992]])
**A repress of "Snappy Answers...", but it also included a second, one-sided 7" and a second cover which was a graphic close-up photo of a gay blow job.
**Limited to 300 copies on pink vinyl.
* '''''Wiggle''''' LP/CS/CD (Lookout Records [[1993]])
**Was supposed to come out in 1992, but was delayed until 1993. The copyrights still read 1992.
**The Lookout CD version had 3 bonus tracks (2 demos w/the ''Wiggle'' line up and a comp track from 1989).
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005 with an additional bonus track.
**Reissued on colored vinyl by Recess Records in June 2009 (1st pressing: 2000 copies, clear, white, red, and green vinyl, 500 copies per color).
**Reissued on limited color vinyl and CD by Monona Music in 2017. This version was remixed, has yellow artwork (instead of black like the previous versions) and only features the 14 tracks that were on the original Lookout Records vinyl and cassette versions released in 1993.
*'''''Radio Blast''''' 7" EP ([[Underdog Records]] [[1993]])
**Pressed on burgundy vinyl and black vinyl.
**Blink-182 covered the B-side, "The Girl Next Door".
**Included on the ''Kill The Musicians'' CD.
* '''''Ramones''''' LP (Selfless Records [[1993]])
**A cover of the Ramones entire 1st LP.
**The first pressing came in cardboard sleeve and was available on both white and black vinyl.
**Second pressing consisted of 300 copies on white vinyl for SW's 1993 tour. Instead of coming in a cardboard sleeve, it came with silkscreen covers.
* '''''You Broke My Fucking Heart''''' 7" EP (Lookout Records [[1993]])
**Included on the ''Kill The Musicians'' CD.
* split 7" EP w/Pink Lincolns ([[VML Records]] [[1993]])
**Limited to 1500 copies
**One SW song was included on the ''Kill The Musicians'' CD, the other was included as a CD bonus track on ''Wiggle''.
* '''''Anthem For A New Tomorrow''''' LP/CS/CD (Lookout Records [[1993]])
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005.
**Reissued on clear, blue, red, and green vinyl by Recess Records in 2012.
**Remixed and remastered in 2023. CD and pink vinyl edition issued by Striped Records in Europe. Green, blue and orange vinyl issued in the US by Recess Records.
* '''El Mozote/Janelle''' split 7"/CD EP w/Born Against (Lookout Records [[1993]])
**Each band put their own music to lyrics written by the other band.
**The CD version contains an extra track by each band from different compilations.
**These songs have never seen reissue.
* '''Suzanne Is Getting Married''' b/w '''Waiting For Susie''' 7" single (Lookout Records [[1994]])
**Lookout pressed the sleeves with a cartoon drawing of 2 punks on a wedding cake. At Ben Weasel's insistence, a photo from the wedding of the real Suzanne was pasted over the drawing. The record was later issued without the pasted photo.
**Included on the ''Thank You Very Little'' double CD.
* '''''How To Make Enemies And Irritate People''''' LP/CS/CD (Lookout Records [[1994]])
**The original record insert included a detailed discography of the band (up to 1994).
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005.
**Reissued on colored vinyl (blue, red, yellow, white) with new cover art by Recess Records in 2013.
**Remixed & Remastered in 2023 for its 30th anniversary (even though 2023 was 29 years after it was released). Digitally self-released with a limited CD edition on Rum Bar Records. Vinyl version release date TBD.
* '''''Kill The Musicians''''' CD (Lookout Records [[1995]])
**CD only compilation of out of print and unreleased tracks.
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005.
**Reissued and remaster in 2023 digitally (self-release) and CD (Rum Bar Records) with a vinyl release date TBD.
* '''''Bark Like A Dog''''' LP/CD (Fat Wreck Chords [[1996]])
* '''''Formula 27''''' 7" EP (Vermiform [[1996]])
**Reissued by Panic Button in 1998.
* '''''Major Label Debut''''' 12" EP/CD EP (Panic Button Records [[1998]])
**The first release for Panic Button Records.
* '''''Television City Dream''''' LP/CD (Fat Wreck Chords [[1998]])
**Remastered version issued in 2010 with new cover art and 5 additional songs.
* '''''The Beat Is On The Brat''''' CD (Panic Button Records [[1998]])
**CD only repackaging of the ''Ramones'' LP and "Formula 27" EP.
* '''''Emo''''' LP/CD (Panic Button Records [[1999]])
* '''''Jesus Hates You''''' 7" EP (Probe Disc [[1999]])
**Featured covers of the Stooges, Stiff Little Fingers, and the Subhumans (Canadian band)
**Released as a picture disc with the photo of a naked SW fan.
**Included on the ''Thank You Very Little'' double CD
* '''''Thank You Very Little''''' 2xCD (Panic Button Records [[2000]])
**Double CD collection of mostly unreleased tracks. 2nd disc has demos and a live show.
* '''''Teen Punks In Heat''''' LP/CD (Panic Button Records [[2000]])
* '''''Weasel Mania''''' CD (Fat Wreck Chords [[2005]])
**Greatest Hits collection.
* '''''First World Manifesto''''' LP/CD (Fat Wreck Chords [[2011]])
* '''''Carnival Of Schadenfreude''''' 12" EP (Recess Records [[2011]])
* '''''Baby Fat, Vol. 1''''' 2xLP/CD (Recess Records [[2015]])
**"Rock opera" featuring guest appearances from members of the Dwarves, All-American Rejects, Saccharine Trust, the Pink Lincolns, and others.
**Crowd-funded recording
*''"Christmas Eve"/"New Year's Eve"'' digital single (Monona Records, 2017)
*'''''All Night Garage Sale''''' digital compilation (Monona Records, 2018)
**Selected demo tracks recorded between 1986 and 1988.
**All Night Garage Sale was the band's original name when they formed in 1986.
*'''''Live '88''''' digital album (Monona Records, 2020)
**Recorded live at the Gilman Street Warehouse in Berkeley, CA, in 1988
*'''''Some Freaks of Atavism''''' digital album (Monona Records, 2020)
**Limited vinyl additions released by Recess Records in the US and Striped Records in Europe.
**Limited cassette edition released by Memorable But Not Honorable.
*'''''Suburban Vermin''''' digital compilation (Monona Records, 2020)
**Compilation of all tracks recorded with drummer Brian Vermin, recorded in 1989 and 1990.
**Suburban Vermin was one of choices considered when the band was dropping the "All Night Garage Sale" moniker.
*''"I Wanna Be A Homosexual"'' b/w ''"She's Giving Me The Creeps"'' digital single (Monona Records, 2021)
**Digital re-release of two songs from the '''''Pervo-Devo''''' 7".
*'''''My Right EP''''' digital EP (Monona Records, 2021)
**4 demos tracks from 1988.
*'''''The Awful Disclosures of Screeching Weasel''''' digital album (Monona Records, 2022)
**Limited vinyl edition licensed to Striped Records
**CD version licensed to Rum Bar Records

==Links==
* [http://www.screechingweasel.com Official site]
* [https://screechingweasel.bandcamp.com/ Bandcamp site]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/253282-Screeching-Weasel Discogs]
* [https://www.facebook.com/screechingweasel/?fref=ts Facebook]
* [https://rockandrollglobe.com/punk/musicality-of-the-mundane-a-screeching-weasel-ballad/ Musicality of the Mundane: A Screeching Weasel Ballad] - A 2019 essay about Screeching Weasel by Jughead

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The Jesus Lizard

2025-02-18T19:35:33Z

Patrick: /* Discography */

'''The Jesus Lizard''' is a noise rock band. Their first run lasted from [[1987]] until [[1999]]. The reunited for shows from [[2008]] to [[2010]] and then again in [[2017]]. During their first run, they primarily recorded for [[Touch and Go]] Records before making the jump to a major label. They were very popular in the alternative rock underground in the 1990s. Both Touch and Go boss [[Corey Rusk]] and producer [[Steve Albini]] have cited the Jesus Lizard as one of the greatest live bands they've ever seen.

==History==

The Jesus Lizard was formed in Austin, Texas by guitarist Duane Denison, vocalist David Yow, and bassist David Wm. Sims. Sims and Yow had previously been in the band Scratch Acid while Denison had performed with Cargo Cult. Sims and Yow soon moved to Chicago when Sims joined [[Rapeman]], which featured [[Big Black]]'s [[Steve Albini]] and former Scratch Acid drummer Rey Washam. Denison soon joined Sims and Yow in Chicago. Rapeman split in [[1989]] and the Jesus Lizard would release their first EP, '''[[Pure]]''', on Touch and Go Records that same year. The EP, recorded by Steve Albini, feature Yow, Dennison, and Sims along with a drum machine.

After the release of '''Pure''', the band contacted Atlanta-based drummer Mac McNeilly (previously of the band 86) to join them. This line-up became the definitive Jesus Lizard line-up. The band built a reputation for their intense live shows and ended up releasing four LPs and string of singles (including a split 7" with Nirvana) for Touch and Go before signing a three album deal with Capitol Records in the mid '90s. Their deal with a major label caused a rift between the band and Steve Albini, who had, to that point, recorded the bulk of the band's releases. Their major label debut, [[1996]]'s '''[[Shot]]''' received mixed reviews and was the last to feature Mac McNeilly, who decided to leave the band to spend more time with his family. McNeilly suggested Jim Kimball to be his replacement. Kimball, at the time, was playing with Denison in their jazz project The Denison-Kimball Trio (actually a duo) and had previously been a member of the Michigan-based bands Laughing Hyenas and Mule, (both members of the Touch and Go/[[Quarterstick]] roster). Kimball was featured the band's next album, '''[[Blue]]''', which was released in [[1998]] and was produced by Andy Gill (of Gang of Four). After the release, Kimball was fired for personal reasons (in interviews years after the fact, Yow frequently referred to the drummer as "an asshole") and was replaced by Brendan Murphy. Neither '''Shot''' nor '''Blue''' found large audiences and Capitol released the Jesus Lizard from their contract sometime in [[1999]]. The band called it quits shortly afterwards.

Following the split, the band members went their separate ways, relocating to different cities (Yow to Los Angeles and, later, Seattle, Sims to New York, Denison to Nashville) and different musical acts. The most prominent, musically, was Duane Denison, who toured as guitarist for Hank Williams III and formed Tomahawk with Faith No More singer Mike Patton. The Jesus Lizard turned down offers to reunite, including an appearance at Touch and Go Records' [[2006]] 25th Anniversary, citing the fact that they would not reunite without McNeilly, with whom the other members had apparently lost touch. The situation was clearly rectified because by 2008 the band, including McNeilly, started playing a series of live shows. This continued until 2010.

In 2017, the group reunited again, continuing to sporadically tour over the following years. In 2024, the band announced that Ipecac Recordings (the label co-founded by Mike Patton and home of Tomahawk) would be releasing '''[[Rack]]''', the first new Jesus Lizard studio album since 1998's '''Blue'''.

==Band Members==

* David Yow - Vocals (1987-1999, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* Duane Denison - Guitar (1987-1999, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* David Wm. Sims - Bass (1987-1999, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* Mac McNeilly - Drums (1989-1996, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* Jim Kimball - Drums (1996-1998)

* Brendan Murphy - Drums (1998-1999)

==Discography==

* '''Pure''' EP ([[Touch and Go]], 1989)

* ''Chrome'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1989)

* '''Head''' LP (Touch and Go, 1990) - The CD version contains the '''Pure''' EP

* ''Mouthbreather'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1990)

* '''Goat''' LP (Touch and Go, 1991)

* ''Wheelchair Epidemic'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1992)

* ''Gladiator'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1992)

* '''Liar''' LP (Touch and Go, 1992)

* '''Lash''' EP (Touch and Go, 1993)

* ''Puss/Oh, The Guilt'' split 7" with Nirvana (Touch and Go, 1993)

* '''Down''' LP (Touch and Go, 1994)

* ''(Fly) On (The Wall)'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1994)

* '''Show''' live LP (Collision Arts/Giant Records, 1994)

* '''Shot''' LP (Capitol Records, 1996)

* '''The Jesus Lizard''' EP (JetSet, 1998)

* '''Blue''' LP (Capitol Records, 1998)

* '''Bang''' CD (Touch and Go, 2000) - compilation of singles and EPs

* '''Inch''' 9x7" (Touch and Go, 2009) - Record Store Day collection of the band's Touch and Go 7"s and ''Lash'' EP (Nirvana's song from their split is excluded)

* '''Club''' live LP (Chunklet, 2011)

* '''Rack''' LP (Ipecac Recordings, 2024)

* "The Cost of Living" digital single (Ipecac Recordings, 2024)

* "Westside" digital single (Ipecac Recordings, 2025)

== External links ==
* [https://www.facebook.com/thejesuslizardmusic/?fref=ts Facebook page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/282081-The-Jesus-Lizard Discogs page]
* [https://myspace.com/thejesuslizardpage MySpage profile]
* [https://thejesuslizard.bandcamp.com/ The Jesus Lizard @ Bandcamp]

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The Jesus Lizard

2025-01-07T19:57:38Z

Patrick: /* History */

'''The Jesus Lizard''' is a noise rock band. Their first run lasted from [[1987]] until [[1999]]. The reunited for shows from [[2008]] to [[2010]] and then again in [[2017]]. During their first run, they primarily recorded for [[Touch and Go]] Records before making the jump to a major label. They were very popular in the alternative rock underground in the 1990s. Both Touch and Go boss [[Corey Rusk]] and producer [[Steve Albini]] have cited the Jesus Lizard as one of the greatest live bands they've ever seen.

==History==

The Jesus Lizard was formed in Austin, Texas by guitarist Duane Denison, vocalist David Yow, and bassist David Wm. Sims. Sims and Yow had previously been in the band Scratch Acid while Denison had performed with Cargo Cult. Sims and Yow soon moved to Chicago when Sims joined [[Rapeman]], which featured [[Big Black]]'s [[Steve Albini]] and former Scratch Acid drummer Rey Washam. Denison soon joined Sims and Yow in Chicago. Rapeman split in [[1989]] and the Jesus Lizard would release their first EP, '''[[Pure]]''', on Touch and Go Records that same year. The EP, recorded by Steve Albini, feature Yow, Dennison, and Sims along with a drum machine.

After the release of '''Pure''', the band contacted Atlanta-based drummer Mac McNeilly (previously of the band 86) to join them. This line-up became the definitive Jesus Lizard line-up. The band built a reputation for their intense live shows and ended up releasing four LPs and string of singles (including a split 7" with Nirvana) for Touch and Go before signing a three album deal with Capitol Records in the mid '90s. Their deal with a major label caused a rift between the band and Steve Albini, who had, to that point, recorded the bulk of the band's releases. Their major label debut, [[1996]]'s '''[[Shot]]''' received mixed reviews and was the last to feature Mac McNeilly, who decided to leave the band to spend more time with his family. McNeilly suggested Jim Kimball to be his replacement. Kimball, at the time, was playing with Denison in their jazz project The Denison-Kimball Trio (actually a duo) and had previously been a member of the Michigan-based bands Laughing Hyenas and Mule, (both members of the Touch and Go/[[Quarterstick]] roster). Kimball was featured the band's next album, '''[[Blue]]''', which was released in [[1998]] and was produced by Andy Gill (of Gang of Four). After the release, Kimball was fired for personal reasons (in interviews years after the fact, Yow frequently referred to the drummer as "an asshole") and was replaced by Brendan Murphy. Neither '''Shot''' nor '''Blue''' found large audiences and Capitol released the Jesus Lizard from their contract sometime in [[1999]]. The band called it quits shortly afterwards.

Following the split, the band members went their separate ways, relocating to different cities (Yow to Los Angeles and, later, Seattle, Sims to New York, Denison to Nashville) and different musical acts. The most prominent, musically, was Duane Denison, who toured as guitarist for Hank Williams III and formed Tomahawk with Faith No More singer Mike Patton. The Jesus Lizard turned down offers to reunite, including an appearance at Touch and Go Records' [[2006]] 25th Anniversary, citing the fact that they would not reunite without McNeilly, with whom the other members had apparently lost touch. The situation was clearly rectified because by 2008 the band, including McNeilly, started playing a series of live shows. This continued until 2010.

In 2017, the group reunited again, continuing to sporadically tour over the following years. In 2024, the band announced that Ipecac Recordings (the label co-founded by Mike Patton and home of Tomahawk) would be releasing '''[[Rack]]''', the first new Jesus Lizard studio album since 1998's '''Blue'''.

==Band Members==

* David Yow - Vocals (1987-1999, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* Duane Denison - Guitar (1987-1999, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* David Wm. Sims - Bass (1987-1999, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* Mac McNeilly - Drums (1989-1996, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* Jim Kimball - Drums (1996-1998)

* Brendan Murphy - Drums (1998-1999)

==Discography==

* '''Pure''' EP ([[Touch and Go]], 1989)

* ''Chrome'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1989)

* '''Head''' LP (Touch and Go, 1990) - The CD version contains the '''Pure''' EP

* ''Mouthbreather'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1990)

* '''Goat''' LP (Touch and Go, 1991)

* ''Wheelchair Epidemic'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1992)

* ''Gladiator'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1992)

* '''Liar''' LP (Touch and Go, 1992)

* '''Lash''' EP (Touch and Go, 1993)

* ''Puss/Oh, The Guilt'' split 7" with Nirvana (Touch and Go, 1993)

* '''Down''' LP (Touch and Go, 1994)

* ''(Fly) On (The Wall)'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1994)

* '''Show''' live LP (Collision Arts/Giant Records, 1994)

* '''Shot''' LP (Capitol Records, 1996)

* '''The Jesus Lizard''' EP (JetSet, 1998)

* '''Blue''' LP (Capitol Records, 1998)

* '''Bang''' CD (Touch and Go, 2000) - compilation of singles and EPs

* '''Inch''' 9x7" (Touch and Go, 2009) - Record Store Day collection of the band's Touch and Go 7"s and ''Lash'' EP (Nirvana's song from their split is excluded)

* '''Club''' live LP (Chunklet, 2011)

* '''Rack''' LP (Ipecac Recordings, 2024)

== External links ==
* [https://www.facebook.com/thejesuslizardmusic/?fref=ts Facebook page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/282081-The-Jesus-Lizard Discogs page]
* [https://myspace.com/thejesuslizardpage MySpage profile]
* [https://thejesuslizard.bandcamp.com/ The Jesus Lizard @ Bandcamp]

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The Effigies

2024-10-29T17:45:27Z

Patrick: /* Compilations */

'''The Effigies''' are one of Chicago's oldest and longest-running punk bands. The band formed in early [[1980]] and consistently played and recorded throughout the 1980s.

In [[2004]], The Effigies returned with 3 of the 4 original members. They released their first album in over 20 years in [[2007]]. In 2010, it was announced that original line-up was to play a show at the [[Double Door]] to coincide with the reissue of the '''Busted At Oz''' compilation but this appearance was cancelled when original guitarist Earl Letiecq announced he had no intention of playing with his former band. After that, band activities ceased. On August 26, 2023, vocalist John Kezdy died from injuries he sustained after he collided with a parked Amazon delivery vehicle while he was bicycling. After his death, it was revealed that the band was in the process of planning new activity. In 2024, it was announced that the band would be releasing a new album along with a reissue of their first LP, "For Ever Ground". The band also announced a return to the stage, with the original rhythm section of Paul Zamost and Steve Economou joined by guitarist Andy Gerber and guitarist/vocalist Geoff Sabin

== Current Lineup ==

* [[Paul Zamost]] - Bass
* [[Steve Economou]] - Drums
* Andy Gerber - Guitar
* Geoff Sabin - Vocals, Guitar

== Releases ==

* '''[[Haunted Town]] EP''' ([[Autumn Records]], October or November [[1981]]).
** Re-released ([[Ruthless Records]], [[1984]]), with "Security" as added track.
* '''[[Bodybag / Security]] 7"''' (Ruthless Records, [[1982]])
* '''[[We're Da Machine]] EP''' (Ruthless Records, [[1983]])
* '''[[For Ever Grounded]] LP''' (Ruthless Records, 1984)
** Remixed and reissued on CD and LP as the "40th Anniversary Edition" in 2024.
* '''[[Fly On A Wire]] LP''' ([[Fever Records]], [[1985]])
* '''[[Ink]] LP'''(Fever Records, [[1986]])
* '''[[Reside]] CD''' (Criminal IQ Records, [[2007]])
* '''[[...on the move or in danger (stop) This will have been my life (stop)]] EP''' (Criminal IQ Records, 2009)
* '''[[Est. 1980 * Chicago]]''' 12" EP (BFD, 2024)
** Features two songs from the "Burned" LP and two remixed songs from "For Ever Grounded" LP
** Limited to 500 copies
* '''[[Burned]]''' CD/LP (BFD, 2024)
** Guitars by Andy Gerber and Keith Shitega
** Vocals completed by John before his death.

=== Collections ===

* '''Remains Nonviewable LP''' ([[Roadkill Records]], [[1989]]) - "Collection of almost all early material up to, and including part of, ''For Ever Grounded''. It is thought that 2,000 copies were actually distributed. ''Remains Nonviewable'' was re-released on C.D. in late [[1995]] by [[Touch & Go Records]]"

=== Compilations ===

* [[Busted at Oz]] (Autumn Records, 1981) - Live versions of "Guns or Ballots" and "Quota".
* [[The Middle of America Compilation]] (HID, 1984) - A re-mixed version of "Security"
* '''The Enigma Variations''' ([[Enigma]], 1985) - "Blue Funk"

=== Live Albums ===

* '''V.M.L. Live Presents the Effigies 12/16/95''' ([[V.M.L. Records]], [[1996]]) - "Livetracks from the first reunion show of original members since 1992. Recordedlive 12/16/1995, at the Lounge Ax, Chicago, Illinois. 1,000 pressed."

== History ==

=== Band Formation ===

Though a few sites list The Effigies starting in [[1979]] [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/index.html] [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html], this is not the case. In [[1978]], John Kezdy dropped out of the University of Wisconsin and began to learn the guitar. He and his good friend Steve Economou decided to look into into starting a band. In a [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/int_noise6.html 1981 interview in Noise 6], Kezdy stated he met Paul Zamost at [[Neo]], and along with a mysterious singer named Norman, teamed up with Economou and started practicing. Norman was unceremoniously canned after a few practices, and John took over on vocals and guitar, although by his own admission he was an inadequate guitarist. By this point (which must have been around summer of 1980) John, Paul and Steve were regulars at the [[Oz]]. Knowing their need for a 4th member, Oz owner [[Dem Hopkins]] (though Paul said in a [[2007]] conversation that they met at a house party) introduced them to Earl Letiecq, who had recently arrived from upstate New York. Letiecq had previously played guitar in a band called [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/index.html Wreck'n'Crew]. With Letiecq on board, Kezdy was able to shift full-time to vocals. After a couple months working together they had a set list and on November 9th, 1980 they played their first gig at Oz, opening up for [[Strike Under]]. The band quickly became known as one of the best punk groups in the city, and within a month or so, scored a high profile gig [http://www.dementlieu.com/users/obik/arc/blackflag/80/live1212-13.html opening for Black Flag] at [[Stages]].

=== 1981 ===

The Effigies played regularly in Chicago, appearing frequently at [[OZ]] and [[Space Place]], including another gig opening for Black Flag on March 23. The band appeared on [[Busted at Oz]], also recorded in March, and later that year would record their first EP, [[Haunted Town]], which would be released in November. A minor controversy erupted in October, when the Effigies refused to play a benefit show for [[O'Banions]], claiming the owners cared more about money than the punk scene. Nevertheless, the band did play O'Banions in December, shortly before embarking on a West Coast tour. This tour made the Effigies the first Chicago punk band to tour nationally.

=== 1982 ===

The band went on a tour of the East Coast towards the end of the year.

== Previous Lineups ==

=== 1980-1984 ===
* [[Steve Economou]] - drums
* [[John Kezdy]] - vocals, lyrics
* [[Earl Letiecq]] - guitars
* [[Paul Zamost]] - bass

=== 1985-1986 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* [[Robert O'Connor]] - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1987 - 1988 ===
* [[Chris Bjorklund]] - bass
* [[Joe Haggerty]] - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Earl Letiecq - guitars

=== 1988 - 1990 ===
* Chris Bjorklund - guitars
* Joe Haggerty - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Tom Woods - bass

=== 1991 - 2003 ===

* On hiatus, outside a couple reunion shows

=== 2004 - 2010 ===
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Paul Zamost - bass
* Steve Economou - drums
* [[Robert McNaughton]] - guitars

== References ==

* [http://www.effigies.com Effigies.com], lineups discography and just about everything else. Direct sentences taken are put in double-quotes.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.effigies.com/ Official Homepage] - Very informative
* [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068057840560 Official Facebook Page]
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/ Dementlieu Effigies page] - Lots of detail
* [http://www.myspace.com/effigies MySpace page, run by Paul]
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/effigies_main.html KFTH's Effigies page]
* [http://www.mp3.com/effigies/artists/19717/biography.html mp3.com Bio]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Effigies Wikipedia page]
* [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html Article in Perfect Sound Magazine] - Good reference for early dates
* [https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jugheadsbasementtnh/episodes/2024-09-23T06_00_00-07_00 2024 Interview with Paul and Steve on Jughead's Basement]

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The Effigies

2024-10-29T17:45:00Z

Patrick: /* Releases */

'''The Effigies''' are one of Chicago's oldest and longest-running punk bands. The band formed in early [[1980]] and consistently played and recorded throughout the 1980s.

In [[2004]], The Effigies returned with 3 of the 4 original members. They released their first album in over 20 years in [[2007]]. In 2010, it was announced that original line-up was to play a show at the [[Double Door]] to coincide with the reissue of the '''Busted At Oz''' compilation but this appearance was cancelled when original guitarist Earl Letiecq announced he had no intention of playing with his former band. After that, band activities ceased. On August 26, 2023, vocalist John Kezdy died from injuries he sustained after he collided with a parked Amazon delivery vehicle while he was bicycling. After his death, it was revealed that the band was in the process of planning new activity. In 2024, it was announced that the band would be releasing a new album along with a reissue of their first LP, "For Ever Ground". The band also announced a return to the stage, with the original rhythm section of Paul Zamost and Steve Economou joined by guitarist Andy Gerber and guitarist/vocalist Geoff Sabin

== Current Lineup ==

* [[Paul Zamost]] - Bass
* [[Steve Economou]] - Drums
* Andy Gerber - Guitar
* Geoff Sabin - Vocals, Guitar

== Releases ==

* '''[[Haunted Town]] EP''' ([[Autumn Records]], October or November [[1981]]).
** Re-released ([[Ruthless Records]], [[1984]]), with "Security" as added track.
* '''[[Bodybag / Security]] 7"''' (Ruthless Records, [[1982]])
* '''[[We're Da Machine]] EP''' (Ruthless Records, [[1983]])
* '''[[For Ever Grounded]] LP''' (Ruthless Records, 1984)
** Remixed and reissued on CD and LP as the "40th Anniversary Edition" in 2024.
* '''[[Fly On A Wire]] LP''' ([[Fever Records]], [[1985]])
* '''[[Ink]] LP'''(Fever Records, [[1986]])
* '''[[Reside]] CD''' (Criminal IQ Records, [[2007]])
* '''[[...on the move or in danger (stop) This will have been my life (stop)]] EP''' (Criminal IQ Records, 2009)
* '''[[Est. 1980 * Chicago]]''' 12" EP (BFD, 2024)
** Features two songs from the "Burned" LP and two remixed songs from "For Ever Grounded" LP
** Limited to 500 copies
* '''[[Burned]]''' CD/LP (BFD, 2024)
** Guitars by Andy Gerber and Keith Shitega
** Vocals completed by John before his death.

=== Collections ===

* '''Remains Nonviewable LP''' ([[Roadkill Records]], [[1989]]) - "Collection of almost all early material up to, and including part of, ''For Ever Grounded''. It is thought that 2,000 copies were actually distributed. ''Remains Nonviewable'' was re-released on C.D. in late [[1995]] by [[Touch & Go Records]]"

=== Compilations ===

* [[Busted at Oz]] (Autumn Records, 1981) - Live versions of "Guns of Ballots" and "Quota".
* [[The Middle of America Compilation]] (HID, 1984) - A re-mixed version of "Security"
* '''The Enigma Variations''' ([[Enigma]], 1985) - "Blue Funk"

=== Live Albums ===

* '''V.M.L. Live Presents the Effigies 12/16/95''' ([[V.M.L. Records]], [[1996]]) - "Livetracks from the first reunion show of original members since 1992. Recordedlive 12/16/1995, at the Lounge Ax, Chicago, Illinois. 1,000 pressed."

== History ==

=== Band Formation ===

Though a few sites list The Effigies starting in [[1979]] [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/index.html] [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html], this is not the case. In [[1978]], John Kezdy dropped out of the University of Wisconsin and began to learn the guitar. He and his good friend Steve Economou decided to look into into starting a band. In a [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/int_noise6.html 1981 interview in Noise 6], Kezdy stated he met Paul Zamost at [[Neo]], and along with a mysterious singer named Norman, teamed up with Economou and started practicing. Norman was unceremoniously canned after a few practices, and John took over on vocals and guitar, although by his own admission he was an inadequate guitarist. By this point (which must have been around summer of 1980) John, Paul and Steve were regulars at the [[Oz]]. Knowing their need for a 4th member, Oz owner [[Dem Hopkins]] (though Paul said in a [[2007]] conversation that they met at a house party) introduced them to Earl Letiecq, who had recently arrived from upstate New York. Letiecq had previously played guitar in a band called [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/index.html Wreck'n'Crew]. With Letiecq on board, Kezdy was able to shift full-time to vocals. After a couple months working together they had a set list and on November 9th, 1980 they played their first gig at Oz, opening up for [[Strike Under]]. The band quickly became known as one of the best punk groups in the city, and within a month or so, scored a high profile gig [http://www.dementlieu.com/users/obik/arc/blackflag/80/live1212-13.html opening for Black Flag] at [[Stages]].

=== 1981 ===

The Effigies played regularly in Chicago, appearing frequently at [[OZ]] and [[Space Place]], including another gig opening for Black Flag on March 23. The band appeared on [[Busted at Oz]], also recorded in March, and later that year would record their first EP, [[Haunted Town]], which would be released in November. A minor controversy erupted in October, when the Effigies refused to play a benefit show for [[O'Banions]], claiming the owners cared more about money than the punk scene. Nevertheless, the band did play O'Banions in December, shortly before embarking on a West Coast tour. This tour made the Effigies the first Chicago punk band to tour nationally.

=== 1982 ===

The band went on a tour of the East Coast towards the end of the year.

== Previous Lineups ==

=== 1980-1984 ===
* [[Steve Economou]] - drums
* [[John Kezdy]] - vocals, lyrics
* [[Earl Letiecq]] - guitars
* [[Paul Zamost]] - bass

=== 1985-1986 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* [[Robert O'Connor]] - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1987 - 1988 ===
* [[Chris Bjorklund]] - bass
* [[Joe Haggerty]] - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Earl Letiecq - guitars

=== 1988 - 1990 ===
* Chris Bjorklund - guitars
* Joe Haggerty - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Tom Woods - bass

=== 1991 - 2003 ===

* On hiatus, outside a couple reunion shows

=== 2004 - 2010 ===
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Paul Zamost - bass
* Steve Economou - drums
* [[Robert McNaughton]] - guitars

== References ==

* [http://www.effigies.com Effigies.com], lineups discography and just about everything else. Direct sentences taken are put in double-quotes.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.effigies.com/ Official Homepage] - Very informative
* [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068057840560 Official Facebook Page]
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/ Dementlieu Effigies page] - Lots of detail
* [http://www.myspace.com/effigies MySpace page, run by Paul]
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/effigies_main.html KFTH's Effigies page]
* [http://www.mp3.com/effigies/artists/19717/biography.html mp3.com Bio]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Effigies Wikipedia page]
* [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html Article in Perfect Sound Magazine] - Good reference for early dates
* [https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jugheadsbasementtnh/episodes/2024-09-23T06_00_00-07_00 2024 Interview with Paul and Steve on Jughead's Basement]

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Naked Raygun

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[[Image:NR-Group.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Final Naked Raygun lineup]]

'''Naked Raygun''' was one of the first, one of the longest running and one of the best Chicago punk bands. They are considered by a large majority to be the most important band in the history of Chicago punk. Raygun was active (in various lineups) from [[1980]] to [[1992]], along with reunion shows in [[1997]]. In late [[2006]] Raygun reformed and is still active. They were one of the few bands to span the entire decade of the 80s and played with or helped bring along most of the acts during that time. In 2021, the band released their first LP of new material in 31 years.

== Members ==

Current:

* [[Jeff Pezzati]] - Vocals (1980-1992, 2006- )
* [[Eric Spicer]] - Drums (1984-1992, 2006- )
* [[Bill Stephens]] - Guitar (1989-1992, 2006- )
* [[Fritz Doreza]] - Bass (2014 - )

Past:

* [[Santiago Durango]] - Guitar (1980-1983)
* [[Marko Pezzati]] - Bass (1980-1981)
* [[Bobby Strange]] - Drums (1980)
* [[Jim Colao]] - Drums (1980-1984)
* [[John Lundin]] - Drums, Keyboards (1980-1981)
* [[Camilo Gonzalez]] - Bass (1981-1985)
* [[John Haggerty]] - Guitar (1983-1989)
* [[Pete Mittler]] - Bass (live) (2011-2014)
* [[Pierre Kezdy]] - Bass (1985-1992, 2006-2020, R.I.P.)

== Records ==

* [[Basement Screams]] EP ([[1983]], [[Ruthless Records]])
* [[Flammable Solid]] 7" (1983, Ruthless Records)
* [[Throb Throb]] LP ([[1985]], [[Homestead Records]])
* [[All Rise]] LP ([[1986]], Homestead Records)
* [[Vanilla Blue]] 7" ([[1987]], [[Sandpounder Records]])
* [[Jettison]] LP ([[1988]], [[Caroline Records]])
* [[Treason]] 12" (1989, Caroline Records)
* [[Understand?]] LP (1989, Caroline Records)
* [[Naked Raygun - Home (Song)|Home 7"]] ([[1990]], Caroline Records)
* [[Raygun...Naked Raygun]] LP (1990, Caroline Records)
* [[Last of the Demohicans]] CD ([[1997]], [[Dyslexic Records]])
* [[Free Shit]] (Live) CD/LP ([[2001]], [[Haunted Town Records]])
* "Mein Iron Maiden" b/w "Out Of Your Mind" 7" ([[2009]], Riot Fest Records)
* "Growing Away" b/w "Just For Me" 7" ([[2010]], Riot Fest Records)
* "Burning Red" b/w "Black Eyed Blue" 7" ([[2011]], Riot Fest Records)
* [[Over The Overlords]] LP/CD (2021, [[Wax Trax Records]])
* "Amishes" 7"/digital single (2023, Wax Trax Records)

=== Compilations (incomplete) ===

* [[Busted at Oz]] ([[Autumn Records]], March 1981) - ''Bomb Shelter, When the Screaming Stops, Paranoia, Libido''
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/comps/codeblue.html Code Blue cassette] (Last Rites, 1984) - ''No Sex'', ''Only In America''
* [[The Middle of America Compilation]] ([[H.I.D.]], 1984) - ''I Don't Know, Stupid''
* [[Sub Pop 100]] (Sub Pop, 1986) - ''Bananacuda''
* [[The Wailing Ultimate]] (Homestead, 1987) - ''I Remember''
* Rat Music For Rat People Vol. III (1987) - ''Rocks of Sweden''
* Beautiful Happiness (Happy, 1988) - ''Vanilla Blue''
* Something's Gone Wrong Again, The Buzzcocks Covers Compilation (Caroline, 1992) - ''Love Battery'', ''Running Free''
* Faster & Louder: Hardcore Punk, vol. 2 (Rhino, 1993) - ''Rat Patrol''

=== Unreleased or Obscure ===

* ''Promo Tape'' (Around March/April 1982)
** Sent out to potential bookings, Reviewed in [[CR]] #20
** Tracks include Mofo, Bombshelter, Emperor Tojo, Party Dolls and Coitus Interruptus

* ''Roger Moore''
** Popular early track (1981 timeframe), never recorded

* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/albums/nakedraygun_artof.html The Art of Throb Throb]
** Bootleg LP recorded 6/22/1985, Hoboken, NJ

* [[Chicago Sound]]
** Presumably a bootleg, as the sound quality is mediocre, although the disc is labeled as "[[Sandpounder Records]] 002".
** CD released around 2000. Contains two live shows:
:: Eagles Club, Milwaukee 10/29/1989 - complete show with [[Bill Stephens]] on guitar
:: WUST Radio Hall, Washington DC 6/20/1985 - partial show with Haggerty

== History ==

=== 1980 ===

[[Image:Naked raygun-wide.jpg|right|400px]]

Naked Raygun began in February of 1980 when Marko Pezzati and Santiago Durango, who were both students at the University of Illinois at Chicago, met at [[O'Banions]]. Distressed about the lack of punk bands in Chicago, they decided to form a group. Jim Colao--a friend of Santiagos from UIC--joined the band briefly, but left almost immediately after joining. Many singers were tried, including Jim Colao's girlfriend until Marko enlisted his younger brother Jeff, who at the time was singing in a cover band, Condor, and had "an afro three miles wide". After obtaining a more punk-rock hairdo, Jeff Pezzati started practicing with Marko and Santiago at [[222 S. Morgan St.]], playing their first gig shortly thereafter in June. At this point they used the name [[Negro Commando]]. Shortly thereafter Bobby Strange signed up on drums and they recorded a demo, which would eventually be included on the [[Basement Screams]] CD reissue. The band's first gig as Naked Raygun was in August at the original [[Oz]]. Their third gig was on October 5 in Detroit, at a club called Nunnzio's; when the rest of the band went to pick up Strange, they found he had pawned his drum kit to buy drugs. They retrieved his drums and made the gig, but the audience walked out on them. Strange left in December, and the band tried out various replacements. One short-term replacement was John Lundin, who quickly switched over to keyboards. For their New Years Eve gig at [[Oz]], Jim Colao rejoined as the full-time drummer.

The origin of the band's name remains somewhat unclear. According to a 2006 interview in Alternative Press, Marko Pezzati claimed it was chosen more or less at random, although he had insisted the name include "nude" or "naked". However, in the same interview, Durango stated he came up with the name as a tribute to the Sex Pistols. Although many believed the band's name was a play on "Ronald Reagan", this is apparently not the case.

=== 1981-1982 ===
[[Image:NakedPezzati.jpg|right|thumb|Naked Pezzati @ Tuts, 1981]]

With a stable lineup in place, Naked Raygun began to play regularly in Chicago. Initially the band played primarily loft parties around UIC, but soon began regular gigs at [[Oz]]. In March of 1981, Raygun recorded live tracks for the [[Busted at Oz]] comp - the first time Raygun appeared on vinyl. Marko Pezzati left the band in 1981 (likely April/May, from [[Coolest Retard|CR]] 13&14) and was replaced by original Silver Abuse member Camilo Gonzalez. John Lundin left April/May 1981. Because he was not replaced, Naked Raygun ditched the keyboards and became a four piece. The band closed out 1981 by playing a New Year's Eve gig at [[O'Banions]] with [[Trial by Fire]] (according to [[CR]] #18). By mid-1982, [[John Haggerty]] began joining the band onstage to play saxophone and occasional 2nd guitar. A [http://www.dementlieu.com/users/obik/arc/effigies/int_dc2.html review] of their July 4th show at [[Exit]] actually calls Haggerty Raygun's "new guitarist/saxophonist".

In this period, Raygun's music was very experimental and quite different from the more straight-ahead Buzzcocks-influenced punk sound that would later bring them fame. Durango, in particular, would frequently experiment with his guitar sound, changing nearly from gig to gig. In a [[1992]] [http://petdance.com/actionpark/bigblack/press/mrr112.php interview], [[Steve Albini]] raved "I mean, they were so weird back then. Totally left field. Going to see them live at that time was totally invigorating because they were so damn weird. It was like a space age rockabilly band. With this bizarre jungle drumming going on. And periodically they would take too much drugs or whatever, and Santiago would come out with this completely underwater guitar sound. It would just flatten everybody." Albini later wrote an extended paean to the early Raygun incarnation in the liner notes for [[Basement Screams]]. Frustratingly, very little recorded output exists from this period, save for the [[222 S. Morgan St.]] demo, four songs on [[Busted at Oz]], a few poor-quality demo tracks on the posthumous [[Last of the Demohicans]] CD, and [[Basement Screams]].

=== 1983 ===

[[Image:LR1-Raygun.jpg|left|250px|thumb|The ultra-rare Durango and Haggerty lineup]]

In January 1983, [[John Haggerty]] joined Raygun on guitar. He had played sax on ''Swingo'' for [[Basement Screams]], and occasionally joined Raygun onstage. This two-guitar lineup would exist only for a few months, but apparently put on some legendary shows (including a show on January 21, 1983 at the [[Metro]], reviewed in [http://www.chicagopunkpix.com/LastRites/LR1.pdf Last Rites #1].) According to Haggerty, the band briefly discussed adding his guitar parts to the already-recorded [[Basement Screams]], but in the end decided to release it as originally recorded. [[Santiago Durango]] later said that he had already decided to leave the band, and asked Haggerty to join as his eventual replacement. In March 1983, the band embarked on their first [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/nakedraygun_mrr19.html tour], a 10-day East Coast swing in March including a show opening for [http://www.missionofburma.com/home.html Mission of Burma] in Washington DC. This tour took place before [[Basement Screams]] had been released; it's not clear if Durango was still in the band for the tour, as he left Raygun to join [[Big Black]] sometime in 1983 ([[Matter]] #4 from July said he was "ex-Naked Raygun"). Ironically, [[Jeff Pezzatti]] was playing bass in [[Big Black]] at the time. The [[Basement Screams]] EP was finally released in July or August.

During this time, Durango and both Pezzati brothers lived in a coach house at [http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=1129+West+Drummond,+Chicago,+IL 1129 West Drummond] in the Lincoln Park neighborhood (according to the liner notes of [[Last of the Demohicans]]). [[Steve Albini]] described the "Naked Raygun house" as a central part of the Chicago punk scene during this time. It was at this house where Big Black's lineup formed, when Durango was distracted from watching a football game by the sounds of Pezzati and Albini practicing in the basement, and asked if he could play along with them.

With Haggerty on lead guitar, the band recorded [[Throb Throb]] in the summer of 1983, which because of funding would not get released until [[1985]]. The [[Flammable Solid]] 7-inch, containing two songs from the album and an alternative mix of "Libido", was released in late 1983.

===1984===

[[Image:NR-FirstSpicerShow.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Flyer for Eric Spicer's first show]]

Though Colao played on Throb Throb, he left the band in the summer of 1984 before the record was released. He left under less than amicable circumstances, as he disagreed with the rest of the band about going on an West Coast tour before releasing Throb Throb to raise funds. Colao felt that going on a cross-country tour with no record to sell was a financial mistake, and wanted to play only larger local gigs until they had the cash to release Throb Throb. Colao was replaced by former [[DV8]] drummer [[Eric Spicer]]. In a posting on his [http://www.myspace.com/sonofaraygun MySpace page], Spicer joked that he wound up joining the band solely because "I just made sure I never missed a practice." Spicer's first show was on July 14 at [[Tuts]]. Despite changing drummers and encountering delays in releasing [[Throb Throb]], Raygun steadily gained popularity and toured the Midwest (in the summer) and the West Coast (in September/October), and opened for the Ramones at the 5000-seat [[Aragon Ballroom]] in Chicago. Though still not having released a full-length album at this point, Raygun did release songs on the "Code Blue" cassette compilation and [[WNUR]]'s [[The Middle of America Compilation]]. Many of the songs that would make up their next LP [[All Rise]] had already been written by this point, as evidenced on Jason Willis's audience recording of the [http://scarstuff.blogspot.com/2006/02/naked-raygun-live-at-vfw18-in-kc-mo.html August 11, 1984 show at the VFW#18 in Kansas City]. As the band gained wider acclaim, [[Jeff Pezzati]] eventually decided to leave [[Big Black]] in late 1984 to focus solely on Raygun.

=== 1985 ===

[[Throb Throb]] was finally released in early 1985, followed by East Coast gigs in April and June. The album was very well received and established the band as one of the top American post-punk bands; a review in [http://www.operationphoenixrecords.com/mrrissue23.html Maximumrocknroll] pegged them as "one of the most important bands in the country". By this point, Raygun was becoming a huge draw in Chicago, graduating from clubs like the [[Cubby Bear]] and [[Tuts]] to regularly playing the [[Cabaret Metro]]. Raygun also began what would become a hometown tradition by playing a Thanksgiving show at Metro--infamously, Pezzati took a chainsaw to a turkey onstage and threw the remains into the audience.

[[Camilo Gonzalez]] played on the tours after [[Throb Throb]] was released, but subsequently left the band and was replaced by [[Pierre Kezdy]]. Kezdy joined shortly before [[All Rise]] was recorded, but did not contribute any songs to the record, which was mostly written by Pezzati and Haggerty. Although according to a fanzine interview the band was targeting a Christmas release, [[All Rise]] did not hit the stores until [[1986]].

===1986===

[[All Rise]] was released in the spring of [[1986]] to nearly unanimous praise, garnering rave reviews from everyone from alternative media stalwarts like Trouser Press to the New York Times. The first to feature the Pezzati/Haggerty/Kezdy/Spicer lineup, this album is still generally considered the definitive Raygun album. Although by this point the Chicago punk scene had splintered somewhat, Raygun continued to be immensely popular, the only band that could bridge the gap between older scenesters and hardcore punk kids. The band played several high profile all-ages gigs at the [[Metro]], one of which (9/14/1986) was vividly memorialized by [[Greg Dunlap]] in the liner notes to the 1999 reissue of [[All Rise]].

===1987===

The band had completed their contract with [[Homestead Records]] by releasing [[All Rise]], and early in 1987 released Pierre Kezdy's [[Vanilla Blue]] as a single on their own [[Sandpounder Records]]. Subsequently, ex-Minor Threat guitarist Lyle Preslar signed the band to a three-album contract with Caroline Records. Raygun recorded [[Jettison]], which would be their first Caroline release, in Chicago with producers [[Iain Burgess]] and Larry Sturm. [[Pierre Kezdy]] and [[Eric Spicer]] also contributed songwriting to the album; as they had both joined shortly before [[All Rise]] was recorded, they had not written songs previously for Raygun.

The band had become such a huge local draw that they could no longer play the 1100-capacity [[Metro]], and moved up to the 2500-person [[Riviera]] during this year. The November 20, 1987 Riviera gig was professionally recorded by [[Tim Powell]] of Metro Mobile recording, and several songs (including their cover of Stiff Little Fingers' "Suspect Device") would be released on [[Jettison]] and as bonus tracks on the 1999 album reissues. (Powell had previously recorded the band for [[Busted at Oz]] with a completely different lineup and, according to [[Jeff Pezzati]], only 30 people in the audience.)

Despite receiving critical acclaim and drawing big crowds in Chicago, Raygun's members still held down day jobs (Pezzati worked at a design engineering firm, Spicer at Kinko's, and Haggerty tended bar), which perhaps contributed to the relatively small amount of touring they did. The band regularly played New York City and Washington DC, and would play weekend gigs around the Midwest, but as John Haggerty would later note, "we didn't get out of town very much, probably less than what most people think" (Alternative Press interview, 2006). Certainly Raygun toured much less than contemporaries such as [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/blackflag/1984.html Black Flag] and [http://www.thirdav.com/hd_discog/dates.html Husker Du]. The inability (or reluctance) to tour more would later become a bone of contention for Haggerty in particular.

===1988===

After the release of [[Jettison]] in May, Raygun did an extensive East Coast tour, playing 25 gigs in 30 days (according to an interview in [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/nakedraygun_id14.html Ink Disease fanzine]). A shorter West Coast tour followed, including a gig at the famed [http://www.924gilman.org/index.html 924 Gilman Street] club in Berkeley. (How the band members coped with the no-alcohol policy at Gilman Street remains unclear.) [[Jettison]] was also well-received, with many reviews noting that the band had evolved toward a more varied sound, thanks to all four members contributing songs. Later that year, Raygun would record their second album for Caroline, [[Understand]].

===1989===

Raygun returned to [[Metro]] for the record release show for [[Understand]] on April 22. Following the release, the band finally made it to Europe for the first time in their career, playing a 5 week series of gigs across the continent. A highlight of the tour came at their gig in London (5/19/1989), when Steve Diggle of the Buzzcocks joined them onstage for the encore. Several songs from the June 4, 1989 gig at AJZ in Verden, Germany would eventually be released on [[Last of the Demohicans]].

Though it was not well known at the time, tensions within the band had been building over the past year. [[John Haggerty]], in particular, had become increasingly dissatisfied for a number of reasons. Haggerty wanted to quit his day job, tour more, and generally make the band a full-time pursuit, and felt frustrated by the other members' reluctance to do so. In interviews after Raygun broke up, Haggerty also spoke of feeling that the band had stagnated musically. In a 1999 interview, [[Jeff Pezzati]] tacitly agreed, saying that he had fallen into the trap of writing too many songs around Haggerty's big-guitar sound.

A major source of conflict involved business matters. [[Karen Bemis]], [[Jeff Pezzati]]'s longtime girlfriend who he married in 1988, had been acting as the band's manager for several years, and Haggerty, Spicer, and Kezdy were apparently not very involved in the financial side of the band. Although the details are unclear (and, in fairness, Bemis has never told her side of the story), Haggerty felt that "Jeff and Karen pretty much called all the shots" regarding band matters, and Kezdy agreed that "(Bemis) was getting paid for things she had nothing to do with" (Alternative Press interview, 2006).

Haggerty attempted to voice his concerns to the other band members, but felt ignored; he would later say that "Jeff started to think of the band as 'his' band, and I wanted to think of the band as 'our' band, and ultimately, that's a deal-breaker". He quit in August 1989. Spicer, who was also angry at Pezzati for failing to keep them informed about money issues, also wanted to quit but was talked into staying on by Kezdy.

The remaining band members quickly recruited a new guitarist, [[Bill Stephens]], who had previously played in [[Product 19]] opening for Raygun at Metro. With an East Coast tour already booked, Stephens only had a week to learn the material, but stepped in without difficulty. The [[Chicago Sound]] bootleg CD documents one of Stephens' early gigs with the band.

===1990===

Having decided to carry on without Haggerty, the band remained active throughout 1990, and toured Europe again in May of 1990. [[Raygun...Naked Raygun]] was recorded during 1990 with producer Keith Auerbach. [[Pierre Kezdy]] described the recording sessions as "sort of semi-catastrophic" (Ink Disease interview 1990), perhaps portending the chilly reception that was to come. When the album was released in October 1990, it received generally mediocre reviews, mostly centering around the muddy sound and relatively uninspiring songwriting. [[Bill Stephens]] also was widely criticized simply for not being [[John Haggerty]]. [[Eric Spicer]] concedes now that "it wasn't great--the sound was all wrong", and [[Raygun...Naked Raygun]] certainly pales in comparison with the standard set by [[All Rise]] and [[Jettison]].

===1991-1992===

With [[Raygun...Naked Raygun]], the band had completed their contract with Caroline Records. Raygun continued to play local shows and do short tours during 1991, and played at [[Metro]] in July as part of the club's 9th anniversary celebration. However, by this point the band members' enthusiasm was clearly waning. Spicer would later say, "(the band) was becoming like a second job", and Stephens added "it just became this side thing". Somewhat ironically, by the end of 1991, the music that Raygun had pioneered and kept vital throughout the 1980's was becoming wildly popular, and other Chicago bands were starting to gain national recognition.

In early 1992, the band entered the studio to record four new songs, which would become known as "the last demo". By this point, both Spicer and Stephens had decided to leave the band, and Kezdy and Pezzati did not attempt to dissuade them. After one final show at the Riviera, Raygun called it quits. The band never issued an official announcement--they simply stopped playing shows.

For the next few years, most of the band members remained completely inactive musically. [[Pierre Kezdy]] joined John Haggerty in [[Pegboy]] in 1994, but Pezzati, Spicer, and Stephens essentially retired.

===1997 Reunion===

In March 1997, the final band lineup decided to re-record the "last demo", since the original tapes had been lost. The four songs were recorded with [[Steve Albini]] and subsequently released on the collection [[Last of the Demohicans]] in mid-1997. The band then re-formed and played three sold-out reunion shows at [[Metro]] on November 29-30 and December 1. Two shows were initially announced, but they sold out so quickly that a third had to be added. These shows, the first Raygun gigs in Chicago in five years, would eventually be documented on the [[Free Shit]] album.

At the time, rumors circulated that the band was writing new songs and preparing to record another album. However, these proved untrue, as after the reunion shows the band disappeared again. [[Jeff Pezzati]] formed [[The Bomb]] in 1999, Stephens continued playing in [[The Tarts]], and Kezdy held down the bass spot in [[Pegboy]]; Spicer did not play in any other bands after Raygun.

=== 1999 ===

In 1999, [[Quarterstick Records]] re-released all of the NR albums, including the long out-of-print [[Basement Screams]]. All the albums, except [[Raygun...Naked Raygun]] came with bonus tracks and extensive liner notes and photographs. Despite the fact that most people never heard Basement Screams until 7+ years after their breakup, the opening track ''I Lie'' became one of the most well-known Raygun anthems. More reunion shows were rumored, but never took place for unclear reasons.

=== 2006 Reunion Show ===

[[Image:NR-JBTV2006.jpg|left|200px]]

On November 5th, [[2006]] Raygun played their first show in over 9 years at [http://myspace.com/riotfest2005 Riot Fest 2006]. The lineup was the final one - Pezzati, Kezdy, Stephens and Spicer. It created quite a buzz and folks from all over the US (and Europe!) traveled to Chicago to see Raygun.

To promote their show, Raygun made their first televsion appearance in 10 years on October 19th, 2006 on local Chicago music show [http://www.jbtvonline.com/ JBTV]. It featured a continuous interview with Jeff, Bill and Pierre along with the video to [[Home]] and a few live concert videos (Managua, The Sniper Song). The show also had a bunch of videos from fellow Riot Fest acts. Part two of the Raygun interview appeared on on the October 25th show of JBTV.

Raygun also played a secret, invite-only show at the Cobra Lounge in Chicago on October 19 as a warmup for the Riot Fest show--their first gig since the 1997 reunion shows at the Metro. Video of three songs ([[Vanilla Blue]], Knock Me Down, and the set closer Managua) are up on [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=naked%2Braygun&search=Search YouTube].

On November 3rd, Raygun did an short interview and played live on Q101's ''Morning Fix''. The interview was at 8am and they played [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK_--ieAfzQ Vanilla Blue] towards the end of the hour. On November 4th, they played another warmup show at Subterranean (with 4 Star Alarm, [[The Bomb]] and The Briefs) under the pseudonym Holyy Lazarski Nahane.

=== 2007 Shows and DVD ===
[[Image:Rf2007.jpg|right|85px]]

In January 2007, Raygun announced that they are officially back together and began shows again. They played April 27th at the House of Blues in Chicago (with [[The Effigies]], Bollweevils and Shot Baker) and May 4th/5th at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis. They were joined in Minneapolis by [[The Methadones]], Shot Baker and Dillinger Four.

For the late Chicago show, Jake Burns of Stiff Little Fingers joined Raygun on stage to perform two songs - ''Suspect Device'' and ''Alternative Ulster''. For the late show in Chicago and both shows in Minneapolis, Raygun was joined onstage by [[Dan Schafer]] to perform [[Sludgeworth]]'s ''Someday''.

They also announced that a CD/DVD of their Riot Fest weekend will be released on November 6th, 2007. It includes footage of their main show as well as the warmup shows.

On October 26th, 2007 Naked Raygun played at [http://www.thefestfl.com/ The Fest 6 in Florida]. Raygun also headlined the first night of Riot Fest 2007 on Saturday, November 17. At the end of November, Raygun embarked on a West Coast tour, playing 10 shows in 10 days. They were joined by Swinging Utters and Shot Baker, playing gigs in Washington, Oregon and California. On December 22, 2007 Naked Raygun played a special XMas show at Reggie's Rock Club which was was preceded by a playing of their DVD.

=== 2008 ===

On January 12, 2008 Raygun played their first show in Detroit in over 15 years at Small's Bar. In March, Raygun played at the South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. On March 15 Raygun played a set at Cobra Lounge to celebrate its 2nd anniversary. [[Haunted Town Records]] released remastered versions of [[Throb Throb]] and [[All Rise]] on vinyl.

=== 2009 ===

Raygun plays two shows at the House of Blues on January 2nd and 3rd. On August 29th Raygun played a free Riot Fest preview show at a practice space. In September Raygun embarked on a small east coast tour with Shot Baker and Paint it Black. On October 9th, Raygun headlined a Riot Fest show at the [[Metro]] along with fellow 80s punks [[Rights of the Accused]] and [[No Empathy]].

== See also ==
* [[List of Naked Raygun Songs]]

== Interviews ==

* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/nakedraygun_cr13.html Coolest Retard #13, 1981]
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/nakedraygun_mrr19.html MRR #19, 1984]
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/info/nakedraygun_FSinter.html Flipside #46, 1985]
* [http://www.operationphoenixrecords.com/suburbanvoicenakedraygun.html Suburban Voice, 1985]
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/nakedraygun_bl.html Bum Leg #2, 1985]
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/nakedraygun_id14.html Ink Disease #14, 1988]
* [http://www.petdance.com/nr/interviews/this.html THIS fanzine, 1989]
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/nakedraygun_id17.html Ink Disease #17, 1990]
* [http://www.petdance.com/nr/interviews/hell-on-wheels.html Tour story about a broken van]

== References ==

* [[Going Underground]] by George Hurchalla - Throb Throb release/recording dates and Colao's take on leaving.

== External Links ==

===Official and affiliated sites===
* [http://www.nakedraygun.org Naked Raygun official site]
* [http://www.tgrec.com/bands/band.php?id=55 NR page on Touch and Go]
* [http://www.myspace.com/sonofaraygun Eric Spicer's MySpace page]
* [http://www.myspace.com/nakedraygun Unofficial MySpace page]
* [http://www.coldwarskateboards.com/nakedraygun/ Naked Raygun skateboards]
* [https://www.facebook.com/NRpunk/?fref=ts Official Facebook profile]
* [https://nakedraygun.bandcamp.com/ NR's Quarterstick Reissues on Bandcamp]

===Fan sites and discographies===
* [http://www.petdance.com/nr/ Petdance NR pages, top notch]
* [http://www.petdance.com/nr/discography/ Petdance Discography] - main reference for this page
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/nakedraygun_main.html Kill From The Heart Raygun page] - band history and discography
* [http://throbthrob.wordpress.com/ Throb Throb] - fan site

===Reviews===
* [https://securesite.chireader.com/cgi-bin/Archive/abridged2.bat?path=1999/991001/NAKED&search=%22naked%20raygun%22 Career retrospective in the Chicago Reader (1999)]
* [http://www.trouserpress.com/bandpages/NAKED_RAYGUN.html TrouserPress reviews the NR albums]
* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:51ua6j5h7180 Naked Raygun allmusic page]
* [http://petdance.com/actionpark/bigblack/press/mrr112.php Steve Albini interview discussing early Naked Raygun] (among many other things)
* [http://www.emergingthoughts.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36&Itemid=45 Article on NR's Nov 6, 2006 show]

== YouTube Clips ==

* Promo videos
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebhk63N6f70 Vanilla Blue]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFWeTDzdVzM Home]

* Live, 10/19/2006 reunion show at Cobra Lounge
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKYDmBURnm4 Vanilla Blue]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ2RKWpCwvE Knock Me Down]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgjRNlhKx3w Managua, set closer]

* Live, 11/5/2006 at Riot Fest
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWNqI_PRZr4 Riot Fest DVD trailer]

* Live, early 1980's in Chicago
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e2J3o8001o Surf Combat (from Chicago Punk Rock 1980's DVD)]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxhyZrd8g8k Bombshelter / Tojo (from Chicago Punk Rock 1980's DVD)]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xznlRf6mrQg Leeches (from Chicago Punk Rock 1980's DVD)]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5maD-ixnwcA Roller Queen (from Chicago Punk Rock 1980's DVD)]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXG1Kj8Wyko Live at the Metro circa 84/85]

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Cap'n Jazz

2024-10-16T20:43:12Z

Patrick:

'''Cap'n Jazz''' was a band from Buffalo Grove, formed in the beginning of the 1990's. The original quartet included high school friends Tim Kinsella, Victor Villarreal, Sam Zurick, and Tim's younger brother, Mike. The band grew out of Tim and Victor's previous band, Toe Jam. Cap'n Jazz made a name for themselves in the growing suburban punk and emo scene based on intense live performances, Tim's word-play and Victor's unique guitar playing. In [[1994]], they added Milwaukee resident Davey vonBohlen as second guitarist. This line up would record the band's lone LP, ''[[Burritos, Inspiration Point, Fork Balloon Sports, Cards In The Spokes, Automatic Biographies, Kites, Kung Fu, Trophies, Banana Peels We've Slipped On, And Egg Shells We've Tippy Toed Over]]'', which was released in early [[1995]]. Cap'n Jazz broke up in July of that year after Victor overdosed on prescription medication while the band was on tour. After their demise, the band's reputation exploded, owing, at least in part, to vonBohlen's next band, indie-rockers The Promise Ring (begun as a side-project while he was still in Cap'n Jazz). The band's releases, which had originally been issued in small numbers on tiny, mostly short-lived labels, proved nearly impossible to find until the situation was remedied by Jade Tree Records (then the home of The Promise Ring and Tim Kinsella's next band, Joan of Arc) who issued a double CD discography in [[1998]].

The original foursome of Tim, Mike, Sam, and Victor reunited as Owls in 2001. The group released an album but proved to be short-lived. All five members reunited in 2010 for a series of live shows. This reunion proved to be the impetus for the Owls to regroup and release a new record in 2014. The band reunited again in 2017 (with Nate Kinsella standing in for Davey vonBohlen, who declined to participate) for a series of live shows, including Riot Fest. The band reunited again in October of 2024 for an appearance at the Best Friends Forever Festival in Las Vegas. This was preceded by a show at the [[Empty Bottle]].

==Members==
* [[Tim Kinsella]] - Vocals/French Horn
* [[Victor Villarreal]] - Guitar/Backing Vocals
* [[Davey vonBohlen]] - Guitar/Backing Vocals (1994-1995, 2010)
* [[Sam Zurick]] - Bass
* [[Mike Kinsella]] - Drums/Backing Vocals
* [[Nate Kinsella]] - Guitar/Backing Vocals (2017, 2024)

==Discography==
===Releases===
* ''[[Boys 16 To 18 Years...Age Of Action]]'' 7" EP ([[Further Beyond Records]], [[1993]])
* ''[[Sometimes If You Stand Further Away From Something, It Does Not Seem As Big. Sometimes You Can Stand So Close To Something You Can Not Tell What You Are Looking At.]]'' 7" EP ([[Underdog Records]], 1993)
* ''[[Nothing Dies With Blue Skies]]'' split 7" with [[Friction]] ([[Shakefork Records]], 1995)
* ''[[Burritos, Inspiration Point, Fork Balloon Sports, Cards In The Spokes, Automatic Biographies, Kites, Kung Fu, Trophies, Banana Peels We've Slipped On, And Egg Shells We've Tippy Toed Over]]'' CD/LP ([[Man With Gun]], 1995)
* ''[[Analphabetapolothology]]'' double CD (Jade Tree Records, 1998)
**Discography of virtually everything the band released
**A truncated version was released on double vinyl in 2010

===Appearances===
* "Naive" on ''[[Atchung Chicago! Zwei]]'' LP/CD compilation (Underdog Records, 1993) - This song was excluded from the ''Analaphbetapolothology'' collection
* "Soria" on the ''[[Picking More Daisies]]'' double 7" compilation (Further Beyond Records, 1993)
* "No Need for a Piano Player When You've Got a Player Piano" and "In The Clear" on the ''[[How The Midwest Was Won]]'' double 7" EP ([[Subfusc]]/Kiss of Winter, 1993)
* "Scary Kids Scaring Kids" on ''[[It's A Punk Thing, You Wouldn't Understand]]'' LP compilation (Shakefork Records, 1993)
* "Winter Wonderland" on ''[[A Very Punk Christmas]]'' double 7" compilation ([[Rocco Records]]/Further Beyond Records, 1993)
* "Blue Grass" on ''Ghost Dance'' double 7" compilation (Slave Cut, 1994)
* "Beverly Hills 90210" on ''Punk TV'' LP compilation (Red Dawg Records, 1995)
* "Vision Giving Light" on the ''We've Lost Beauty'' LP compilation (File 13 Records, 1995) - This song was re-titled "Hey Ma, Do I Hafta Choke On These?" on the ''Analaphbetapolothology'' collection

==Other Musical Activities==
All the members of Cap'n Jazz have continued to make music in variety of different projects. With the exception of Davey, all have released solo projects (Tim and Victor under their own name, Mike as Owen and Sam as People Dick) and the members have also worked together in various projects. Below is a (probably incomplete) list of the various projects and bands which Cap'n Jazz members were a part of it (this list does not include guest appearances that the members may have made on other artists' work).
* [[Sky Corvair]] (Tim)
* Owls (Tim, Victor, Sam, & Mike)
* Joan of Arc (primarily Tim, with varying contributions Mike, Sam, and Victor)
* Ghosts And Vodka (Victor & Sam)
* Make Believe (Tim & Sam)
* American Football (Mike)
* The Promise Ring (Davey)
* The Knick'd Rakes (Tim & Mike)
* Everyoned (Tim)
* Vermont (Davey)
* Maritime (Davey)
* The One Up Downstairs (Mike)
* Friend/Enemy (Tim & Sam)
* Flashlight (Victor)
* Their/They're/There (Mike)
* Noyes (Victor)
* Tim Kinsella & Jenny Pulse (also known as "Good Fuck" and "gooF dUCK") (Tim)

== External links ==
* [https://www.facebook.com/capnjazz/?fref=ts Facebook profile]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/690592-Capn-Jazz Discogs profile]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cap%27n_Jazz Wikipedia]
* [http://www.jadetree.com/capn-jazz/ Official ''Jade Tree'' site]
* [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/capn-jazz-mn0000654543 Allmusic profile]
* [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JhEcBWSCPXkRMt1VK14i4 Spotify profile]

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Walkthrufyre Records

2024-10-07T20:59:48Z

Patrick: /* Trivia */

'''Walkthrufyre Records''' was started by a pair of businessmen who had worked in the record distribution industry. The label put out a number of records by Chicago-based punk and metal acts (with the exception of the White Pigs, who were from Connecticut) with the promise of offering these bands professional distribution for their records. Plans and reality ended up being two different things ([[ID Under]]’s [[Douglas Ward]] called their deal with the label “a deal with the devil”) and by the end of the decade, the label had collapsed.

== Discography ==
*'''WTF1735''' - [[Out Of Order]] – ''Paradise Lost'' LP ([[1986]])
*'''WTF1736''' - [[Life Sentence]] – ''Life Sentence'' 12" EP ([[1986]])
*'''WTF1738''' - [[No Empathy]] – ''Nothing Less Than Nothing At All'' LP ([[1988]])
*'''WTF1739''' - Burnt Offering – ''Burnt Offering'' LP ([[1989]])
*'''WTF1742''' - [[ID Under]] – ''Genericide'' LP ([[1988]])
*'''WTF1743''' - [[Impulse Manslaughter]] – ''Logical End'' LP ([[1988]])
*'''WTF1744''' - [[Life Sentence]] – ''No Experience Necessary'' LP ([[1989]])
*'''WTF1745''' - White Pigs – ''Song of Sin'' LP ([[1989]])
*'''WTF1746''' - [[Lost Cause]] – ''Chicks Go Wild'' 12" EP ([[1989]])

== Reissues ==
*[[Out of Order]]’s ''Paradise Lost'', [[Impulse Manslaughter]]'s ''Logical End'', and [[Life Sentence]]'s self-titled 12" are the only records released by the label that have seen official reissue, (''Paradise Lost'' in the form of the ''Survival of the Fittest'' collection on Victory Records, ''Logical End'' by Nuclear Blast Records in Germany, who handled all of [[Impulse Manslaughter]]'s European releases, and the Life Sentence record via the surviving members in 2018 after years of being bootlegged).

== Trivia ==
*The song “Professional Distribution” on [[Screeching Weasel]]’s ''[[Boogadaboogadaboogada!]]'' LP was written about the band’s encounter and reaction to a meeting with Walkthrufyre Records, who had offered to distribute their first LP. The meeting allegedly started with one of the guys from Walkthrufyre saying “We hear you got the buzz.” Needless to say, the band rejected the label’s offer. The insert of the [[Roadkill Records]] pressing of ''Boogadaboogadaboogada'' included a “Fuck You” list. Walkthrufyre’s name was the only one on the list.

*In a 2024 podcast interview with [[Jughead]], [[No Empathy]]'s [[Marc Ruvolo]] recounted how the group's debut LP, ''[[Nothing Less Than Nothing At All]]'' ended up being the band's best-selling record and ended up all over the world due to Walkthrufyre's distribution connections. Marc was personally very dissatisfied with the record and he attempted to buy every used copy that came into [[Reckless Records]]. This had an unintended side-effect of causing Reckless to raise the price of used copies since they were selling so well. Marc also recalled that when the label collapsed, the owners disappeared with everything related to the record, including the original artwork that was drawn by [[Guy Aitchison]].

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Paul Zamost

2024-10-07T20:27:46Z

Patrick:

'''Paul Zamost''' is the original bassist and co-founder of [[The Effigies]] . He has played in every iteration of The Effigies except for their 1987-90 run. Past bands include 80 Proof Preacher, Flabby Hoffman, Lemmings, [[Laughing Man]], [[The Indicators]] and The Greys.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.effigies.com/ The Effigies homepage]
* [http://www.myspace.com/gungbao Paul's myspace page]
* https://www.facebook.com/80proofpreacher
* https://soundcloud.com/friskie-morris-sessions/friskie-morris-sessions-episode-38-80-proof-preacher

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Robert McNaughton

2024-09-25T19:47:16Z

Patrick:

'''Robert McNaughton''' was the guitarist for [[The Effigies]] from [[2004]] until [[2010]]. He appeared on the [[Reside]] album and the [[...on the move or in danger (stop) This will have been my life (stop)]] EP. Prior to his involvement with the Effigies, he played music for many years with Effigies' bassist [[Paul Zamost]], including in the bands [[The Indicators]], Greys, and Lemmings.

Robert McNaughton wrote the score to the film ''Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer'', directed by John McNaughton (no relation). The Indicators also had a song on the soundtrack to the movie's 1996 sequel.

== External Links ==

* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0573802/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr Robert McNaughton @ IMDB]

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Robert O'Connor

2024-09-25T19:28:11Z

Patrick:

'''Robert O'Connor''' was [[The Effigies]] second guitarist, joining the group after original guitarist [[Earl Letiecq]] was fired from the band in 1984. He recorded two LPs with the band, 1985's [[Fly On A Wire]] and 1986's [[Ink]]. His time in the band signaled a break from their early, harder-edged sound into a more post-punk direction. After The Effigies split in 1986, Robert formed the band Machines in Motion with his wife and former Effigies' bandmates [[Paul Zamost]] and [[Steve Economou]] but the band only last a couple of shows before breaking up. He has not been apart of any of The Effigies' reunions.

For many years, Robert fronted his own blues band called The Bob O'Connor Band.

==External Links==
*[https://soundcloud.com/the-bob-oconnor-band The Bob O'Connor Band @ Soundcloud]
*[https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063466361074 The Bob O'Connor Band @ Facebook]
*[https://www.reverbnation.com/theboboconnorband The Bob O'Connor Band @ Reverbnation]

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Jon Babbin

2024-09-25T19:27:32Z

Patrick:

'''Jon Babbin''' was the manager of [[The Effigies]] and one of the longest and most important supporters of the Chicago scene. Starting all the way back around [[1980]], Babbin has managed bands, released zines, and ran record labels. According to a 2006 interview with [[John Kezdy]], he and Jon Babbin had known each other since the second grade and the two shared a basement apartment in Evanston with another friend in the early days of [[The Effigies]].

== Notes ==

* Helped found and run [[Ruthless Records]]
* Creator of [[Your Country Needs You]] fanzine
* Managed [[The Effigies]]
* Helped run [[Criminal IQ Records]]

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John Kezdy

2024-09-25T19:18:57Z

Patrick:

[[Image:JohnKezdy.webp|right|thumb|200px|John Kezdy]]
'''John Kezdy''' was the lead singer of [[The Effigies]] and one of the biggest names in the Chicago punk scene.

John passed away on August 26, 2023 from injuries he sustained after the bicycle he was riding collided with an Amazon delivery truck that was illegally parked in a bicycle lane.

== Bio ==

* Grew up in Evanston in the same neighborhood as Effigies drummer [[Steve Economou]].
* Brother of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[Pegboy]]'s [[Pierre Kezdy]].
* His father Ferenc J. Kezdy was a professor at the University of Chicago.
* Attended the University of Wisconsin, but dropped out in [[1978]].
* Subsequently re-enrolled at Northwestern in the late '80's and earned his undergraduate degree.
* Earned his law degree from DePaul (following in the footsteps of [[Santiago Durango]]).
* Formed his own band label, [[Ruthless Records]], in [[1982]] with the help of [[Jon Babbin]], who had been his friend since the second grade.
* Worked as an Illinois state prosecutor.
* Was an avid cycler. According to his bandmates, he regularly cycled from Highland Park, where he lived, to Evanston and back.
* Had two children.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.effigies.com/ The Effigies home page]
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9401E4D71430F93BA3575BC0A96F958260 John Kezdy's wedding announcement in the New York Times]
* [https://chi.streetsblog.org/2023/08/27/john-kezdy-64-singer-of-the-effigies-died-after-bike-crash-with-amazon-van-illegally-stopped-in-bike-lane Article on Kedzy's accident and death]
* [https://www.mixcloud.com/lumpenradio/inbetweenradiostations-171-john-kezdy-11123/ Lumpen Radio interview with John]
* [https://rettman.substack.com/p/rip-john-kezdy-interview-from-2006?fbclid=IwY2xjawFhP-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHS4V_YLv5lQQoxd8EfCPx8UufF33-yjBnWcpwpFL9-djwuvjYHXLfUF5YQ_aem_bpKjruySDUii3RLsWvtbGA 2006 Interview with Tony Rettman]

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The Effigies

2024-09-25T19:09:33Z

Patrick: /* 1980-1984 */

'''The Effigies''' are one of Chicago's oldest and longest-running punk bands. The band formed in early [[1980]] and consistently played and recorded throughout the 1980s.

In [[2004]], The Effigies returned with 3 of the 4 original members. They released their first album in over 20 years in [[2007]]. In 2010, it was announced that original line-up was to play a show at the [[Double Door]] to coincide with the reissue of the '''Busted At Oz''' compilation but this appearance was cancelled when original guitarist Earl Letiecq announced he had no intention of playing with his former band. After that, band activities ceased. On August 26, 2023, vocalist John Kezdy died from injuries he sustained after he collided with a parked Amazon delivery vehicle while he was bicycling. After his death, it was revealed that the band was in the process of planning new activity. In 2024, it was announced that the band would be releasing a new album along with a reissue of their first LP, "For Ever Ground". The band also announced a return to the stage, with the original rhythm section of Paul Zamost and Steve Economou joined by guitarist Andy Gerber and guitarist/vocalist Geoff Sabin

== Current Lineup ==

* [[Paul Zamost]] - Bass
* [[Steve Economou]] - Drums
* Andy Gerber - Guitar
* Geoff Sabin - Vocals, Guitar

== Releases ==

* '''[[Haunted Town]] EP''' ([[Autumn Records]], October or November [[1981]]).
** Re-released ([[Ruthless Records]], [[1984]]), with "Security" as added track.
* '''[[Bodybag / Security]] 7"''' (Ruthless Records, [[1982]])
* '''[[We're Da Machine]] EP''' (Ruthless Records, [[1983]])
* '''[[For Ever Grounded]] LP''' (Ruthless Records, 1984)
** Remixed and reissued on CD and LP as the "40th Anniversary Edition" in 2024.
* '''[[Fly On A Wire]] LP''' ([[Fever Records]], [[1985]])
* '''[[Ink]] LP'''(Fever Records, [[1986]])
* '''[[Reside]] CD''' (Criminal IQ Records, [[2007]])
* '''[[...on the move or in danger (stop) This will have been my life (stop)]] EP''' (Criminal IQ Records, 2009)
* '''[[Est. 1980 * Chicago]]''' 12" EP (BFD, 2024)
** Features two songs from the "Burned" LP and two remixed songs from "For Ever Grounded" LP
** Limited to 500 copies
* '''[[Burned]]''' CD/LP (2024)
** Guitars by Andy Gerber and Keith Shitega
** Vocals completed by John before his death.

=== Collections ===

* '''Remains Nonviewable LP''' ([[Roadkill Records]], [[1989]]) - "Collection of almost all early material up to, and including part of, ''For Ever Grounded''. It is thought that 2,000 copies were actually distributed. ''Remains Nonviewable'' was re-released on C.D. in late [[1995]] by [[Touch & Go Records]]"

=== Compilations ===

* [[Busted at Oz]] (Autumn Records, 1981) - Live versions of "Guns of Ballots" and "Quota".
* [[The Middle of America Compilation]] (HID, 1984) - A re-mixed version of "Security"
* '''The Enigma Variations''' ([[Enigma]], 1985) - "Blue Funk"

=== Live Albums ===

* '''V.M.L. Live Presents the Effigies 12/16/95''' ([[V.M.L. Records]], [[1996]]) - "Livetracks from the first reunion show of original members since 1992. Recordedlive 12/16/1995, at the Lounge Ax, Chicago, Illinois. 1,000 pressed."

== History ==

=== Band Formation ===

Though a few sites list The Effigies starting in [[1979]] [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/index.html] [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html], this is not the case. In [[1978]], John Kezdy dropped out of the University of Wisconsin and began to learn the guitar. He and his good friend Steve Economou decided to look into into starting a band. In a [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/int_noise6.html 1981 interview in Noise 6], Kezdy stated he met Paul Zamost at [[Neo]], and along with a mysterious singer named Norman, teamed up with Economou and started practicing. Norman was unceremoniously canned after a few practices, and John took over on vocals and guitar, although by his own admission he was an inadequate guitarist. By this point (which must have been around summer of 1980) John, Paul and Steve were regulars at the [[Oz]]. Knowing their need for a 4th member, Oz owner [[Dem Hopkins]] (though Paul said in a [[2007]] conversation that they met at a house party) introduced them to Earl Letiecq, who had recently arrived from upstate New York. Letiecq had previously played guitar in a band called [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/index.html Wreck'n'Crew]. With Letiecq on board, Kezdy was able to shift full-time to vocals. After a couple months working together they had a set list and on November 9th, 1980 they played their first gig at Oz, opening up for [[Strike Under]]. The band quickly became known as one of the best punk groups in the city, and within a month or so, scored a high profile gig [http://www.dementlieu.com/users/obik/arc/blackflag/80/live1212-13.html opening for Black Flag] at [[Stages]].

=== 1981 ===

The Effigies played regularly in Chicago, appearing frequently at [[OZ]] and [[Space Place]], including another gig opening for Black Flag on March 23. The band appeared on [[Busted at Oz]], also recorded in March, and later that year would record their first EP, [[Haunted Town]], which would be released in November. A minor controversy erupted in October, when the Effigies refused to play a benefit show for [[O'Banions]], claiming the owners cared more about money than the punk scene. Nevertheless, the band did play O'Banions in December, shortly before embarking on a West Coast tour. This tour made the Effigies the first Chicago punk band to tour nationally.

=== 1982 ===

The band went on a tour of the East Coast towards the end of the year.

== Previous Lineups ==

=== 1980-1984 ===
* [[Steve Economou]] - drums
* [[John Kezdy]] - vocals, lyrics
* [[Earl Letiecq]] - guitars
* [[Paul Zamost]] - bass

=== 1985-1986 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* [[Robert O'Connor]] - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1987 - 1988 ===
* [[Chris Bjorklund]] - bass
* [[Joe Haggerty]] - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Earl Letiecq - guitars

=== 1988 - 1990 ===
* Chris Bjorklund - guitars
* Joe Haggerty - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Tom Woods - bass

=== 1991 - 2003 ===

* On hiatus, outside a couple reunion shows

=== 2004 - 2010 ===
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Paul Zamost - bass
* Steve Economou - drums
* [[Robert McNaughton]] - guitars

== References ==

* [http://www.effigies.com Effigies.com], lineups discography and just about everything else. Direct sentences taken are put in double-quotes.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.effigies.com/ Official Homepage] - Very informative
* [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068057840560 Official Facebook Page]
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/ Dementlieu Effigies page] - Lots of detail
* [http://www.myspace.com/effigies MySpace page, run by Paul]
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/effigies_main.html KFTH's Effigies page]
* [http://www.mp3.com/effigies/artists/19717/biography.html mp3.com Bio]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Effigies Wikipedia page]
* [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html Article in Perfect Sound Magazine] - Good reference for early dates
* [https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jugheadsbasementtnh/episodes/2024-09-23T06_00_00-07_00 2024 Interview with Paul and Steve on Jughead's Basement]

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The Effigies

2024-09-25T19:08:44Z

Patrick:

'''The Effigies''' are one of Chicago's oldest and longest-running punk bands. The band formed in early [[1980]] and consistently played and recorded throughout the 1980s.

In [[2004]], The Effigies returned with 3 of the 4 original members. They released their first album in over 20 years in [[2007]]. In 2010, it was announced that original line-up was to play a show at the [[Double Door]] to coincide with the reissue of the '''Busted At Oz''' compilation but this appearance was cancelled when original guitarist Earl Letiecq announced he had no intention of playing with his former band. After that, band activities ceased. On August 26, 2023, vocalist John Kezdy died from injuries he sustained after he collided with a parked Amazon delivery vehicle while he was bicycling. After his death, it was revealed that the band was in the process of planning new activity. In 2024, it was announced that the band would be releasing a new album along with a reissue of their first LP, "For Ever Ground". The band also announced a return to the stage, with the original rhythm section of Paul Zamost and Steve Economou joined by guitarist Andy Gerber and guitarist/vocalist Geoff Sabin

== Current Lineup ==

* [[Paul Zamost]] - Bass
* [[Steve Economou]] - Drums
* Andy Gerber - Guitar
* Geoff Sabin - Vocals, Guitar

== Releases ==

* '''[[Haunted Town]] EP''' ([[Autumn Records]], October or November [[1981]]).
** Re-released ([[Ruthless Records]], [[1984]]), with "Security" as added track.
* '''[[Bodybag / Security]] 7"''' (Ruthless Records, [[1982]])
* '''[[We're Da Machine]] EP''' (Ruthless Records, [[1983]])
* '''[[For Ever Grounded]] LP''' (Ruthless Records, 1984)
** Remixed and reissued on CD and LP as the "40th Anniversary Edition" in 2024.
* '''[[Fly On A Wire]] LP''' ([[Fever Records]], [[1985]])
* '''[[Ink]] LP'''(Fever Records, [[1986]])
* '''[[Reside]] CD''' (Criminal IQ Records, [[2007]])
* '''[[...on the move or in danger (stop) This will have been my life (stop)]] EP''' (Criminal IQ Records, 2009)
* '''[[Est. 1980 * Chicago]]''' 12" EP (BFD, 2024)
** Features two songs from the "Burned" LP and two remixed songs from "For Ever Grounded" LP
** Limited to 500 copies
* '''[[Burned]]''' CD/LP (2024)
** Guitars by Andy Gerber and Keith Shitega
** Vocals completed by John before his death.

=== Collections ===

* '''Remains Nonviewable LP''' ([[Roadkill Records]], [[1989]]) - "Collection of almost all early material up to, and including part of, ''For Ever Grounded''. It is thought that 2,000 copies were actually distributed. ''Remains Nonviewable'' was re-released on C.D. in late [[1995]] by [[Touch & Go Records]]"

=== Compilations ===

* [[Busted at Oz]] (Autumn Records, 1981) - Live versions of "Guns of Ballots" and "Quota".
* [[The Middle of America Compilation]] (HID, 1984) - A re-mixed version of "Security"
* '''The Enigma Variations''' ([[Enigma]], 1985) - "Blue Funk"

=== Live Albums ===

* '''V.M.L. Live Presents the Effigies 12/16/95''' ([[V.M.L. Records]], [[1996]]) - "Livetracks from the first reunion show of original members since 1992. Recordedlive 12/16/1995, at the Lounge Ax, Chicago, Illinois. 1,000 pressed."

== History ==

=== Band Formation ===

Though a few sites list The Effigies starting in [[1979]] [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/index.html] [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html], this is not the case. In [[1978]], John Kezdy dropped out of the University of Wisconsin and began to learn the guitar. He and his good friend Steve Economou decided to look into into starting a band. In a [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/int_noise6.html 1981 interview in Noise 6], Kezdy stated he met Paul Zamost at [[Neo]], and along with a mysterious singer named Norman, teamed up with Economou and started practicing. Norman was unceremoniously canned after a few practices, and John took over on vocals and guitar, although by his own admission he was an inadequate guitarist. By this point (which must have been around summer of 1980) John, Paul and Steve were regulars at the [[Oz]]. Knowing their need for a 4th member, Oz owner [[Dem Hopkins]] (though Paul said in a [[2007]] conversation that they met at a house party) introduced them to Earl Letiecq, who had recently arrived from upstate New York. Letiecq had previously played guitar in a band called [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/index.html Wreck'n'Crew]. With Letiecq on board, Kezdy was able to shift full-time to vocals. After a couple months working together they had a set list and on November 9th, 1980 they played their first gig at Oz, opening up for [[Strike Under]]. The band quickly became known as one of the best punk groups in the city, and within a month or so, scored a high profile gig [http://www.dementlieu.com/users/obik/arc/blackflag/80/live1212-13.html opening for Black Flag] at [[Stages]].

=== 1981 ===

The Effigies played regularly in Chicago, appearing frequently at [[OZ]] and [[Space Place]], including another gig opening for Black Flag on March 23. The band appeared on [[Busted at Oz]], also recorded in March, and later that year would record their first EP, [[Haunted Town]], which would be released in November. A minor controversy erupted in October, when the Effigies refused to play a benefit show for [[O'Banions]], claiming the owners cared more about money than the punk scene. Nevertheless, the band did play O'Banions in December, shortly before embarking on a West Coast tour. This tour made the Effigies the first Chicago punk band to tour nationally.

=== 1982 ===

The band went on a tour of the East Coast towards the end of the year.

== Previous Lineups ==

=== 1980-1984 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals, lyrics
* [[Earl Letiecq]] - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1985-1986 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* [[Robert O'Connor]] - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1987 - 1988 ===
* [[Chris Bjorklund]] - bass
* [[Joe Haggerty]] - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Earl Letiecq - guitars

=== 1988 - 1990 ===
* Chris Bjorklund - guitars
* Joe Haggerty - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Tom Woods - bass

=== 1991 - 2003 ===

* On hiatus, outside a couple reunion shows

=== 2004 - 2010 ===
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Paul Zamost - bass
* Steve Economou - drums
* [[Robert McNaughton]] - guitars

== References ==

* [http://www.effigies.com Effigies.com], lineups discography and just about everything else. Direct sentences taken are put in double-quotes.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.effigies.com/ Official Homepage] - Very informative
* [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068057840560 Official Facebook Page]
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/ Dementlieu Effigies page] - Lots of detail
* [http://www.myspace.com/effigies MySpace page, run by Paul]
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/effigies_main.html KFTH's Effigies page]
* [http://www.mp3.com/effigies/artists/19717/biography.html mp3.com Bio]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Effigies Wikipedia page]
* [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html Article in Perfect Sound Magazine] - Good reference for early dates
* [https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jugheadsbasementtnh/episodes/2024-09-23T06_00_00-07_00 2024 Interview with Paul and Steve on Jughead's Basement]

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Robert O'Connor

2024-09-25T19:05:24Z

Patrick: Created page with "'''Robert O'Connor''' was The Effigies second guitarist, joining the group after original guitarist Earl Letiecq was fired from the band in 1984. He recorded two LPs with the band, 1985's Fly On A Wire and 1986's Ink. His time in the band signaled a break from their early, harder-edged sound into a more post-punk direction. After The Effigies split in 1986, Robert formed the band Machines in Motion with his wife and former Effigies' bandmates Paul Za..."

'''Robert O'Connor''' was [[The Effigies]] second guitarist, joining the group after original guitarist [[Earl Letiecq]] was fired from the band in 1984. He recorded two LPs with the band, 1985's [[Fly On A Wire]] and 1986's [[Ink]]. His time in the band signaled a break from their early, harder-edged sound into a more post-punk direction. After The Effigies split in 1986, Robert formed the band Machines in Motion with his wife and former Effigies' bandmates [[Paul Zamost]] and [[Steve Economou]] but the band only last a couple of shows before breaking up. He has not been apart of any of The Effigies' reunions.

For many years, Robert fronted his own blues band called The Bob O'Conner Band.

==External Links==
*[https://soundcloud.com/the-bob-oconnor-band The Bob O'Connor Band @ Soundcloud]
*[https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063466361074 The Bob O'Connor Band @ Facebook]
*[https://www.reverbnation.com/theboboconnorband The Bob O'Connor Band @ Reverbnation]

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The Effigies

2024-09-25T18:51:24Z

Patrick: /* 1985-1986 */

'''The Effigies''' are one of Chicago's oldest and longest-running punk bands. The band formed in early [[1980]] and consistently played and recorded throughout the 1980s.

In [[2004]], The Effigies returned with 3 of the 4 original members. They released their first album in over 20 years in [[2007]]. In 2010, it was announced that original line-up was to play a show at the [[Double Door]] to coincide with the reissue of the '''Busted At Oz''' compilation but this appearance was cancelled when original guitarist Earl Letiecq announced he had no intention of playing with his former band. After that, band activities ceased. On August 26, 2023, vocalist John Kezdy died from injuries he sustained after he collided with a parked Amazon delivery vehicle while he was bicycling. After his death, it was revealed that the band was in the process of planning new activity. In 2024, it was announced that the band would be releasing a new album along with a reissue of their first LP, "For Ever Ground". The band also announced a return to the stage, with the original rhythm section of Paul Zamost and Steve Economou joined by guitarist Andy Gerber and guitarist/vocalist Geoff Sabin

== Current Lineup ==

* [[Paul Zamost]] - Bass
* [[Steve Economou]] - Drums
* Andy Gerber - Guitar
* Geoff Sabin - Vocals, Guitar

== Releases ==

* '''[[Haunted Town]] EP''' ([[Autumn Records]], October or November [[1981]]).
** Re-released ([[Ruthless Records]], [[1984]]), with "Security" as added track.
* '''[[Bodybag / Security]] 7"''' (Ruthless Records, [[1982]])
* '''[[We're Da Machine]] EP''' (Ruthless Records, [[1983]])
* '''[[For Ever Grounded]] LP''' (Ruthless Records, 1984)
** Remixed and reissued on CD and LP as the "40th Anniversary Edition" in 2024.
* '''[[Fly On A Wire]] LP''' ([[Fever Records]], [[1985]])
* '''[[Ink]] LP'''(Fever Records, [[1986]])
* '''[[Reside]] CD''' (Criminal IQ Records, [[2007]])
* '''[[...on the move or in danger (stop) This will have been my life (stop)]] EP''' (Criminal IQ Records, 2009)
* '''[[Est. 1980 * Chicago]]''' 12" EP (BFD, 2024)
** Features two songs from the "Burned" LP and two remixed songs from "For Ever Grounded" LP
** Limited to 500 copies
* '''[[Burned]]''' CD/LP (2024)
** Guitars by Andy Gerber and Keith Shitega
** Vocals completed by John before his death.

=== Collections ===

* '''Remains Nonviewable LP''' ([[Roadkill Records]], [[1989]]) - "Collection of almost all early material up to, and including part of, ''For Ever Grounded''. It is thought that 2,000 copies were actually distributed. ''Remains Nonviewable'' was re-released on C.D. in late [[1995]] by [[Touch & Go Records]]"

=== Compilations ===

* [[Busted at Oz]] (Autumn Records, 1981) - Live versions of "Guns of Ballots" and "Quota".
* [[The Middle of America Compilation]] (HID, 1984) - A re-mixed version of "Security"
* '''The Enigma Variations''' ([[Enigma]], 1985) - "Blue Funk"

=== Live Albums ===

* '''V.M.L. Live Presents the Effigies 12/16/95''' ([[V.M.L. Records]], [[1996]]) - "Livetracks from the first reunion show of original members since 1992. Recordedlive 12/16/1995, at the Lounge Ax, Chicago, Illinois. 1,000 pressed."

== History ==

=== Band Formation ===

Though a few sites list The Effigies starting in [[1979]] [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/index.html] [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html], this is not the case. In [[1978]], John Kezdy dropped out of the University of Wisconsin and began to learn the guitar. He and his good friend Steve Economou decided to look into into starting a band. In a [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/int_noise6.html 1981 interview in Noise 6], Kezdy stated he met Paul Zamost at [[Neo]], and along with a mysterious singer named Norman, teamed up with Economou and started practicing. Norman was unceremoniously canned after a few practices, and John took over on vocals and guitar, although by his own admission he was an inadequate guitarist. By this point (which must have been around summer of 1980) John, Paul and Steve were regulars at the [[Oz]]. Knowing their need for a 4th member, Oz owner [[Dem Hopkins]] (though Paul said in a [[2007]] conversation that they met at a house party) introduced them to Earl Letiecq, who had recently arrived from upstate New York. Letiecq had previously played guitar in a band called [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/index.html Wreck'n'Crew]. With Letiecq on board, Kezdy was able to shift full-time to vocals. After a couple months working together they had a set list and on November 9th, 1980 they played their first gig at Oz, opening up for [[Strike Under]]. The band quickly became known as one of the best punk groups in the city, and within a month or so, scored a high profile gig [http://www.dementlieu.com/users/obik/arc/blackflag/80/live1212-13.html opening for Black Flag] at [[Stages]].

=== 1981 ===

The Effigies played regularly in Chicago, appearing frequently at [[OZ]] and [[Space Place]], including another gig opening for Black Flag on March 23. The band appeared on [[Busted at Oz]], also recorded in March, and later that year would record their first EP, [[Haunted Town]], which would be released in November. A minor controversy erupted in October, when the Effigies refused to play a benefit show for [[O'Banions]], claiming the owners cared more about money than the punk scene. Nevertheless, the band did play O'Banions in December, shortly before embarking on a West Coast tour. This tour made the Effigies the first Chicago punk band to tour nationally.

=== 1982 ===

The band went on a tour of the East Coast towards the end of the year.

== Previous Lineups ==

=== 1980-1984 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals, lyrics
* [[Earl Letiecq]] - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1985-1986 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* [[Robert O'Connor]] - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1987 - 1988 ===
* [[Chris Bjorklund]] - bass
* [[Joe Haggerty]] - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Earl Letiecq - guitars

=== 1988 - 1990 ===
* Chris Bjorklund - guitars
* Joe Haggerty - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Tom Woods - bass

=== 1991 - 2003 ===

* On hiatus, outside a couple reunion shows

=== 2004 - 2010(?) ===
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Paul Zamost - bass
* Steve Economou - drums
* Bob McNaughton - guitars

== References ==

* [http://www.effigies.com Effigies.com], lineups discography and just about everything else. Direct sentences taken are put in double-quotes.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.effigies.com/ Official Homepage] - Very informative
* [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068057840560 Official Facebook Page]
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/ Dementlieu Effigies page] - Lots of detail
* [http://www.myspace.com/effigies MySpace page, run by Paul]
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/effigies_main.html KFTH's Effigies page]
* [http://www.mp3.com/effigies/artists/19717/biography.html mp3.com Bio]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Effigies Wikipedia page]
* [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html Article in Perfect Sound Magazine] - Good reference for early dates

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Earl Letiecq

2024-09-25T18:50:48Z

Patrick:

'''Earl Letiecq''' was the original guitarist for [[The Effigies]]. Originally from upstate New York, Earl met up with [[John Kezdy]] shortly after moving to Chicago in or around [[1980]]. He was with the Effigies until [[1984]]. Earl was also a member of [[Jack Scratch]] with [[Dave Bergeron]] of [[Bloodsport]] in the late 80s and early 90s and has played with The Beer Nuts. He participated in reunions with The Effigies in 1992 and 1995/96 but has not been part of any later reunions. Earl was often known by his nickname ''Oil Slick''.

Earl first recorded with Cortland, N.Y.'s legendary Wreck'N'Crew, releasing a single on RAW records in 1980: Give 'em A Fight / Radioactive Love 7" Raw WC5, 1980 PS

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Paul Zamost

2024-09-25T18:46:55Z

Patrick:

'''Paul Zamost''' is the original bassist and co-founder of [[The Effigies]] . He has played in every iteration of The Effigies except for their 1988-90 run. Past bands include 80 Proof Preacher, Flabby Hoffman, Lemmings, [[Laughing Man]], [[The Indicators]] and The Greys.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.effigies.com/ The Effigies homepage]
* [http://www.myspace.com/gungbao Paul's myspace page]
* https://www.facebook.com/80proofpreacher
* https://soundcloud.com/friskie-morris-sessions/friskie-morris-sessions-episode-38-80-proof-preacher

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The Effigies

2024-09-11T13:34:57Z

Patrick: /* External Links */

'''The Effigies''' are one of Chicago's oldest and longest-running punk bands. The band formed in early [[1980]] and consistently played and recorded throughout the 1980s.

In [[2004]], The Effigies returned with 3 of the 4 original members. They released their first album in over 20 years in [[2007]]. In 2010, it was announced that original line-up was to play a show at the [[Double Door]] to coincide with the reissue of the '''Busted At Oz''' compilation but this appearance was cancelled when original guitarist Earl Letiecq announced he had no intention of playing with his former band. After that, band activities ceased. On August 26, 2023, vocalist John Kezdy died from injuries he sustained after he collided with a parked Amazon delivery vehicle while he was bicycling. After his death, it was revealed that the band was in the process of planning new activity. In 2024, it was announced that the band would be releasing a new album along with a reissue of their first LP, "For Ever Ground". The band also announced a return to the stage, with the original rhythm section of Paul Zamost and Steve Economou joined by guitarist Andy Gerber and guitarist/vocalist Geoff Sabin

== Current Lineup ==

* [[Paul Zamost]] - Bass
* [[Steve Economou]] - Drums
* Andy Gerber - Guitar
* Geoff Sabin - Vocals, Guitar

== Releases ==

* '''[[Haunted Town]] EP''' ([[Autumn Records]], October or November [[1981]]).
** Re-released ([[Ruthless Records]], [[1984]]), with "Security" as added track.
* '''[[Bodybag / Security]] 7"''' (Ruthless Records, [[1982]])
* '''[[We're Da Machine]] EP''' (Ruthless Records, [[1983]])
* '''[[For Ever Grounded]] LP''' (Ruthless Records, 1984)
** Remixed and reissued on CD and LP as the "40th Anniversary Edition" in 2024.
* '''[[Fly On A Wire]] LP''' ([[Fever Records]], [[1985]])
* '''[[Ink]] LP'''(Fever Records, [[1986]])
* '''[[Reside]] CD''' (Criminal IQ Records, [[2007]])
* '''[[...on the move or in danger (stop) This will have been my life (stop)]] EP''' (Criminal IQ Records, 2009)
* '''[[Est. 1980 * Chicago]]''' 12" EP (BFD, 2024)
** Features two songs from the "Burned" LP and two remixed songs from "For Ever Grounded" LP
** Limited to 500 copies
* '''[[Burned]]''' CD/LP (2024)
** Guitars by Andy Gerber and Keith Shitega
** Vocals completed by John before his death.

=== Collections ===

* '''Remains Nonviewable LP''' ([[Roadkill Records]], [[1989]]) - "Collection of almost all early material up to, and including part of, ''For Ever Grounded''. It is thought that 2,000 copies were actually distributed. ''Remains Nonviewable'' was re-released on C.D. in late [[1995]] by [[Touch & Go Records]]"

=== Compilations ===

* [[Busted at Oz]] (Autumn Records, 1981) - Live versions of "Guns of Ballots" and "Quota".
* [[The Middle of America Compilation]] (HID, 1984) - A re-mixed version of "Security"
* '''The Enigma Variations''' ([[Enigma]], 1985) - "Blue Funk"

=== Live Albums ===

* '''V.M.L. Live Presents the Effigies 12/16/95''' ([[V.M.L. Records]], [[1996]]) - "Livetracks from the first reunion show of original members since 1992. Recordedlive 12/16/1995, at the Lounge Ax, Chicago, Illinois. 1,000 pressed."

== History ==

=== Band Formation ===

Though a few sites list The Effigies starting in [[1979]] [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/index.html] [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html], this is not the case. In [[1978]], John Kezdy dropped out of the University of Wisconsin and began to learn the guitar. He and his good friend Steve Economou decided to look into into starting a band. In a [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/int_noise6.html 1981 interview in Noise 6], Kezdy stated he met Paul Zamost at [[Neo]], and along with a mysterious singer named Norman, teamed up with Economou and started practicing. Norman was unceremoniously canned after a few practices, and John took over on vocals and guitar, although by his own admission he was an inadequate guitarist. By this point (which must have been around summer of 1980) John, Paul and Steve were regulars at the [[Oz]]. Knowing their need for a 4th member, Oz owner [[Dem Hopkins]] (though Paul said in a [[2007]] conversation that they met at a house party) introduced them to Earl Letiecq, who had recently arrived from upstate New York. Letiecq had previously played guitar in a band called [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/index.html Wreck'n'Crew]. With Letiecq on board, Kezdy was able to shift full-time to vocals. After a couple months working together they had a set list and on November 9th, 1980 they played their first gig at Oz, opening up for [[Strike Under]]. The band quickly became known as one of the best punk groups in the city, and within a month or so, scored a high profile gig [http://www.dementlieu.com/users/obik/arc/blackflag/80/live1212-13.html opening for Black Flag] at [[Stages]].

=== 1981 ===

The Effigies played regularly in Chicago, appearing frequently at [[OZ]] and [[Space Place]], including another gig opening for Black Flag on March 23. The band appeared on [[Busted at Oz]], also recorded in March, and later that year would record their first EP, [[Haunted Town]], which would be released in November. A minor controversy erupted in October, when the Effigies refused to play a benefit show for [[O'Banions]], claiming the owners cared more about money than the punk scene. Nevertheless, the band did play O'Banions in December, shortly before embarking on a West Coast tour. This tour made the Effigies the first Chicago punk band to tour nationally.

=== 1982 ===

The band went on a tour of the East Coast towards the end of the year.

== Previous Lineups ==

=== 1980-1984 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals, lyrics
* [[Earl Letiecq]] - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1985-1986 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Robert O'Connor - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1987 - 1988 ===
* [[Chris Bjorklund]] - bass
* [[Joe Haggerty]] - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Earl Letiecq - guitars

=== 1988 - 1990 ===
* Chris Bjorklund - guitars
* Joe Haggerty - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Tom Woods - bass

=== 1991 - 2003 ===

* On hiatus, outside a couple reunion shows

=== 2004 - 2010(?) ===
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Paul Zamost - bass
* Steve Economou - drums
* Bob McNaughton - guitars

== References ==

* [http://www.effigies.com Effigies.com], lineups discography and just about everything else. Direct sentences taken are put in double-quotes.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.effigies.com/ Official Homepage] - Very informative
* [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068057840560 Official Facebook Page]
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/ Dementlieu Effigies page] - Lots of detail
* [http://www.myspace.com/effigies MySpace page, run by Paul]
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/effigies_main.html KFTH's Effigies page]
* [http://www.mp3.com/effigies/artists/19717/biography.html mp3.com Bio]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Effigies Wikipedia page]
* [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html Article in Perfect Sound Magazine] - Good reference for early dates

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The Effigies

2024-09-10T18:51:49Z

Patrick: Updates in the Effigies' world.

'''The Effigies''' are one of Chicago's oldest and longest-running punk bands. The band formed in early [[1980]] and consistently played and recorded throughout the 1980s.

In [[2004]], The Effigies returned with 3 of the 4 original members. They released their first album in over 20 years in [[2007]]. In 2010, it was announced that original line-up was to play a show at the [[Double Door]] to coincide with the reissue of the '''Busted At Oz''' compilation but this appearance was cancelled when original guitarist Earl Letiecq announced he had no intention of playing with his former band. After that, band activities ceased. On August 26, 2023, vocalist John Kezdy died from injuries he sustained after he collided with a parked Amazon delivery vehicle while he was bicycling. After his death, it was revealed that the band was in the process of planning new activity. In 2024, it was announced that the band would be releasing a new album along with a reissue of their first LP, "For Ever Ground". The band also announced a return to the stage, with the original rhythm section of Paul Zamost and Steve Economou joined by guitarist Andy Gerber and guitarist/vocalist Geoff Sabin

== Current Lineup ==

* [[Paul Zamost]] - Bass
* [[Steve Economou]] - Drums
* Andy Gerber - Guitar
* Geoff Sabin - Vocals, Guitar

== Releases ==

* '''[[Haunted Town]] EP''' ([[Autumn Records]], October or November [[1981]]).
** Re-released ([[Ruthless Records]], [[1984]]), with "Security" as added track.
* '''[[Bodybag / Security]] 7"''' (Ruthless Records, [[1982]])
* '''[[We're Da Machine]] EP''' (Ruthless Records, [[1983]])
* '''[[For Ever Grounded]] LP''' (Ruthless Records, 1984)
** Remixed and reissued on CD and LP as the "40th Anniversary Edition" in 2024.
* '''[[Fly On A Wire]] LP''' ([[Fever Records]], [[1985]])
* '''[[Ink]] LP'''(Fever Records, [[1986]])
* '''[[Reside]] CD''' (Criminal IQ Records, [[2007]])
* '''[[...on the move or in danger (stop) This will have been my life (stop)]] EP''' (Criminal IQ Records, 2009)
* '''[[Est. 1980 * Chicago]]''' 12" EP (BFD, 2024)
** Features two songs from the "Burned" LP and two remixed songs from "For Ever Grounded" LP
** Limited to 500 copies
* '''[[Burned]]''' CD/LP (2024)
** Guitars by Andy Gerber and Keith Shitega
** Vocals completed by John before his death.

=== Collections ===

* '''Remains Nonviewable LP''' ([[Roadkill Records]], [[1989]]) - "Collection of almost all early material up to, and including part of, ''For Ever Grounded''. It is thought that 2,000 copies were actually distributed. ''Remains Nonviewable'' was re-released on C.D. in late [[1995]] by [[Touch & Go Records]]"

=== Compilations ===

* [[Busted at Oz]] (Autumn Records, 1981) - Live versions of "Guns of Ballots" and "Quota".
* [[The Middle of America Compilation]] (HID, 1984) - A re-mixed version of "Security"
* '''The Enigma Variations''' ([[Enigma]], 1985) - "Blue Funk"

=== Live Albums ===

* '''V.M.L. Live Presents the Effigies 12/16/95''' ([[V.M.L. Records]], [[1996]]) - "Livetracks from the first reunion show of original members since 1992. Recordedlive 12/16/1995, at the Lounge Ax, Chicago, Illinois. 1,000 pressed."

== History ==

=== Band Formation ===

Though a few sites list The Effigies starting in [[1979]] [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/index.html] [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html], this is not the case. In [[1978]], John Kezdy dropped out of the University of Wisconsin and began to learn the guitar. He and his good friend Steve Economou decided to look into into starting a band. In a [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/int_noise6.html 1981 interview in Noise 6], Kezdy stated he met Paul Zamost at [[Neo]], and along with a mysterious singer named Norman, teamed up with Economou and started practicing. Norman was unceremoniously canned after a few practices, and John took over on vocals and guitar, although by his own admission he was an inadequate guitarist. By this point (which must have been around summer of 1980) John, Paul and Steve were regulars at the [[Oz]]. Knowing their need for a 4th member, Oz owner [[Dem Hopkins]] (though Paul said in a [[2007]] conversation that they met at a house party) introduced them to Earl Letiecq, who had recently arrived from upstate New York. Letiecq had previously played guitar in a band called [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/index.html Wreck'n'Crew]. With Letiecq on board, Kezdy was able to shift full-time to vocals. After a couple months working together they had a set list and on November 9th, 1980 they played their first gig at Oz, opening up for [[Strike Under]]. The band quickly became known as one of the best punk groups in the city, and within a month or so, scored a high profile gig [http://www.dementlieu.com/users/obik/arc/blackflag/80/live1212-13.html opening for Black Flag] at [[Stages]].

=== 1981 ===

The Effigies played regularly in Chicago, appearing frequently at [[OZ]] and [[Space Place]], including another gig opening for Black Flag on March 23. The band appeared on [[Busted at Oz]], also recorded in March, and later that year would record their first EP, [[Haunted Town]], which would be released in November. A minor controversy erupted in October, when the Effigies refused to play a benefit show for [[O'Banions]], claiming the owners cared more about money than the punk scene. Nevertheless, the band did play O'Banions in December, shortly before embarking on a West Coast tour. This tour made the Effigies the first Chicago punk band to tour nationally.

=== 1982 ===

The band went on a tour of the East Coast towards the end of the year.

== Previous Lineups ==

=== 1980-1984 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals, lyrics
* [[Earl Letiecq]] - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1985-1986 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Robert O'Connor - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1987 - 1988 ===
* [[Chris Bjorklund]] - bass
* [[Joe Haggerty]] - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Earl Letiecq - guitars

=== 1988 - 1990 ===
* Chris Bjorklund - guitars
* Joe Haggerty - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Tom Woods - bass

=== 1991 - 2003 ===

* On hiatus, outside a couple reunion shows

=== 2004 - 2010(?) ===
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Paul Zamost - bass
* Steve Economou - drums
* Bob McNaughton - guitars

== References ==

* [http://www.effigies.com Effigies.com], lineups discography and just about everything else. Direct sentences taken are put in double-quotes.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.effigies.com/ Official Homepage] - Very informative
* [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068057840560] - Official Facebook page
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/ Dementlieu Effigies page] - Lots of detail
* [http://www.myspace.com/effigies MySpace page, run by Paul]
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/effigies_main.html KFTH's Effigies page]
* [http://www.mp3.com/effigies/artists/19717/biography.html mp3.com Bio]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Effigies Wikipedia page]
* [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html Article in Perfect Sound Magazine] - Good reference for early dates

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Shellac

2024-08-26T19:38:20Z

Patrick: /* Releases */

'''Shellac''' was [[Steve Albini]]'s last band. Steve started the band with drummer [[Todd Trainer]] in 1992. After some early jamming with former [[Naked Raygun]] bassist [[Camilo Gonzalez]], [[Bob Weston]] (ex-Volcano Suns) joined as the band's permanent bass player. As all the members hold full-time jobs, Shellac records and tours infrequently. Most of the group's LPs have all been released through [[Touch and Go]] Records but the band has also had several limited releases on other labels. Shellac releases are usually numbered (as of May 2024, Shellac Record No. 15 remains unreleased).

==Members==
* [[Steve Albini]] - Vocals/Guitar
* [[Bob Weston]] - Bass/Vocals
* [[Todd Trainer]] - Drums

==Releases==
*'''''The Rude Gesture: A Pictorial History''''' 7" (Touch and Go, 1993)
**Shellac Record No. 1
**Features Camilo Gonzalez (on "The Rambler Song")
**All covers were hand-stamped and folded.
*'''''Uranus''''' 7" (Touch and Go, 1993)
**Shellac Record No. 2
**All covers were hand-stamped and folded.
*'''''The Bird Is The Most Popular Finger''''' 7" ([[Drag City]], 1994)
**Shellac Record No. 3
**Instrumental versions of songs that would appear on the '''At Action Park''' LP
*'''''At Action Park''''' LP (Touch And Go, 1994)
**Shellac Record No. 4
*'''''ライヴイン東京 ''''' CD (Nux Organization, 1994)
**Shellac Record No. 5
**Japanese-only release.
**Live recording.
*'''Billiardspielerlied''' b/w '''Mantel''' 7" (Überschall Records, 1995)
**Shellac Record No. 6
**German-only release.
**A-side recorded at the Fallout Comedy Club in Chicago, the B-side in Amsterdam.
**The band's name appears as "Shellack" on the cover.
*'''''Sides 1-4''''' 2x7" (Skin Graft Records/Gasoline Boast Records, 1995)
**Shellac Record No. 7
**4-way split with Big'n, Brise-Glace, and US Maple.
**Shellac, Big'n, and US Maple cover AC/DC songs while Brise-Glace's track is "inspired" by AC/DC.
*'''''Soul Sound''''' split 7" with Mule (Laff & Go Records, 1997)
**Shellac Record No. 8
**"Laff & Go" was a one-off imprint by Touch and Go Records.
*'''''The Futurist''''' LP (self-released, 1997)
**Shellac Record No. 9
**Music composed for a performance by the La La La Human Steps dance group.
**Around 800 copies were pressed and given to friends and families of the band. Names of the recipients are printed on the cover and each recipient's copy has their name circled or written on the cover to identify whoever might try to sell their copy.
*'''''Terraform''''' LP (Touch and Go, 1998)
**Shellac Record No. 10
*'''''1000 Hurts''''' LP (Touch and Go, 2000)
**Shellac Record No. 11
* split 7" with Caesar (Barbaraal, 2000)
**Shellac Record No. 12
**Included with the first edition of the Dutch comic book "Sex, Drugs, and Strips" by Barbara Stok.
*'''''Excellent Italian Greyhound''''' LP (Touch and Go, 2007)
**Shellac Record No. 13
**The title is a reference to Todd Trainer's dog who appears on the cover.
*'''''Dude Incredible''''' LP (Touch and Go, 2014)
**Shellac Record No. 14
*'''''The End of Radio''''' double LP (Touch and Go, 2019)
**Shellac Record No. 16
**Collection of 2 recordings made for BBC Radio One's John Peel Show, the first from 1994 and the second from 2004.
*'''''To All Trains''''' LP/CD/Digital (Touch and Go, 2024)
**Shellac Record No. 17
**Released 10 days after Steve's passing.

== External links ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shellac_(band) Wikipedia page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/103197-Shellac Discogs page]
* [http://www.touchandgorecords.com/bands/band.php?id=22 Bandprofile on Touch & Go Records' site]
* [https://shellac.bandcamp.com/ Bandcamp Page]

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Steve Albini

2024-07-30T21:32:33Z

Patrick: /* Bio */

'''Steve Albini''' - frontman for [[Big Black]] and mega recording engineer. Short info for now...

== Bio ==

* Born July 22, [[1962]] in Pasadena California
* Grew up mostly in Montana
* Moved to Chicago/Evanston in June [[1980]] to attend Northwestern
* Frontman for [[Big Black]], one of the bands responsible for the formation of punk and industrial music in Chicago
* Former member of [[Rapeman]], Just Ducky (Montana), Flour, [[Small Irregular Pieces of Aluminum]] and [[Stations]], and, according to wikipedia "another band that record label Touch and Go/Quarterstick Records explained "he [Albini] is paying us not to mention."
* Played bass on [[Pegboy]]'s ''Fore'' EP
* Member of [[Shellac]]
* Quit his day job in [[1986]] and created a studio in his house. This was the first time he started charging for recording bands and for his time.
* In [[1995]], he moved his studio out of his house, creating [[Electrical Audio]]
* Recorded, produced and engineered many early Chicago punk bands including [[Naked Raygun]]
* Went on to national notoriety after producing bands such as Sonic Youth and Nirvana.
* Recorded bands on a sliding scale
* Did not turn bands away based on lack of notoriety or money, but more on passion and dedication.
* Passed away May 7, 2024 from a heart attack (RIP).
* On July 17, 2024, the Chicago city council passed an ordinance giving the 2600-2700 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago the honorary designation of "Steve Albini Way".

== Bands ==

* [[Big Black]]
* [[Rapeman]]
* [[Shellac]]
* [[Flour]]
* [[Stations]]
* [[Just Ducky (Montana)]]
* [[Small Irregular Pieces of Aluminum]]

== Interviews ==

* [http://www.obsolete.com/convulsion/interviews/convulse/bigblack.html John Bains, 1993]
* [http://www.citizinemag.com/music/music-0506_stevealbini1.htm Citizine]
* [http://www.vacant.org.uk/interviews/albini.html Vacant.org in Great Britian]
* [http://jugheadsbasement.com/2014/10/28/big-black-bulldozer-atomizer/ Podcast on Big Black] where Steve is interviewed

== External Links ==

* [http://www.electricalaudio.com Steve's recording studio] with an active forum full of Chicago musicians
* [https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/arts/music/steve-albini-dead.html NYT Article on Steve's Passing]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Albini Wikipedia Entry]

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Pegboy

2024-07-30T21:27:39Z

Patrick: /* Current Members */

{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Pegboy
| image = Pegboy.jpg
| caption = Group shot of '''Pegboy'''
| origin = Chicago, IL
| years = [[1990]] - present
| label = [[Quarterstick Records]]
}}
'''Pegboy''' is a punk/postpunk supergroup that started in [[1990]] and are largely attributed to carrying Chicago's post hardcore with melodic overtones into the 1990s, and continues on to this day. Their members were at some point in [[Naked Raygun]], [[Strike Under]], [[The Effigies]], [[Big Black]], [[Bhopal Stiffs]], [[Bloodsport]], [[Trial by Fire]] and likely many more. In fact, when Steve Saylors left the band in 1993 Chicago legend, legendary nationwide underground and mainstream producer and creator of [[Rapeman]] and [[Big Black]] Steve Albini filled in for him.

On September 9th, [[2006]] - Pegboy played at the [[Touch and Go Records]] 25th Anniversary.

== History ==
=== Formation ===
In [[1989]], [[John Haggerty]] had left [[Naked Raygun]]. Haggerty came down to a couple [[Bhopal Stiffs]] practice sessions to jam, not wanting to join the band. At that time however, the Stiffs were starting to fizzle themselves. [[Larry Damore]], [[Steve Saylors]] and [[Dave Schleitwiler]] did jam with Haggerty on a proto-Pegboy but John wanted to bring in his brother [[Joe Haggerty|Joe]] so Schleitwiler left at a very early time and ended up in [[Buzzmuscle]]. Two songs written by the Stiffs, including My Youth, turned into Pegboy tracks.

== Current Members ==

* [[Larry Damore]] - Vocals
* [[John Haggerty]] - Guitar
* [[Joe Haggerty]] - Drums
* [[Herb Rosen]] - Bass

=== Former Members ===
* [[Steve Saylors]] - Bass
* [[Pierre Kezdy]] - Bass
* Mike "Skinny Mike" Thompson - Bass
* [[Steve Albini]] - Bass on ''Fore''

== Releases ==

[[Image:Pegboy-ThreeChordMonte.jpg|right|150px]]
* '''''Three-Chord Monte''''' 12" EP ([[Quarterstick Records]], 1990)
:* Recorded 6/1990 at Bombadier Beetle Studios
:* Saylors on bass
:* Produced and Engineered by [[Iain Burgess]]
# Through My Fingers
# My Youth
# Fade Away
# Method

[[Image:Pegboy-StrongReaction.jpg|right|150px]]
* '''''Strong Reaction''''' LP/CD (Quarterstick, [[1991]])
:* Recorded 6/1991 at Chicago Recording Company
:* Saylors on Bass
:* 1st Engineer Iain Burgess, 2nd [[Chuck Uchida]]
:* CD includes "Three-Chord Monte"
# Strong Reaction
# Still Uneasy
# Not What I Want
# What To Do
# Locomotivelung
# Superstar
# Field of Darkness
# Time Again
# Believe
# Hardlight

* ''Fields of Darkness & Walk on By'' 7" (Quarterstick, 1991)

[[Image:Pegboy-Fore.jpg|right|150px]]
* '''''Fore''''' 12" EP (Quarterstick, [[1993]])
:* Albini on Bass
# Never A Question
# Witnessed
# Minutes to Hours
# Jesus Christ

[[Image:Pegboy-Earwing.jpg|right|150px]]
* '''''Earwig''''' LP/CD (Quarterstick, [[1994]])
:* Kezdy on Bass
# Line Up
# Sinner Inside
# Gordo
# Sideshow
# Spaghetti Western
# Revolver
# You
# Blister
# Wages of Sin
# Mr. Pink
# Over the Hills
# Louisiana

* ''Dangermare/The Ghost'' split 7" w/Kepone (Quarterstick, [[1995]])

* ''Cha Cha Damore'' LP/CD (Quarterstick, [[1997]])

== External Links ==
* [http://www.myspace.com/officialpegboy Pegboy MySpace page]
* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:8e66mpb39fco Pegboy page on Allmusic]
* [https://www.facebook.com/PEGBOY-30647061682/?fref=nf Facebook profile]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegboy Wikipedia page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/685481-Pegboy Discogs profile]

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The Jesus Lizard

2024-07-11T21:37:36Z

Patrick:

'''The Jesus Lizard''' is a noise rock band. Their first run lasted from [[1987]] until [[1999]]. The reunited for shows from [[2008]] to [[2010]] and then again in [[2017]]. During their first run, they primarily recorded for [[Touch and Go]] Records before making the jump to a major label. They were very popular in the alternative rock underground in the 1990s. Both Touch and Go boss [[Corey Rusk]] and producer [[Steve Albini]] have cited the Jesus Lizard as one of the greatest live bands they've ever seen.

==History==

The Jesus Lizard was formed in Austin, Texas by guitarist Duane Denison, vocalist David Yow, and bassist David Wm. Sims. Sims and Yow had previously been in the band Scratch Acid while Denison had performed with Cargo Cult. Sims and Yow soon moved to Chicago when Sims joined [[Rapeman]], which featured [[Big Black]]'s [[Steve Albini]] and former Scratch Acid drummer Rey Washam. Denison soon joined Sims and Yow in Chicago. Rapeman split in [[1989]] and the Jesus Lizard would release their first EP, '''[[Pure]]''', on Touch and Go Records that same year. The EP, recorded by Steve Albimi, feature Yow, Dennison, and Sims along with a drum machine.

After the release of '''Pure''', the band contacted Atlanta-based drummer Mac McNeilly (previously of the band 86) to join them.. This line-up became the definitive Jesus Lizard line-up. The band built a reputation for their intense live shows and ended up releasing four LPs and string of singles (including a split 7" with Nirvana) for Touch and Go before signing a three album deal with Capitol Records in the mid '90s. Their deal with a major label caused a rift between the band and Steve Albini, who had, to that point, recoreded the bulk of the band's releases. Their major label debut, [[1996]]'s '''[[Shot]]''' received mixed reviews and was the last to feature Mac McNeilly, who decided to leave the band to spend more time with his family. McNeilly suggested Jim Kimball to be his replacement. Kimball, at the time, was playing with Denison in their jazz project The Denison-Kimball Trio (actually a duo) and had previously been a member of the Michigan-based bands Laughing Hyenas and Mule, (both members of the Touch and Go/[[Quarterstick]] roster). Kimball was featured the band's next album, '''[[Blue]]''', which was released in [[1998]] and was produced by Andy Gill (of Gang of Four). After the release, Kimball was fired for personal reasons (in interviews years after the fact, Yow frequently referred to the drummer as "an asshole") and was replaced by Brendan Murphy. Neither '''Shot''' nor '''Blue''' found large audiences and Capitol released the Jesus Lizard from their contract sometime in [[1999]]. The band called it quits shortly afterwards.

Following the split, the band members went their separate ways, relocating to different cities (Yow to Los Angeles and, later, Seattle, Sims to New York, Denison to Nashville) and different musical acts. The most prominent, musically, was Duane Denison, who toured as guitarist for Hank Williams III and formed Tomahawk with Faith No More singer Mike Patton. The Jesus Lizard turned down offers to reunite, including an appearance at Touch and Go Records' [[2006]] 25th Anniversary, citing the fact that they would not reunite without McNeilly, with whom the other members had apparently lost touch. The situation was clearly rectified because by 2008 the band, including McNeilly, started playing a series of live shows. This continued until 2010.

in 2017, the group reunited again, continuing to sporadically tour over the following years. In 2024, the band announced that Ipecac Recordings (the label co-founded by Mike Patton and home of Tomahawk) would be releasing '''[[Rack]]''', the first new Jesus Lizard studio album since 1998's '''Blue'''.

==Band Members==

* David Yow - Vocals (1987-1999, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* Duane Denison - Guitar (1987-1999, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* David Wm. Sims - Bass (1987-1999, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* Mac McNeilly - Drums (1989-1996, 2008-2010, 2017-Present)

* Jim Kimball - Drums (1996-1998)

* Brendan Murphy - Drums (1998-1999)

==Discography==

* '''Pure''' EP ([[Touch and Go]], 1989)

* ''Chrome'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1989)

* '''Head''' LP (Touch and Go, 1990) - The CD version contains the '''Pure''' EP

* ''Mouthbreather'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1990)

* '''Goat''' LP (Touch and Go, 1991)

* ''Wheelchair Epidemic'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1992)

* ''Gladiator'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1992)

* '''Liar''' LP (Touch and Go, 1992)

* '''Lash''' EP (Touch and Go, 1993)

* ''Puss/Oh, The Guilt'' split 7" with Nirvana (Touch and Go, 1993)

* '''Down''' LP (Touch and Go, 1994)

* ''(Fly) On (The Wall)'' 7" (Touch and Go, 1994)

* '''Show''' live LP (Collision Arts/Giant Records, 1994)

* '''Shot''' LP (Capitol Records, 1996)

* '''The Jesus Lizard''' EP (JetSet, 1998)

* '''Blue''' LP (Capitol Records, 1998)

* '''Bang''' CD (Touch and Go, 2000) - compilation of singles and EPs

* '''Inch''' 9x7" (Touch and Go, 2009) - Record Store Day collection of the band's Touch and Go 7"s and ''Lash'' EP (Nirvana's song from their split is excluded)

* '''Club''' live LP (Chunklet, 2011)

* '''Rack''' LP (Ipecac Recordings, 2024)

== External links ==
* [https://www.facebook.com/thejesuslizardmusic/?fref=ts Facebook page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/282081-The-Jesus-Lizard Discogs page]
* [https://myspace.com/thejesuslizardpage MySpage profile]
* [https://thejesuslizard.bandcamp.com/ The Jesus Lizard @ Bandcamp]

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Shellac

2024-05-15T13:36:10Z

Patrick:

'''Shellac''' was [[Steve Albini]]'s last band. Steve started the band with drummer [[Todd Trainer]] in 1992. After some early jamming with former [[Naked Raygun]] bassist [[Camilo Gonzalez]], [[Bob Weston]] (ex-Volcano Suns) joined as the band's permanent bass player. As all the members hold full-time jobs, Shellac records and tours infrequently. Most of the group's LPs have all been released through [[Touch and Go]] Records but the band has also had several limited releases on other labels. Shellac releases are usually numbered (as of May 2024, Shellac Record No. 15 remains unreleased).

==Members==
* [[Steve Albini]] - Vocals/Guitar
* [[Bob Weston]] - Bass/Vocals
* [[Todd Trainer]] - Drums

==Releases==
*'''''The Rude Gesture: A Pictorial History''''' 7" (Touch and Go, 1993)
**Shellac Record No. 1
**Features Camilo Gonzalez (on "The Rambler Song")
**All covers were hand-stamped and folded.
*'''''Uranus''''' 7" (Touch and Go, 1993)
**Shellac Record No. 2
**All covers were hand-stamped and folded.
*'''''The Bird Is The Most Popular Finger''''' 7" ([[Drag City]], 1994)
**Shellac Record No. 3
**Instrumental versions of songs that would appear on the '''At Action Park''' LP
*'''''At Action Park''''' LP (Touch And Go, 1994)
**Shellac Record No. 4
*'''''ライヴイン東京 ''''' CD (Nux Organization, 1994)
**Shellac Record No. 5
**Japanese-only release.
**Live recording.
*'''Billiardspielerlied''' b/w '''Mantel''' 7" (Überschall Records, 1995)
**Shellac Record No. 6
**German-only release.
**A-side recorded at the Fallout Comedy Club in Chicago, the B-side in Amsterdam.
**The band's name appears as "Shellack" on the cover.
*'''''Sides 1-4''''' 2x7" (Skin Graft Records/Gasoline Boast Records, 1995)
**Shellac Record No. 7
**4-way split with Big'n, Brise-Glace, and US Maple.
**Shellac, Big'n, and US Maple cover AC/DC songs while Brise-Glace's track is "inspired" by AC/DC.
*'''''Soul Sound''''' split 7" with Mule (Laff & Go Records, 1997)
**Shellac Record No. 8
**"Laff & Go" was a one-off imprint by Touch and Go Records.
*'''''The Futurist''''' LP (self-released, 1997)
**Shellac Record No. 9
**Music composed for a performance by the La La La Human Steps dance group.
**Around 800 copies were pressed and given to friends and families of the band. Names of the recipients are printed on the cover and each recipient's copy has their name circled or written on the cover to identify whoever might try to sell their copy.
*'''''Terraform''''' LP (Touch and Go, 1998)
**Shellac Record No. 10
*'''''1000 Hurts''''' LP (Touch and Go, 2000)
**Shellac Record No. 11
* split 7" with Caesar (Barbaraal, 2000)
**Shellac Record No. 12
**Included with the first edition of the Dutch comic book "Sex, Drugs, and Strips" by Barbara Stok.
*'''''Excellent Italian Greyhound''''' LP (Touch and Go, 2007)
**Shellac Record No. 13
**The title is a reference to Todd Trainer's dog who appears on the cover.
*'''''Dude Incredible''''' LP (Touch and Go, 2014)
**Shellac Record No. 14
*'''''The End of Radio''''' double LP (Touch and Go, 2019)
**Shellac Record No. 16
**Collection of 2 recordings made for BBC Radio One's John Peel Show, the first from 1994 and the second from 2004.
*'''''To All Trains''''' LP/CD/Digital (Touch and Go, 2024)
**Shellac Records No. 17
**Released 10 days after Steve's passing.

== External links ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shellac_(band) Wikipedia page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/103197-Shellac Discogs page]
* [http://www.touchandgorecords.com/bands/band.php?id=22 Bandprofile on Touch & Go Records' site]
* [https://shellac.bandcamp.com/ Bandcamp Page]

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Shellac

2024-05-15T13:35:04Z

Patrick: /* Releases */

'''Shellac''' was [[Steve Albini]]'s last band. Steve started the band with drummer [[Todd Trainer]] in 1992. After some early jamming with former [[Naked Raygun]] bassist [[Camilo Gonzalez]], [[Bob Weston]] (ex-Volcano Suns) joined as the band's permanent bass player. As all the members hold full-time jobs, Shellac records and tours infrequently. Most of the group's LPs have all been released through [[Touch and Go]] Records but the band has also had several limited releases on other labels. Shellac releases are usually numbered (as of this writing, Shellac Record No. 15 remains unreleased).

==Members==
* [[Steve Albini]] - Vocals/Guitar
* [[Bob Weston]] - Bass/Vocals
* [[Todd Trainer]] - Drums

==Releases==
*'''''The Rude Gesture: A Pictorial History''''' 7" (Touch and Go, 1993)
**Shellac Record No. 1
**Features Camilo Gonzalez (on "The Rambler Song")
**All covers were hand-stamped and folded.
*'''''Uranus''''' 7" (Touch and Go, 1993)
**Shellac Record No. 2
**All covers were hand-stamped and folded.
*'''''The Bird Is The Most Popular Finger''''' 7" ([[Drag City]], 1994)
**Shellac Record No. 3
**Instrumental versions of songs that would appear on the '''At Action Park''' LP
*'''''At Action Park''''' LP (Touch And Go, 1994)
**Shellac Record No. 4
*'''''ライヴイン東京 ''''' CD (Nux Organization, 1994)
**Shellac Record No. 5
**Japanese-only release.
**Live recording.
*'''Billiardspielerlied''' b/w '''Mantel''' 7" (Überschall Records, 1995)
**Shellac Record No. 6
**German-only release.
**A-side recorded at the Fallout Comedy Club in Chicago, the B-side in Amsterdam.
**The band's name appears as "Shellack" on the cover.
*'''''Sides 1-4''''' 2x7" (Skin Graft Records/Gasoline Boast Records, 1995)
**Shellac Record No. 7
**4-way split with Big'n, Brise-Glace, and US Maple.
**Shellac, Big'n, and US Maple cover AC/DC songs while Brise-Glace's track is "inspired" by AC/DC.
*'''''Soul Sound''''' split 7" with Mule (Laff & Go Records, 1997)
**Shellac Record No. 8
**"Laff & Go" was a one-off imprint by Touch and Go Records.
*'''''The Futurist''''' LP (self-released, 1997)
**Shellac Record No. 9
**Music composed for a performance by the La La La Human Steps dance group.
**Around 800 copies were pressed and given to friends and families of the band. Names of the recipients are printed on the cover and each recipient's copy has their name circled or written on the cover to identify whoever might try to sell their copy.
*'''''Terraform''''' LP (Touch and Go, 1998)
**Shellac Record No. 10
*'''''1000 Hurts''''' LP (Touch and Go, 2000)
**Shellac Record No. 11
* split 7" with Caesar (Barbaraal, 2000)
**Shellac Record No. 12
**Included with the first edition of the Dutch comic book "Sex, Drugs, and Strips" by Barbara Stok.
*'''''Excellent Italian Greyhound''''' LP (Touch and Go, 2007)
**Shellac Record No. 13
**The title is a reference to Todd Trainer's dog who appears on the cover.
*'''''Dude Incredible''''' LP (Touch and Go, 2014)
**Shellac Record No. 14
*'''''The End of Radio''''' double LP (Touch and Go, 2019)
**Shellac Record No. 16
**Collection of 2 recordings made for BBC Radio One's John Peel Show, the first from 1994 and the second from 2004.
*'''''To All Trains''''' LP/CD/Digital (Touch and Go, 2024)
**Shellac Records No. 17

== External links ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shellac_(band) Wikipedia page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/103197-Shellac Discogs page]
* [http://www.touchandgorecords.com/bands/band.php?id=22 Bandprofile on Touch & Go Records' site]
* [https://shellac.bandcamp.com/ Bandcamp Page]

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Steve Albini

2024-05-09T13:58:29Z

Patrick: /* Bio */

'''Steve Albini''' - frontman for [[Big Black]] and mega recording engineer. Short info for now...

== Bio ==

* Born July 22, [[1962]] in Pasadena California
* Grew up mostly in Montana
* Moved to Chicago/Evanston in June [[1980]] to attend Northwestern
* Frontman for [[Big Black]], one of the bands responsible for the formation of punk and industrial music in Chicago
* Former member of [[Rapeman]], Just Ducky (Montana), Flour, [[Small Irregular Pieces of Aluminum]] and [[Stations]], and, according to wikipedia "another band that record label Touch and Go/Quarterstick Records explained "he [Albini] is paying us not to mention."
* Played bass on [[Pegboy]]'s ''Fore'' EP
* Member of [[Shellac]]
* Quit his day job in [[1986]] and created a studio in his house. This was the first time he started charging for recording bands and for his time.
* In [[1995]], he moved his studio out of his house, creating [[Electrical Audio]]
* Recorded, produced and engineered many early Chicago punk bands including [[Naked Raygun]]
* Went on to national notoriety after producing bands such as Sonic Youth and Nirvana.
* Recorded bands on a sliding scale
* Did not turn bands away based on lack of notoriety or money, but more on passion and dedication.
* Passed away May 7, 2024 from a heart attack (RIP).

== Bands ==

* [[Big Black]]
* [[Rapeman]]
* [[Shellac]]
* [[Flour]]
* [[Stations]]
* [[Just Ducky (Montana)]]
* [[Small Irregular Pieces of Aluminum]]

== Interviews ==

* [http://www.obsolete.com/convulsion/interviews/convulse/bigblack.html John Bains, 1993]
* [http://www.citizinemag.com/music/music-0506_stevealbini1.htm Citizine]
* [http://www.vacant.org.uk/interviews/albini.html Vacant.org in Great Britian]
* [http://jugheadsbasement.com/2014/10/28/big-black-bulldozer-atomizer/ Podcast on Big Black] where Steve is interviewed

== External Links ==

* [http://www.electricalaudio.com Steve's recording studio] with an active forum full of Chicago musicians
* [https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/arts/music/steve-albini-dead.html NYT Article on Steve's Passing]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Albini Wikipedia Entry]

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[[Category:Big Black]]
[[Category:Engineers and Producers]]
[[Category:Guitarists]]
[[Category:Bassists]]
[[Category:Singers]]
[[Category:Steve Albini]]
[[Category:R.I.P.]]

Shellac

2024-05-08T20:14:13Z

Patrick:

'''Shellac''' was [[Steve Albini]]'s last band. Steve started the band with drummer [[Todd Trainer]] in 1992. After some early jamming with former [[Naked Raygun]] bassist [[Camilo Gonzalez]], [[Bob Weston]] (ex-Volcano Suns) joined as the band's permanent bass player. As all the members hold full-time jobs, Shellac records and tours infrequently. Most of the group's LPs have all been released through [[Touch and Go]] Records but the band has also had several limited releases on other labels. Shellac releases are usually numbered (as of this writing, Shellac Record No. 15 remains unreleased).

==Members==
* [[Steve Albini]] - Vocals/Guitar
* [[Bob Weston]] - Bass/Vocals
* [[Todd Trainer]] - Drums

==Releases==
*'''''The Rude Gesture: A Pictorial History''''' 7" (Touch and Go, 1993)
**Shellac Record No. 1
**Features Camilo Gonzalez (on "The Rambler Song")
**All covers were hand-stamped and folded.
*'''''Uranus''''' 7" (Touch and Go, 1993)
**Shellac Record No. 2
**All covers were hand-stamped and folded.
*'''''The Bird Is The Most Popular Finger''''' 7" ([[Drag City]], 1994)
**Shellac Record No. 3
**Instrumental versions of songs that would appear on the '''At Action Park''' LP
*'''''At Action Park''''' LP (Touch And Go, 1994)
**Shellac Record No. 4
*'''''ライヴイン東京 ''''' CD (Nux Organization, 1994)
**Shellac Record No. 5
**Japanese-only release.
**Live recording.
*'''Billiardspielerlied''' b/w '''Mantel''' 7" (Überschall Records, 1995)
**Shellac Record No. 6
**German-only release.
**A-side recorded at the Fallout Comedy Club in Chicago, the B-side in Amsterdam.
**The band's name appears as "Shellack" on the cover.
*'''''Sides 1-4''''' 2x7" (Skin Graft Records/Gasoline Boast Records, 1995)
**Shellac Record No. 7
**4-way split with Big'n, Brise-Glace, and US Maple.
**Shellac, Big'n, and US Maple cover AC/DC songs while Brise-Glace's track is "inspired" by AC/DC.
*'''''Soul Sound''''' split 7" with Mule (Laff & Go Records, 1997)
**Shellac Record No. 8
**"Laff & Go" was a one-off imprint by Touch and Go Records.
*'''''The Futurist''''' LP (self-released, 1997)
**Shellac Record No. 9
**Music composed for a performance by the La La La Human Steps dance group.
**Around 800 copies were pressed and given to friends and families of the band. Names of the recipients are printed on the cover and each recipient's copy has their name circled or written on the cover to identify whoever might try to sell their copy.
*'''''Terraform''''' LP (Touch and Go, 1998)
**Shellac Record No. 10
*'''''1000 Hurts''''' LP (Touch and Go, 2000)
**Shellac Record No. 11
* split 7" with Caesar (Barbaraal, 2000)
**Shellac Record No. 12
**Included with the first edition of the Dutch comic book "Sex, Drugs, and Strips" by Barbara Stok.
*'''''Excellent Italian Greyhound''''' LP (Touch and Go, 2007)
**Shellac Record No. 13
**The title is a reference to Todd Trainer's dog who appears on the cover.
*'''''Dude Incredible''''' LP (Touch and Go, 2014)
**Shellac Record No. 14
*'''''The End of Radio''''' double LP (Touch and Go, 2019)
**Shellac Record No. 16
**Collection of 2 recordings made for BBC Radio One's John Peel Show, the first from 1994 and the second from 2004.
*'''''To All Trains''''' LP/CD/Digital (Touch and Go, 2024)
**Shellac Records No. ?

== External links ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shellac_(band) Wikipedia page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/103197-Shellac Discogs page]
* [http://www.touchandgorecords.com/bands/band.php?id=22 Bandprofile on Touch & Go Records' site]
* [https://shellac.bandcamp.com/ Bandcamp Page]

[[Category:Bands]]

Steve Albini

2024-05-08T17:14:29Z

Patrick:

'''Steve Albini''' - frontman for [[Big Black]] and mega recording engineer. Short info for now...

== Bio ==

* Born July 22, [[1962]] in Pasadena California
* Grew up mostly in Montana
* Moved to Chicago/Evanston in June [[1980]] to attend Northwestern
* Frontman for [[Big Black]], one of the bands responsible for the formation of punk and industrial music in Chicago
* Former member of [[Rapeman]], Just Ducky (Montana), Flour, [[Small Irregular Pieces of Aluminum]] and [[Stations]], and, according to wikipedia "another band that record label Touch and Go/Quarterstick Records explained "he [Albini] is paying us not to mention."
* Played bass on [[Pegboy]]'s ''Fore'' EP
* Member of [[Shellac]]
* Quit his day job in [[1986]] and created a studio in his house. This was the first time he started charging for recording bands and for his time.
* In [[1995]], he moved his studio out of his house, creating [[Electrical Audio]]
* Recorded, produced and engineered many early Chicago punk bands including [[Naked Raygun]]
* Went on to national notoriety after producing bands such as Sonic Youth and Nirvana.
* Recorded bands on a sliding scale
* Did not turn bands away based on lack of notoriety or money, but more on passion and dedication.
* Passed away May 2024 from a heart attack (RIP).

== Bands ==

* [[Big Black]]
* [[Rapeman]]
* [[Shellac]]
* [[Flour]]
* [[Stations]]
* [[Just Ducky (Montana)]]
* [[Small Irregular Pieces of Aluminum]]

== Interviews ==

* [http://www.obsolete.com/convulsion/interviews/convulse/bigblack.html John Bains, 1993]
* [http://www.citizinemag.com/music/music-0506_stevealbini1.htm Citizine]
* [http://www.vacant.org.uk/interviews/albini.html Vacant.org in Great Britian]
* [http://jugheadsbasement.com/2014/10/28/big-black-bulldozer-atomizer/ Podcast on Big Black] where Steve is interviewed

== External Links ==

* [http://www.electrical.com Steve's recording studio] with an active forum full of Chicago musicians
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Albini Wikipedia Entry]

[[Category:Band Members]]
[[Category:Big Black]]
[[Category:Engineers and Producers]]
[[Category:Guitarists]]
[[Category:Bassists]]
[[Category:Singers]]
[[Category:Steve Albini]]
[[Category:R.I.P.]]

Dupage County Hardcore

2024-04-22T19:40:52Z

Patrick:

'''''Dupage County Hardcore''''' is an archive that hosts obscure and out-of-print recordings by Chicago-area punk, metal, and hip-hop artists from the 1970s through the 2010s. Most offerings are available for download at Name Your Price on Bandcamp. It also offers live recordings via it's "D.C.Live" series (the name is an homage to [[VML Records]]' "V.M.Live" series from the 1990s). The site is run by Dave Hofer.

== Links ==

* [https://dupagecountyhardcore.bandcamp.com/ Dupage County Hardcore @ Bandcamp]

* [https://www.facebook.com/dupagecountyhardcore Dupage County Hardcore @ Facebook]

* [https://www.youtube.com/@dupagecountyhardcore/playlists Dupage County Hardcore @ YouTube]

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[[Category:YouTube]]

Jughead

2024-04-15T19:23:47Z

Patrick:

'''Jughead''' (sometimes called "John Jughead") was the guitar player for [[Screeching Weasel]] from [[1986]] until [[2001]]. Aside from [[Ben Weasel]], he was the only constant member of the group. Jughead's real name is '''John Pierson''' and he spent his formative years growing up Mt. Prospect, IL. Aside from [[Screeching Weasel]], Jughead's musical endeavors include the one-off project The Shotdowns, the Lillingtons (as touring guitarist), The Mopes, and an acoustic pop-punk band called Even In Blackouts. He is currently singing and playing guitar for both the Mitochondriacs and Semi-Famous and splits his time between Chicago and Osaka, Japan.

Besides playing music as Jughead, John Pierson is also an actor and playwright. He has authored over a dozen plays under the name "Ian Pierce". His writings were collected in the book ''The Incomplete Philosophy of Hope and Nonthings'' which was published by Hope and Nonthings, a publishing company that John helped run. John acted with the Neo-Futurists outfit in Chicago.

In [[2005]], Hope And Nonthings published ''Weasels In A Box'', Jughead's fictionalized look at his time with [[Screeching Weasel]], unusually written almost entirely in second-person. The book was credited to John R. Pierson, Jughead, and Ian Pierce.

John now does a podcast called ''Jughead's Basement''. The podcast initially focused John's favorite punk albums with interviews by people in the band and associated with its making. Among the albums he's covered are Screeching Weasel's [[My Brain Hurts]], [[Big Black]]'s ''Atomizer'', [[Naked Raygun]]'s [[Throb Throb]], and [[Sludgeworth]]'s ''Losers of the Year'', along with a look at the career of the [[Bhopal Stiffs]]. He has since switched to interviewing various musicians from the punk scene.

=== Links ===

*[http://www.myspace.com/johnjugheadpierson Jughead's My Space Page]
*[http://www.eveninblackouts.com Even In Blackouts]
*[http://www.hopeandnonthings.com Hope And Nonthings]
*[http://jugheadsbasementtnh.podomatic.com/ Jughead's Basement]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnJughead John Jughead Pierson on YouTube]
*[https://audioboom.com/posts/7099600-episode-193-john-jughead-pierson-screeching-weasel-plus-toap-live-w-craig-setari-sick-of Turned Out a Punk - Interview with John Jughead Pierson]
*[https://www.facebook.com/AntonymousMitochondriacalRelease The Mitochroniacs' Facebook Page]

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[[Category:Screeching Weasel]]

Sludgeworth

2024-04-15T18:54:19Z

Patrick:

[[Image:SludgeworthLosersOfTheYear.jpg|right]]

Sludgeworth was a popular band from Chicago that existed from 1989 to 1993.

== Biography ==
Sludgeworth formed in 1989. The band started out as a side-project for vocalist [[Dan Schafer]] and drummer [[Brian Vermin]], who, at the time, also made up the rhythm section of [[Screeching Weasel]], but became a full-time endeavor after Vermin and Schafer quit [[Screeching Weasel]]. Sludgeworth's songs varied from pop-punk to funk rock. Eventually, this would become the band's undoing, with Schafer wanting to pursue more of a pop-punk sound while the rest of the band wanted to do more funk and alternative rock. The band played their last show in 1993, with their break up announced in advance. In 1995, Lookout Records issued a Sludgeworth compilation that focused mostly on their pop-punk side. It also featured several previously unreleased songs which were rumored to be part of an LP that was uncompleted at the time of the band's break up.

Following the band's break up, Schafer continued playing with [[Screeching Weasel]] (with whom he had reunited with in 1991), and would later tour and perform with The Queers, [[the Riverdales]], the Mopes, [[the Methadones]], Noise By Numbers, and Dan Vapid and the Cheats. The rest of Sludgeworth formed the band Ethyline (initially called Pound). Adam, Dave, and Mike later formed Magnafux, which included vocalist Matt Bessemer (formerly of Ethyline) and drummer [[Pat Buckley]].

Sludgworth reunited for 2 shows in 2001. In November 2006, the Sludgeworth My Space page (run by a fan) announced that there were plans for another reunion show in the Spring of 2007, but a month later it was announced that those plans had been scrapped. At three separate shows late April and early May of [[2007]], Schafer joined [[Naked Raygun]] on stage to perform ''Someday''.

Sludgeworth reunited to perform at Riot Fest in Chicago in November of 2007 and Insubordination Fest in Baltimore in June of 2008, the latter of which was recorded and released on CD and DVD in 2009. The band reunited again in 2023 for shows following the reissue of ''Losers of the Year''.

On April 8, 2024, the band announced the release of a new 7".

== Members ==
*[[Dan Schafer]] - Vocals
*[[Adam White]] - Guitar
*[[Dave McClean|Dave McLean]] - Guitar
*[[Mike Hootenstrat|Mike Hooten]] aka Strat - Bass
*[[Brian Vermin]] - Drums

== Discography ==
*'''''Sludgeworth''''' 7" EP ([[Roadkill Records]] [[1990]])
# Follow
# Some Day
# Angry Man
# Two Feet On The Ground

*'''''What's This?''''' LP/CD ([[Johann's Face Records]] [[1991]])
# Never Say Never
# Another Day
# Over And Over
# Two Feet On The Ground
# Someday
# Waste It Away
# What's This?
# Funk Dungeon
# Plunger
# Tomato Paste
# Only One (CD bonus track)
# Cry Baby (CD bonus track)

*'''''Brightside''''' 7" EP (self-released, [[1992]])
# Anytime
# You And I

*'''''Losers of the Year''''' CD (Lookout Records [[1995]])
**Reissued on LP/CD/digital by Red Scare Industries in 2022
# Waste It Away (from ''What's This?'')
# Someday (from ''What's This?'')
# Anytime (from ''Brightside'')
# Only One (from ''What's This?'')
# Another Day (from ''What's This?'')
# I Analyze (previously unreleased)
# Never Say Never (from ''What's This?'')
# Follow (previously unreleased version)
# Over And Over (from ''What's This?'')
# She's Not Disposable (previously unreleased)
# Cry Baby (from ''What's This?'')
# Nearest One To Stand Behind (previously unreleased)
# Angry Man (previously unreleased version)
# Two Feet On The Ground (from ''What's This?'')
# You And I (from ''Brightside'')
# To Be The Same (previously unreleased, 2022 CD/digital bonus track)
# Here For a While (previously unreleased, 2022 CD/digital bonus track)

*'''''Insubordination Fest '08''''' CD/DVD (Insubordination Records [[2009]])
**''Live performance at Insubordination Fest in Baltimore, recorded June 28, 2008''
# Waste it Away
# Another Day
# Anytime
# Only One
# Someday
# Nearest One To Stand Behind
# Angry Man
# Follow
# Never Say Never
# Two Feet On The Ground
# You And I

*'''''Together Not Together''''' 7"/digital single (Red Scare Industries, 2024)

== Trivia ==
*[[Steve Albini]] produced their first EP.
*[[Ben Weasel]] wrote the liner notes for the original ''Losers of the Year'' CD.
*[[Jeff Pezzati]], Joe Principe (Rise Against), Darryl Wilson ([[The Bollweevils]]), Patrick Costello (Dillinger Four), Brenda Kelly ([[Lawrence Arms]]), and Mikey Erg (The Ergs) wrote liner notes to the 2023 reissue.
*In a 1990 interview[http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/nakedraygun_id17.html], the members of [[Naked Raygun]] named Sludgeworth as their favorite local band.

== External links ==
* [https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jugheadsbasementtnh/episodes/2017-12-21T09_00_00-08_00 Sludgeworth Profiled on Jughead's Basement]
* [http://www.myspace.com/sludgeworth Sludgeworth's My Space Page]
* [https://www.facebook.com/Sludgeworth-98988470561/?fref=ts Facebook profile]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sludgeworth Wikipedia page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/1044552-Sludgeworth Discogs page]
* [https://sludgeworth.bandcamp.com/album/losers-of-the-year Bandcamp Page]

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Main Page

2024-04-15T18:42:19Z

Patrick:

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== The Chicago Punk Database ==

This site intends to be a collections of bands, members, labels etc. for the Chicago punk scene. This site focuses on the earlier Chicago scene - but is open to all eras past and present. Most information on this page focuses on Chicago punk before [[1990]], though there is a growing collection of information from the 1990s and beyond. If you have content to add for an era feel free to contribute. All you have to do to add pages is create an account and start making pages. [http://punkdatabase.com/wiki/index.php/ChicagoPunk:About Click here] for more info on how to edit pages.

There are '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles in the database, most of which are small and need more information. Some suggestions to get started - add a link to an unlisted band on left-hand side of this page, go to a band's page and add members/instruments, fix any spelling errors, or create new page about your favorite Chicago Punk record. Anything you can add will help tremendously, so please contribute today!

== Recent News ==

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=== RIP John Kezdy ===

[[Image:JohnKezdy-Thumb.png|left|85px]]

Chicago Punk lost a titan as [[John Kezdy]], lead singer of [[The Effigies]], had an accident on his bicycle and passed away at the age of 64. John has been involved with the scene since the beginning and will be missed dearly. [https://www.mixcloud.com/lumpenradio/inbetweenradiostations-171-john-kezdy-11123/ Here is a long interview] with John from Lumpen Radio where he talked about his time with music in Chicago and stories about the Effigies and touring.

An article on Kezdy's accident can be found [https://chi.streetsblog.org/2023/08/27/john-kezdy-64-singer-of-the-effigies-died-after-bike-crash-with-amazon-van-illegally-stopped-in-bike-lane here]

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=== Podcast on Big Black's Atomizer ===

[[Image:BigBlack-Atomizer.jpg|left|85px]]

[[John Pierson]] (aka Jughead from [[Screeching Weasel]]) and [[Russ Forster]] did a fantastic podcast on [[Big Black]]'s ''Atomizer'' record. It has interviews with [[Santiago Durango]], [[Steve Albini]], [[Camilo Gonzalez]] and [[Jeff Pezzati]] on the beginnings of Big Black and how that record came to be. The ''Jugheads Basement'' podcast previously focused on such groundbreaking 80s Chicago records as [[Naked Raygun]]'s [[Throb Throb]] and Screeching Weasel's ''[[My Brain Hurts]]''. Listen to it [https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jugheadsbasementtnh/episodes/2014-10-27T14_18_42-07_00 here]
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== Main Pages ==

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=== 70s Bands ===

[[BB Spin]], [[Bohemia]], [[Boulevard ]], [[The Buzzards]], [[Chicago Toys]], [[The Corrosives]], [[The Crucified]], [[The Cunts]], [[The Dadistics]], [[Epicycle]], [[The Exit]], [[The Ferraris]], [[Immune System]], [[The Kind]], [[The Lazerblades]], [[Meaty Buys]], [[The Mentally Ill]], [[Nodes]], [[Pistol Whip]], [[Poison Squirrel]], [[Popperz]], [[The Rabbits]], [[Rainbow Girls]], [[Silver Abuse]], [[Skafish]], [[The Swingers]], [[The Trouble Boys]], [[Tutu and the Pirates]], [[Wazmo Nariz]], [[X-Idols]]

=== 80s Bands ===

[[4xy]], [[11th Commandment]], [[A Mason in Ur]], [[Algebra Suicide]], [[Anti-Bodies]], [[Arsenal]], [[Articles of Faith]], [[Babes In Toyland]], [[Barbie Army]], [[Bhang Revival]], [[Bhopal Stiffs]], [[Blatant Dissent]], [[Bleach Battalion]], [[Bloodsport]], [[Bloody Nails]], [[Big Black]], [[Blue Green God]], [[Bonemen of Barumba]], [[Bottles Flying]], [[Breaking Circus]], [[Burning Corvairs]], [[Bucket #6]], [[Caustic Defiance]], [[Certain Death]], [[Da]], [[The Dangling Units]], [[Dead Fink]], [[Dead Serious]], [[Dead Steel Mill]], [[Defoliants]], [[Denied Remarks]], [[Destructive Youth Patrol]], [[Dog At Large]], [[The Drats]], [[The Drill]], [[Dumb Ra]], [[DV8]], [[The Effigies]], [[Electric Cool-Aid]], [[The End]], [[End Result]], [[Enema Resort]], [[Evil Eye]], [[Flea Circus]], [[Forced Allegiance]], [[The Front Lines]], [[Friends of Betty]], [[Fudge Tunnel]], [[Gary Jones]], [[Gear]], [[Generation Waste]], [[Get Smart!]], [[Grab Bag of Fathers]], [[Gross National Product]], [[Group of Individuals]], [[happy hunting]], [[Happy Toons]], [[Hazardous Youth]], [[Heavy Manners]], [[Identity Crisis]], [[ID Under]], [[IMF]], [[The Imports]], [[Impulse Manslaughter]], [[Indecent Liberties]], [[Industrialized Autocracy]], [[Infections]], [[Insane War Tomatoes]], [[The Interceptors]], [[Insolent Respect]], [[Johnny Vomit]], [[Juvenile Delinquents]], [[K.G.B.]], [[The Kremlins]], [[The Kruds]], [[The Leeches]], [[Life Sentence]], [[Loose Lips]], [[Lost Cause]], [[The Luchs Brothers]], [[Mark O and Leslie]], [[Men]], [[Ministry]], [[The Misled]], [[M.O.S.H.]], [[Nadsat Rebel]], [[Naked Raygun]], [[Navastrau]], [[Negative Element]], [[NGA JIWA]], [[No Empathy]], [[Noise Monsters]], [[Number Nine]], [[The Odd]], [[ONO]], [[Out of Order]], [[The Ozzfish Experience]], [[Painterband]], [[Phil 'n the Blanks]], [[Plywood]], [[Political Justice?]], [[Precious Wax Drippings]], [[Problem Dogs]], [[Product 19]], [[Protagonists]], [[Psi Bears]], [[Rapeman]], [[Repulse Kava]], [[Ring 13]], [[Rights of the Accused]], [[Sanitary Patrol]], [[Savage Beliefs]], [[Scarred For Life]], [[Scoobie Snack]], [[Screaming Rachel and Remote]], [[Screeching Weasel]], [[Seismic Waves]], [[Sharon Tate's Baby]], [[Silent Language]], [[Silly Carmichaels]], [[Six Feet Under]], [[Slit and the Stiches]], [[Sludgeworth]], [[Small Irregular Pieces of Aluminum]], [[Special Affect]], [[Spongetunnel]], [[Sport of Kings]], [[Stations]], [[straightjacketbazooka]], [[Strike Under]], [[The Suburban Nightmare]], [[The Subverts]], [[Tar]], [[Target]], [[Ten Year Old Surgeons]], [[Terminal Beach]], [[The Throbbers]], [[Toothpaste]], [[Trial by Fire]], [[Uncle Fester]], [[Unified Field]], [[Urban DK]], [[Urge Overkill]], [[The Vaguelys]], [[Verboten]], [[Vermicious Knids]], [[Viktimz of Society]], [[Violent Feedback]], [[Violent Tumor]], [[The Watchmen]], [[The Wayouts]], [[We Make The Nig Heist Look Like Saints]], [[Zoetrope]]

=== 90s Bands ===

[[88 Fingers Louie]], [[8 Bark]], [[Alkaline Trio]], [[Allister]], [[Alpha Skool]], [[Apocalypse Hoboken]], [[The Arrivals]], [[The Beautiful Mutants]], [[The Bliss Machine]], [[Blue Collar]], [[Blue Meanies]], [[Bobby Conn]], [[Bollweevils]], [[Brownpeace]], [[Buzzmuscle]], [[Cap'n Jazz]], [[Captured by Robots]], [[The Cunts]], [[David and the Happenings]], [[The Dead Carpenters]], [[Deadscene]], [[Drunken Catholics]], [[Friction]], [[Gauge]], [[Gore Gore Girls]], [[The Indicators]], [[Ivy League]], [[Jack Scratch]], [[Jerkwater]], [[The Jesus Lizard]], [[Keep Away From Julie]], [[Landos 45]], [[Los Crudos]], [[Lozenge]], [[The Misdemeanors]]. [[My Big Beautiful]], [[Oblivion]], [[Pegboy]], [[The Riverdales]], [[Ruby Zel]], [[Screeching Weasel]], [[Shellac]], [[Skullface]], [[Skullkrusher]], [[Slapstick]], [[Slow Children Playing]], [[Sludgeworth]], [[Smoking Popes]], [[Sweep the Leg Johnny]], [[Swingset]], [[Tar]], [[Toucan Slam]], [[Trenchmouth]], [[Tuesday]], [[V.Reverse]], [[The Vindictives]], [[Wesley Willis]], [[The Wesley Willis Fiasco]], [[Winepress]],

=== 2000s Bands ===

[[The Black Sheep Band]], [[Bluster]], [[The Bomb]], [[The Coughs]], [[Lawrence Arms]], [[The Methadones]], [[Report Suspicious Activity]], [[Wardogs]]

=== Bands That Need Pages / Information ===

[[Baxter]], [[The Broadways]], [[Causey Way]], [[Colossal]], [[Crashdog]], [[Deals Gone Bad]], [[Duvall]], [[Dumb Ra]], [[The Honor System]], [[Hot Stove Jimmy]], [[Mary Tyler Morphine]], [[Mexican Cheerleader]], [[Mob Action]], [[The Nobs]], [[Razer]], [[Research Defense Squad]], [[The Sex Kittens]], [[Skapone]], [[Skullface]], [[Slaphappy]], [[Snidely Whiplash Experience]], [[Spiderz]], [[Squirtgun]], [[The Tarts]], [[The Torpedos]], [[The Tossers]], [[The Trouble Boys]], [[Tremors]], [[Tricky Dick]], [[Tub Ring]], [[The Untouchables]], [[Urethra Franklin]], [[The Ventilators]], [[The Vicissitudes]], [[Walker]], [[Wolcott]]

=== Records ===

[[A Chicago Punk Rock Collaboration For The Kids, Vol 1]], [[All Rise]], [[Achtung Chicago!]], [[Basement Screams]], [[Boogadaboogadaboogada!]], [[Busted at Oz]], [[Code Blue]], [[Dial-a-Trance]], [[Flammable Solid]], [[Naked Raygun - Home (Song)|Home]], [[Innocence]], [[It's A Punk Thing, You Wouldn't Understand]], [[Jettison]], [[My Brain Hurts]], [[No Punks in the Pit]], [[Raygun...Naked Raygun]], [[Magnetic Curses]], [[The Middle of America Compilation]], [[Picking More Daisies]], [[Punkhouse]], [[There's A Fungus Among Us]], [[Throb Throb]], [[Understand?]], [[Vanilla Blue]]

=== Labels ===

[[Aaugh! Records]], [[Alona's Dream Records]], [[Autumn Records]], [[Dazit Records]], [[Dill Records]], [[Disturbing Records]], [[Fever Records]], [[Fiction Records]], [[Go Deaf]], [[Harmless Records]], [[H.I.D. Productions Ltd]], [[Homestead Records]], [[Johann's Face Records]], [[Landmind Records]], [[Little Farmer Music]], [[National Trust]], [[No Blow Records]], [[Quarterstick Records]], [[Pink Records]], [[Pravda Records]], [[Roadkill Records]], [[Ruthless Records]], [[Schwa Records]], [[Sandpounder Records]], [[Shakefork Records]], [[Skinhead Records]], [[Snat 5 Records]], [[Subfusc]], [[Suburban Home]], [[Thermidor Records]], [[Thick Records]], [[Touch and Go]], [[Tough Records]], [[Underdog Records]], [[Underground Communique]], [[Version Sound]], [[Victory Records]], [[VML Records]], [[Walkthrufyre Records]], [[Wasteland Records]], [[Wax Trax Records]], [[What The Fuck? Records]]
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=== People ===

[[Steve Albini]], [[Al Scum]], [[Rodney Anderson]], [[Jon Babbin]], [[Billy Blastoff]], [[Vic Bondi]], [[Chris Bjorklund]], [[Steve Bjorklund]], [[Eric Brockman]], [[Iain Burgess]], [[Robert Byrne]], [[Mick Calhoun]], [[Joe Camarillo]], [[Eric Cassell]], [[Jeremy Cowan]], [[Steve Cheese]], [[Tom Clark]], [[Larry Damore]], [[Bob Damrau]], [[Troy Dixler]], [[Ted Domurat]], [[Lorna Donley]], [[Sean Duffy]], [[Santiago Durango]], [[Rich Edgley]], [[Jed Fox]], [[Bob Furem]], [[Philip Galanter]], [[Camilo Gonzalez]], [[Ken Goodman]], [[Jack Graham]], [[P. Michael Grego]], [[Joe Haggerty]], [[John Haggerty]], [[Scott Harris]], [[Dem Hopkins]], [[Anthony Illarde]], [[Al Jourgensen]], [[Jughead]], [[Marie Kanger-Born]], [[John Kezdy]], [[Pierre Kezdy]], [[Joe Losurdo]], [[John Lundin]], [[Keith Lyons]], [[Art MacQuilkin]], [[Doug McCombs]], [[Bill Meehan]], [[Ken Mierzwa]], [[John Mohr]], [[Terry Nelson]], [[Brian Peterson]], [[Marko Pezzati]], [[Mary Alice Ramel]], [[Sean Rice]],[[Dave Riley]], [[Corey Rusk]],[[Bobby Scarpelli]], [[Dan Schafer]], [[Dan Schneider]], [[Audrey Shaw]], [[Bobby Skafish]], [[Jim Skafish]], [[Slapstick Family Tree]], [[Jim Sludge]], [[Brooks Smith]], [[Geri Soriano]], [[Eric Spicer]], [[Bill Stephens]], [[Chopper Steppe]], [[Steve Steppe]], [[Barry Stern]], [[Dan Sullivan]], [[Travis]], [[Dave Thomas]], [[Chuck Uchida]], [[Joey Vindictive]], [[Douglas Ward]], [[Rob Warmowski]], [[Ben Weasel]], [[Kevin Weppner]], [[Paul Zamost]], [[Bryn Zellers]]

=== Venues ===

[[3rd Floor]], [[950 Lucky Number]], [[A-Zone]], [[Abbey Pub]], [[Ann Arkees]], [[Aragon Ballroom]], [[Artful Dodger]], [[The Avalon]], [[B'Ginnings]], [[The Bank]], [[Batteries Not Included]], [[Bop Shop]], [[The Bottle]], [[Bottom Lounge]], [[Centro-American Social Club]], [[Circuits]], [[Club Foot]], [[COD]], [[The Congress Theatre]], [[The Crypt]], [[Cubby Bear]], [[Czar Bar]], [[Delilah's]], [[Dreamerz]], [[Durty Nellies]], [[El Rancho Orphanage]], [[Empty Bottle]], [[Exit]], [[Fireside Bowl]], [[Fotch's]], [[Gaspars]], [[Harry Hopes]], [[Head's Pub]], [[Hell House]], [[Hideout, The]], [[Hotti Biscotti]], [[Hueys]], [[The Igloo]], [[Iron Rail]], [[Isabelle's Grand Finale]], [[Ivanhoe Theater]], [[Jamies Elsewhere Lounge]], [[Katz and Jammer Kids]], [[Keith Garage]], [[La Mere Vipere]], [[Lounge Ax]], [[McGreevys]], [[McGregor's]], [[Medusas]], [[Metro]], [[Mexican Patriotic Club]], [[Misfits]], [[The Mutiny]], [[Neo]], [[The Nervous Center]], [[No Palace]], [[O'Banion's]], [[Oak Theatre]], [[Odum]], [[Off the Alley]], [[Old Chicago]], [[Off the Alley]], [[Over Easy]], [[Oz]], [[Park West]], [[Phyllis' Musical Inn]], [[The Piss Factory]], [[Prodigal Son]], [[Quiet Knight]], [[Riley's Rock House]], [[The Riviera]], [[Ruts]], [[Space Place]], [[Stages]], [[Tuts]], [[The Warehouse]], [[Waves]], [[West End]], [[Wrigley Side]]

=== Fanzines ===

[[Bullshit Detector]], [[Coolest Retard]], [[Disorderly Conduct]], [[Gabba Gabba Gazette]], [[Last Rites]], [[Les Ponques Rockeurs]], [[Matter]], [[Non-Stop Banter]], [[Primitive Noise]], [[Raveup]], [[Submission]], [[THIS]], [[Wholesome]], [[Your Country Needs You/YOU]]

=== History ===

''Chicago Punk History at a Glance -'' [[Timeline]] ''Detailed History by Year -'' [[1974]] [[1975]] [[1976]] [[1977]] [[1978]] [[1979]] [[1980]] [[1981]] [[1982]] [[1983]] [[1984]] [[1985]] [[1986]] [[1987]] [[1988]] [[1989]] [[1990]] [[1991]] [[1992]] [[1993]] [[1994]] [[1995]] [[1996]] [[1997]] [[1998]] [[1999]] [[2000]] [[2001]] [[2002]] [[2003]] [[2004]] [[2005]] [[2006]] [[2007]] [[2008]] [[2009]] [[2010]] [[2011]] [[2012]] [[2013]] [[2014]] [[2015]] [[2016]] [[2017]] [[2018]] [[2021]] [[2023]]

=== MP3s ===

[[Bloodsport]], [[DV8]], [[Seismic Waves]], [[Toothpaste]]

=== Films ===
[[You Weren't There]]

=== Places ===

[[Punkin' Donuts]]

=== Television ===
[[Chic-a-go-go]], [[JBTV]]

=== Websites ===

* [[Ken Mierzwa|Ephemeral Creation]]
* [[Pit of Punkiness]]
* [[The Punk Vault]]
* [[Chicago Hardcore]]
* [[WindyCityPunk]]
* [[Dupage County Hardcore]]

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Dupage County Hardcore

2024-04-15T18:41:29Z

Patrick: Created page with "'''''Dupage County Hardcore''''' is an archive that hosts obscure and out-of-print recordings by Chicago-area punk, metal, and hip-hop artists from the 1970s through the 2010s. All offerings are available at Name Your Price on Bandcamp. It also offers live recordings via it's "D.C.Live" series (the name is an homage to VML Records' "V.M.Live" series from the 1990s). The site is run by Dave Hofer. == Links == * [https://dupagecountyhardcore.bandcamp.com/ Dupage C..."

'''''Dupage County Hardcore''''' is an archive that hosts obscure and out-of-print recordings by Chicago-area punk, metal, and hip-hop artists from the 1970s through the 2010s. All offerings are available at Name Your Price on Bandcamp. It also offers live recordings via it's "D.C.Live" series (the name is an homage to [[VML Records]]' "V.M.Live" series from the 1990s). The site is run by Dave Hofer.

== Links ==

* [https://dupagecountyhardcore.bandcamp.com/ Dupage County Hardcore @ Bandcamp]

* [https://www.facebook.com/dupagecountyhardcore Dupage County Hardcore @ Facebook]

* [https://www.youtube.com/@dupagecountyhardcore/playlists Dupage County Hardcore @ YouTube]

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What The Fuck? Records

2024-04-15T18:29:37Z

Patrick:

'''What The Fuck? Records''' was a label started by [[Martin Sorrondeguy]] in [[1989]]. The name came from a fanzine that Martin had been putting out. A couple of compilations were issued through the imprint, the first of which, '''[[There's A Fungus Among Us]]''' consisted of all local bands. Martin went on to form [[Los Crudos]] along with the label [[Lengua Armada Discos]].

==Releases==
* '''WTF 1''' - '''[[There's A Fungus Among Us]]''' 7" [[1989]] (featuring [[Screeching Weasel]], [[Gear]], [[Target]], [[No Empathy]], [[Bhopal Stiffs]], [[Vermicious Knids]], and [[Only The Strong]])

* '''WTF 2''' - '''Built On Blood''' LP [[1990]] (featuring the local bands [[Sludgeworth]], [[Spongetunnel]], [[Gear]] and [[Apocalypse Hoboken]] along with a number of other bands from around the country). Accompanied with a 7" put out by [[Shakefork Records]].

==External Links==

* [https://www.discogs.com/label/150442-What-The-Fuck What The Fuck @ Discogs]

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Gauge

2024-04-15T18:23:14Z

Patrick: /* Releases */

'''Gauge''' was a post-hardcore band who existed from [[1991]] until [[1994]]. They were very influential on the emerging Northwest suburban emo/punk scene during their lifespan. In [[2010]], the group announced they were reuniting. They played several local shows in 2010 and [[2011]] but have been largely inactive ever since. In 2010, filmmaker Matt Golin made a documentary about the band called '''Gauge:153'''.

==Members==

* [[Scott Conway|Scott "Gub" Conway]] - Vocals/Guitar

* Kevin J. Frank - Guitar/Vocals

* Neil Sandler - Bass

* Ryan Rapsys - Drums

==Releases==

* Demo CS (1991)

* ''Carving Belt/Midwest'' 7" ([[Shakefork Records]], 1992) - Free show giveaway, 100 copies pressed, songs taken from the demo

* '''Blank''' 7" EP (Shakefork Records, 1992)

* ''Gauge/Grout Villa'' split 7" with Grout Villa (Permanent Satan, 1992)

* '''Soothe''' LP/CD (THD Records/Radius Records, 1993)

* ''Swing'' 7" ([[Underdog Records]], 1993)

* '''Fire Tongue Burning Stomach''' CD/LP (Underdog Records, 1994) - CD includes the ''Swing'' single

* '''43''' 10" EP ([[Actionboy Records]], 1995)

* '''I''' CD (Tree Records, 2000) - First half of a proposed two-part discography, contains all material released by from their demo through the first LP

* '''II''' digital (Shakefork Records, 2010) - 2nd half of their discography, contains everything released after the first LP through their posthumous 10" EP and one unreleased track

* '''Mints''' 7"/digital EP (Shakefork Records, 2010) - 7" was a free giveaway at their 2010 reunion show in Chicago. The digital version has 2 extra songs.

* '''D.C.Live presents Gauge Live on WVKC 1/29/1994''' digital album ([[Dupage County Hardcore]], 2022).

* '''D.C.Live presents Gauge Live at The Gizmo 1/29/1994''' digital album (Dupage Country Hardcore, 2022).

* '''Live At Sir Donald's 8.19.91''' digital album (Shakefork Live, 2024).

* '''Live At Bottom Lounge 3.6.10''' digital album (Shakefork Live, 2024).

==External Links==
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/657214-Gauge-3 Gauge @ Discogs]
* [http://www.gaugechicago.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.gaugechicago.com/ Gauge @ Facebook]
* [http://gauge.bandcamp.com/music Gauge @ Bandcamp]
* [https://myspace.com/gaugechicago Gauge @ MySpace]

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Shakefork Records

2024-04-15T18:14:48Z

Patrick:

'''Shakefork Records''' was run out of Downer's Grove, IL, and started by [[Ray Kolenko]] in [[1990]]. Most of the bands on the label would fall under the "emo-core" tag. Sometime in [[1991]], Ray handed control of the label over to Scott Broadhurst, of the band [[Friction]]. Scott continued to run the label until he moved to California, after which both [[Friction]] and Shakefork ceased to exist. The label's last release under Scott's direction, a split between [[Friction]] and [[Cap'n Jazz]], was delayed by Scott's move. Rumor had it that Kolenko was unhappy about how the label ended and had given the name to some kids in Wisconsin to continue it, but nothing ever surfaced, so this was probably nothing more that idle talk. In 2009, Ray announced that Shakefork was being resurrected under the guidance of Neil Sandler (formerly of [[Gauge]], currently of Rollo Tomasi).

All Shakefork legacy releases (the first 12 releases) stream for free via Bandcamp. In 2021, the label launched Shakefork Live, a repository of live recordings from Shakefork-associated bands. All Shakefork Live recordings are available at Name Your Price via Shakefork Live's Bandcamp page.

== Releases ==

* '''[[Manneqvin Hand]]''' - ''Jow'' 7" (SF #1 [[1990]])
* '''[[Target]]''' - ''Going Up'' 7" (SF #2 [[1990]])
** On gold vinyl
* '''[[Ivy League]]''' - ''Gub'' 7" (SF #3 [[1990]])
** On red vinyl
* '''[[Weedeater]]''' - ''Get The Job Done'' 7" (SF #4 [[1990]])
* '''[[Gauge]]''' - "Carving Belt" b/w "Midwest" (SF #5.5 [[1991]])
** Only 100 copies were pressed and given away at a [[Gauge]] show in [[1991]]. The songs come from the band's demo tape. This is sometimes referred to as the "Ray Kolenko Seven Inch".
* '''Various Artists''' - ''[[No Punks in the Pit]]'' 7" (SF #5 [[1991]])
** Features [[Ivy League]], Dickey Mo, [[Billingsgate]], and Manneqvin Hand.
* '''Various Artists''' - ''[[Decline of the Western Suburbs]]'' 7" (SF #6 [[1991]])
** Features [[Time Out]], [[Apocalypse Hoboken]], [[Target]], [[Slaphappy]], and [[Weedeater]].
* '''[[Gauge]]''' - ''Blank'' 7" (SF #7 [[1992]])
** On blue vinyl
* '''[[Friction]]''' - ''Makeshift'' 7" (SF #8 [[1992]])
** On black and aqua swirl vinyl
* '''Various Artists''' - ''Built on Blood'' 7" (SF #8.5 [[1991]])
** LP + 7" compilation featuring bands from across the US. [[What The Fuck? Records]] put out the LP while Shakefork put out the accompanying 7"
* '''Various Artists''' - ''[[It's A Punk Thing, You Wouldn't Understand]]'' LP (SF #9 [[1993]])
** Features [[Gauge]], [[Bollweevils]], [[Smoking Popes]], [[Cap'n Jazz]], [[Friction]], [[Screeching Weasel]], [[Heel]], and [[Angerhouse]].
**Some copies feature Shakefork's address crossed out with black marker. This was done presumably after Scott Broadhurst moved.
* '''[[Friction]]/[[Cap'n Jazz]]''' - ''Nothing Dies With Blue Skies'' split 7" (SF #10 [[1994]]?)
**Features a San Francisco PO Box as the label's address.
* '''[[Gauge]]''' - ''Mints'' 7" (SF # 11 [[2010]])
**Given away at Gauge 2010 reunion show in Chicago
**Comes with a download code that includes 2 additional songs
* '''Gauge''' - ''II'' digital compilation (SF # 12, 2010)
**2nd half of Gauge's discography (the first half had been released by Tree Records on CD in 2000)
* '''[[Red Villian]]''' - ''Into The City's Arms'' digital album (SF # 13, 2011)
* '''[[Rollo Tomasi]]''' - ''Coward'' CD/digital album (SF # 14, 2010)
* '''Gauge''' - ''153'' DVD (SF # 15)
**Documentary about Gauge
* '''Various Artists''' - ''For Kenna Rae'' digital compilation (SF # 16, 2011)
**Benefit compilation for Kenna Rae Parfrey who, at age 4, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2010
* '''Manneqvin Hand''' - ''Motherlode'' digital album (SF# 17, 2017)
**Recordings from 1989-1991
* '''Manneqvin Hand''' - ''4TRK'' digital EP (SF # 17.5)
**The band's 1989 demo
* '''[[Supporting Actress]]''' - ''Playing The Part'' digital album (SF # 18, 2017)
**Reissue of the band's 1997 album, originally on Playing Field Records.
* '''Supporting Actress''' - ''An Elegant Tease With More Report'' digital album (SF # 19, 2018)
**Reissue of the band's 1995 debut 7", "An Elegant Tease With Report" (on Kulprit Konnextion Recordings) with additional songs
* '''[[Dickey Mo]]''' - ''One More Time'' digital compilation (SF # 20, 2018)
**Collection of Dickey Mo recordings from 1990.
* '''Rollo Tomasi''' - ''The Fear Is Unsafe'' digital album (SF # 22, 2019)

== Shakefork Live ==
* '''Manneqvin Hand''' - '' Live at Sir Donald's 12.23.90'' - digital album (SFL# 1, 2021)
* '''Target''' - ''Live at Sir Donald's 12.23.90'' - digital album (SFL # 2, 2021)
* '''Ivy League''' - ''Live at Sir Donald's 12.23.90'' - digital album (SFL # 3, 2021)
* '''Gauge''' - '' Live at Sir Donald's 8.19.91'' - digital album (SFL# 5, 2024)
* '''[[Radio Flyer]]''' - ''Live at Knights of Columbus 4.15.95'' - digital album (SFL # 7, 2024)
* '''[[Sweater Weather]]''' - ''Live at Fireside Bowl 5.21.96'' - digital album (SFL # 8, 2024)
* '''Sweater Weather''' - ''Live at Fireside Bowl 6.18.96'' - digital album (SFL # 9, 2024)
* '''Gauge''' - '' Live at Bottom Lounge 3.6.10'' - digital album (SFL# 10, 2024)

== Notes ==
* ''No Punks In The Pit'' and ''Decline Of The Western Suburbs'' were meant to be released together, but the label did not have the money to pay for the pressing of a double EP. Interestingly, the two comps feature the singers of [[Ivy League]] and [[Target]] on the cover of opposite records in which their bands appear.

== Links ==
* [http://www.myspace.com/shakeforkrecords Shakefork Records on My Space] - Run by founder Ray Kolenko
* [http://www.shakefork.com/ Official Website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/shakefork Shakefork @ Facebook]
* [https://shakefork.bandcamp.com/ Shakefork's Legacy releases @ Bandcamp]
* [https://shakeforklive.bandcamp.com/ Shakefork Live @ Bandcamp]

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Tar

2024-04-05T18:57:09Z

Patrick:

'''Tar''' was a late-80s and 90s punk/indie band out of Chicago. They released a few records on [[Touch and Go]] and were quite well-known nationally. Tar morphed out of 80s punk band [[Blatant Dissent]], which featured vocalist John Mohr, drummer Mike Greenless, and bassist Tim Drescher. Blatant Dissent had formed in Dekalb, where the members were attending college. In late 1987, Blatant Dissent had added guitarist Mark Jablocki to the group. The group changed their name to Tar in April 1988 after it had become apparent that the new material they were writing was moving away from the Blatant Dissent sound and they would soon relocate to Chicago (where Mohr and Zablocki were living). Their 1989 EP, "Handsome", would be the first 12" release for the influential Amphetamine Reptile label. In 1990, Tim Drescher would depart the band and be replaced by Tom Zaluckyj. Tom Zaluckyj and John Mohr would be known for playing custom made aluminum guitars. In 1992, Tar made the switch from Amphetamine Reptile to Touch and Go Records. In 1995, the band released their final album "Over And Out" with the breakup being announced in advance. They played their final show on November 25, 1995 at [[Lounge Ax]] where John gave away his guitar after the band finished their set. The band has since reunited periodically for live shows.

Since 2021, John Mohr and Mike Greenless have played together in Deep Tunnel Project. The band also includes Jeff Dean ([[The Bomb]], Dead Ending, Noise by Numbers, many many others) and Tim Midyett (Silkworm, Bottomless Pit).

==Members==
* John Mohr - Vocal/Guitar
* Mark Jablocki - Guitar
* Mike Greenless - Drums
* Tim Drescher - Bass (1988-1990)
* Tom Zaluckyj - Bass (1991-1995)

==Releases==
*''Play To Win'' b/w ''Mel's'' 7" ([[No Blow]] Records, 1988)
*'''''Handsome''''' 12" EP (Amphetamine Reptile, 1989)
**Reissued by No Blow and Chunklet Industries in 2021
*''Flow Plow'' b/w ''Hand'' 7" (Amphetamine Reptile, 1990)
*'''''Roundhouse''''' LP/CS/CD (Amphetamine Reptile, 1990)
**CD includes '''''Handsome'''''
**Reissued by No Blow and Chunklet Industries in 2021
*''Solution 8'' b/w ''Non-Alignment Pact'' 7" (Amphetamine Reptile, 1991)
*'''''Jackson''''' LP/CS/CD (Amphetamine Reptile, 1991)
**Reissued by No Blow and Chunklet Industries in 2021
*''Teetering'' b/w ''The In Crowd'' 7" ([[Touch and Go]], 1992)
*'''''Toast''''' LP/CS/CD (Touch and Go), 1993
*'''''Clincher''''' 12"/CS/CD EP (Touch and Go, 1993)
*''Static'' split 7" with Jawbox (Touch and Go/Dischord Records, 1993)
**Both bands cover each other's song of the same name.
*'''''Over And Out''''' LP/CS/CD (Touch and Go, 1995)
*''Feel This'' b/w ''Hell's Bells'' (Chunklet Industries, 2012)
**Outtakes from the '''''Over and Out''''' sessions
**Gold vinyl version was given out at Tar's 2012 reunion show in Chicago
*'''''1988-1995''''' double LP/digital (Chunklet Industries, 2013)
**Compilation of singles, compilation tracks, unreleased songs, and a John Peel session
**Digital version includes an additional 2 hours of live tracks
* split 7" with Man...Or Astro-Man? (Chunklet Industries, 2018)
**limited release in honor of Henry Ownings (Chunklet Industries) 50th birthday
**Both bands' songs are taken from other Chunklet releases.
*'''''Tar Box''''' vinyl box set (No Blow/Chunklet Industries, 2021)
**Includes '''''Handsome''''', '''''Roundhouse''''', '''''Jackson''''', and a previously unreleased live album, '''''Hold Fast, Hitting Long'''''
**First pressing was 100 copies. Second pressing 240 copies
**Each record came on colored-vinyl exclusive to the box set and to the pressing
**Vinyl version of the live record exclusive to the box set
**Includes a certificate of authenticity signed by all the members of Tar
*'''''Hold Fast, Hitting Long''''' digital (No Blow/Chunklet Industries, 2021)
**Recorded live at [[Lounge Ax]] in Chicago on March 28, 1992

== External links ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tar_%28band%29 Wikipedia page]
* [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tar-mn0000011308 AllMusic page]
* [http://www.touchandgorecords.com/bands/band.php?id=73 Touch and Go Records page]
* [http://trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=tar Trouser Press page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/56211-Tar Discogs profile]
*[https://tartheband.bandcamp.com/ Band-run Bandcamp page with live recordings]

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Shellac

2024-03-26T16:32:13Z

Patrick: /* External links */

'''Shellac''' is [[Steve Albini]]'s current band. Steve started the band with drummer [[Todd Trainer]] in 1992. After some early jamming with former [[Naked Raygun]] bassist [[Camilo Gonzalez]], [[Bob Weston]] (ex-Volcano Suns) joined as the band's permanent bass player. As all the members hold full-time jobs, Shellac records and tours infrequently. Most of the group's LPs have all been released through [[Touch and Go]] Records but the band has also had several limited releases on other labels. Shellac releases are usually numbered (as of this writing, Shellac Record No. 15 remains unreleased).

==Members==
* [[Steve Albini]] - Vocals/Guitar
* [[Bob Weston]] - Bass/Vocals
* [[Todd Trainer]] - Drums

==Releases==
*'''''The Rude Gesture: A Pictorial History''''' 7" (Touch and Go, 1993)
**Shellac Record No. 1
**Features Camilo Gonzalez (on "The Rambler Song")
**All covers were hand-stamped and folded.
*'''''Uranus''''' 7" (Touch and Go, 1993)
**Shellac Record No. 2
**All covers were hand-stamped and folded.
*'''''The Bird Is The Most Popular Finger''''' 7" ([[Drag City]], 1994)
**Shellac Record No. 3
**Instrumental versions of songs that would appear on the '''At Action Park''' LP
*'''''At Action Park''''' LP (Touch And Go, 1994)
**Shellac Record No. 4
*'''''ライヴイン東京 ''''' CD (Nux Organization, 1994)
**Shellac Record No. 5
**Japanese-only release.
**Live recording.
*'''Billiardspielerlied''' b/w '''Mantel''' 7" (Überschall Records, 1995)
**Shellac Record No. 6
**German-only release.
**A-side recorded at the Fallout Comedy Club in Chicago, the B-side in Amsterdam.
**The band's name appears as "Shellack" on the cover.
*'''''Sides 1-4''''' 2x7" (Skin Graft Records/Gasoline Boast Records, 1995)
**Shellac Record No. 7
**4-way split with Big'n, Brise-Glace, and US Maple.
**Shellac, Big'n, and US Maple cover AC/DC songs while Brise-Glace's track is "inspired" by AC/DC.
*'''''Soul Sound''''' split 7" with Mule (Laff & Go Records, 1997)
**Shellac Record No. 8
**"Laff & Go" was a one-off imprint by Touch and Go Records.
*'''''The Futurist''''' LP (self-released, 1997)
**Shellac Record No. 9
**Music composed for a performance by the La La La Human Steps dance group.
**Around 800 copies were pressed and given to friends and families of the band. Names of the recipients are printed on the cover and each recipient's copy has their name circled or written on the cover to identify whoever might try to sell their copy.
*'''''Terraform''''' LP (Touch and Go, 1998)
**Shellac Record No. 10
*'''''1000 Hurts''''' LP (Touch and Go, 2000)
**Shellac Record No. 11
* split 7" with Caesar (Barbaraal, 2000)
**Shellac Record No. 12
**Included with the first edition of the Dutch comic book "Sex, Drugs, and Strips" by Barbara Stok.
*'''''Excellent Italian Greyhound''''' LP (Touch and Go, 2007)
**Shellac Record No. 13
**The title is a reference to Todd Trainer's dog who appears on the cover.
*'''''Dude Incredible''''' LP (Touch and Go, 2014)
**Shellac Record No. 14
*'''''The End of Radio''''' double LP (Touch and Go, 2019)
**Shellac Record No. 16
**Collection of 2 recordings made for BBC Radio One's John Peel Show, the first from 1994 and the second from 2004.
*'''''To All Trains''''' LP/CD/Digital (Touch and Go, 2024)
**Shellac Records No. ?

== External links ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shellac_(band) Wikipedia page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/103197-Shellac Discogs page]
* [http://www.touchandgorecords.com/bands/band.php?id=22 Bandprofile on Touch & Go Records' site]
* [https://shellac.bandcamp.com/ Bandcamp Page]

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Shellac

2024-03-26T16:26:16Z

Patrick: /* Releases */

Sludgeworth

2024-03-26T16:22:58Z

Patrick: added notes about new music and liner notes to the reissue. Corrected Dave McLean and Mike Hooten, whose names were misspelled on the Lookout CD.

[[Image:SludgeworthLosersOfTheYear.jpg|right]]

Sludgeworth was a popular band from Chicago that existed from 1989 to 1993.

== Biography ==
Sludgeworth formed in 1989. The band started out as a side-project for vocalist [[Dan Schafer]] and drummer [[Brian Vermin]], who, at the time, also made up the rhythm section of [[Screeching Weasel]], but became a full-time endeavor after Vermin and Schafer quit [[Screeching Weasel]]. Sludgeworth's songs varied from pop-punk to funk rock. Eventually, this would become the band's undoing, with Schafer wanting to pursue more of a pop-punk sound while the rest of the band wanted to do more funk and alternative rock. The band played their last show in 1993, with their break up announced in advance. In 1995, Lookout Records issued a Sludgeworth compilation that focused mostly on their pop-punk side. It also featured several previously unreleased songs which were rumored to be part of an LP that was uncompleted at the time of the band's break up.

Following the band's break up, Schafer continued playing with [[Screeching Weasel]] (with whom he had reunited with in 1991), and would later tour and perform with The Queers, [[the Riverdales]], the Mopes, [[the Methadones]], Noise By Numbers, and Dan Vapid and the Cheats. The rest of Sludgeworth formed the band Ethyline (initially called Pound). Adam, Dave, and Mike later formed Magnafux, which included vocalist Matt Bessemer (formerly of Ethyline) and drummer [[Pat Buckley]].

Sludgworth reunited for 2 shows in 2001. In November 2006, the Sludgeworth My Space page (run by a fan) announced that there were plans for another reunion show in the Spring of 2007, but a month later it was announced that those plans had been scrapped. At three separate shows late April and early May of [[2007]], Schafer joined [[Naked Raygun]] on stage to perform ''Someday''.

Sludgeworth reunited to perform at Riot Fest in Chicago in November of 2007 and Insubordination Fest in Baltimore in June of 2008, the latter of which was recorded and released on CD and DVD in 2009. The band reunited again in 2023 for shows following the reissue of ''Losers of the Year''.

In March 2024, Sludgeworth announced on their Facebook page that "something is in the works" regarding new music.

== Members ==
*[[Dan Schafer]] - Vocals
*[[Adam White]] - Guitar
*[[Dave McClean|Dave McLean]] - Guitar
*[[Mike Hootenstrat|Mike Hooten]] aka Strat - Bass
*[[Brian Vermin]] - Drums

== Discography ==
*'''''Sludgeworth''''' 7" EP ([[Roadkill Records]] [[1990]])
# Follow
# Some Day
# Angry Man
# Two Feet On The Ground

*'''''What's This?''''' LP/CD ([[Johann's Face Records]] [[1991]])
# Never Say Never
# Another Day
# Over And Over
# Two Feet On The Ground
# Someday
# Waste It Away
# What's This?
# Funk Dungeon
# Plunger
# Tomato Paste
# Only One (CD bonus track)
# Cry Baby (CD bonus track)

*'''''Brightside''''' 7" EP (self-released, [[1992]])
# Anytime
# You And I

*'''''Losers of the Year''''' CD (Lookout Records [[1995]])
**Reissued on LP/CD/digital by Red Scare Industries in 2022
# Waste It Away (from ''What's This?'')
# Someday (from ''What's This?'')
# Anytime (from ''Brightside'')
# Only One (from ''What's This?'')
# Another Day (from ''What's This?'')
# I Analyze (previously unreleased)
# Never Say Never (from ''What's This?'')
# Follow (previously unreleased version)
# Over And Over (from ''What's This?'')
# She's Not Disposable (previously unreleased)
# Cry Baby (from ''What's This?'')
# Nearest One To Stand Behind (previously unreleased)
# Angry Man (previously unreleased version)
# Two Feet On The Ground (from ''What's This?'')
# You And I (from ''Brightside'')
# To Be The Same (previously unreleased, 2022 CD/digital bonus track)
# Here For a While (previously unreleased, 2022 CD/digital bonus track)

*'''''Insubordination Fest '08''''' CD/DVD (Insubordination Records [[2009]])
**''Live performance at Insubordination Fest in Baltimore, recorded June 28, 2008''
# Waste it Away
# Another Day
# Anytime
# Only One
# Someday
# Nearest One To Stand Behind
# Angry Man
# Follow
# Never Say Never
# Two Feet On The Ground
# You And I

== Trivia ==
*[[Steve Albini]] produced their first EP.
*[[Ben Weasel]] wrote the liner notes for the original ''Losers of the Year'' CD.
*[[Jeff Pezzati]], Joe Principe (Rise Against), Darryl Wilson ([[The Bollweevils]]), Patrick Costello (Dillinger Four), Brenda Kelly ([[Lawrence Arms]]), and Mikey Erg (The Ergs) wrote liner notes to the 2023 reissue.
*In a 1990 interview[http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/nakedraygun_id17.html], the members of [[Naked Raygun]] named Sludgeworth as their favorite local band.

== External links ==
* [https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jugheadsbasementtnh/episodes/2017-12-21T09_00_00-08_00 Sludgeworth Profiled on Jughead's Basement]
* [http://www.myspace.com/sludgeworth Sludgeworth's My Space Page]
* [https://www.facebook.com/Sludgeworth-98988470561/?fref=ts Facebook profile]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sludgeworth Wikipedia page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/1044552-Sludgeworth Discogs page]
* [https://sludgeworth.bandcamp.com/album/losers-of-the-year Bandcamp Page]

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The Effigies

2024-01-26T17:29:30Z

Patrick: New activities in the Effigies world

'''The Effigies''' are one of Chicago's oldest and longest-running punk bands. The band formed in early [[1980]] and consistently played and recorded throughout the 1980s.

In [[2004]], The Effigies returned with 3 of the 4 original members. They released their first album in over 20 years in [[2007]]. In 2010, it was announced that original line-up was to play a show at the [[Double Door]] to coincide with the reissue of the '''Busted At Oz''' compilation but this appearance was cancelled when original guitarist Earl Letiecq announced he had no intention of playing with his former band. After that, band activities ceased. On August 26, 2023, vocalist John Kezdy died from injuries he sustained after he collided with a parked Amazon delivery vehicle while he was bicycling. After his death, it was revealed that the band was in the process of planning new activity. Later, the band's website announced there were plans for both the release of a new album and 40th anniversary reissue of their first LP, '''For Ever Grounded''', along with a record release show, by the end of 2024.

== Final Lineup ==

* [[John Kezdy]] - Vocals, Lyrics
* [[Robert McNaughton]] - Guitar
* [[Paul Zamost]] - Bass
* [[Steve Economou]] - Drums
* [[Jon Babbin]] - Manager

== Releases ==

* '''[[Haunted Town]] EP''' ([[Autumn Records]], October or November [[1981]]).
: Re-released ([[Ruthless Records]], [[1984]]), with "Security" as added track.
* '''[[Bodybag / Security]] 7"''' (Ruthless Records, [[1982]])
* '''[[We're Da Machine]] EP''' (Ruthless Records, [[1983]])
* '''[[For Ever Grounded]] LP''' (Ruthless Records, 1984)
* '''[[Fly On A Wire]] LP''' ([[Fever Records]], [[1985]])
* '''[[Ink]] LP'''(Fever Records, [[1986]])
* '''[[Reside]] CD''' (Criminal IQ Records, [[2007]])
* '''[[...on the move or in danger (stop) This will have been my life (stop)]] EP''' (Criminal IQ Records, 2009)

=== Collections ===

* '''Remains Nonviewable LP''' ([[Roadkill Records]], [[1989]]) - "Collection of almost all early material up to, and including part of, ''For Ever Grounded''. It is thought that 2,000 copies were actually distributed. ''Remains Nonviewable'' was re-released on C.D. in late [[1995]] by [[Touch & Go Records]]"

=== Compilations ===

* [[Busted at Oz]] (Autumn Records, 1981) - Live versions of "Guns of Ballots" and "Quota".
* [[The Middle of America Compilation]] (HID, 1984) - A re-mixed version of "Security"
* '''The Enigma Variations''' ([[Enigma]], 1985) - "Blue Funk"

=== Live Albums ===

* '''V.M.L. Live Presents the Effigies 12/16/95''' ([[V.M.L. Records]], [[1996]]) - "Livetracks from the first reunion show of original members since 1992. Recordedlive 12/16/1995, at the Lounge Ax, Chicago, Illinois. 1,000 pressed."

== History ==

=== Band Formation ===

Though a few sites list The Effigies starting in [[1979]] [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/index.html] [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html], this is not the case. In [[1978]], John Kezdy dropped out of the University of Wisconsin and began to learn the guitar. He and his good friend Steve Economou decided to look into into starting a band. In a [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/int_noise6.html 1981 interview in Noise 6], Kezdy stated he met Paul Zamost at [[Neo]], and along with a mysterious singer named Norman, teamed up with Economou and started practicing. Norman was unceremoniously canned after a few practices, and John took over on vocals and guitar, although by his own admission he was an inadequate guitarist. By this point (which must have been around summer of 1980) John, Paul and Steve were regulars at the [[Oz]]. Knowing their need for a 4th member, Oz owner [[Dem Hopkins]] (though Paul said in a [[2007]] conversation that they met at a house party) introduced them to Earl Letiecq, who had recently arrived from upstate New York. Letiecq had previously played guitar in a band called [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/index.html Wreck'n'Crew]. With Letiecq on board, Kezdy was able to shift full-time to vocals. After a couple months working together they had a set list and on November 9th, 1980 they played their first gig at Oz, opening up for [[Strike Under]]. The band quickly became known as one of the best punk groups in the city, and within a month or so, scored a high profile gig [http://www.dementlieu.com/users/obik/arc/blackflag/80/live1212-13.html opening for Black Flag] at [[Stages]].

=== 1981 ===

The Effigies played regularly in Chicago, appearing frequently at [[OZ]] and [[Space Place]], including another gig opening for Black Flag on March 23. The band appeared on [[Busted at Oz]], also recorded in March, and later that year would record their first EP, [[Haunted Town]], which would be released in November. A minor controversy erupted in October, when the Effigies refused to play a benefit show for [[O'Banions]], claiming the owners cared more about money than the punk scene. Nevertheless, the band did play O'Banions in December, shortly before embarking on a West Coast tour. This tour made the Effigies the first Chicago punk band to tour nationally.

=== 1982 ===

The band went on a tour of the East Coast towards the end of the year.

== Previous Lineups ==

=== 1980-1984 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals, lyrics
* [[Earl Letiecq]] - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1985-1986 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Robert O'Connor - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1987 - 1988 ===
* [[Chris Bjorklund]] - bass
* [[Joe Haggerty]] - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Earl Letiecq - guitars

=== 1988 - 1990 ===
* Chris Bjorklund - guitars
* Joe Haggerty - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Tom Woods - bass

=== 1991 - 2003 ===

* On hiatus, outside a couple reunion shows

== References ==

* [http://www.effigies.com Effigies.com], lineups discography and just about everything else. Direct sentences taken are put in double-quotes.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.effigies.com/ Official Homepage] - Very informative
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/ Dementlieu Effigies page] - Lots of detail
* [http://www.myspace.com/effigies MySpace page, run by Paul]
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/effigies_main.html KFTH's Effigies page]
* [http://www.mp3.com/effigies/artists/19717/biography.html mp3.com Bio]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Effigies Wikipedia page]
* [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html Article in Perfect Sound Magazine] - Good reference for early dates

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Sludgeworth

2023-09-12T13:54:54Z

Patrick: /* Biography */

[[Image:SludgeworthLosersOfTheYear.jpg|right]]

Sludgeworth was a popular band from Chicago that existed from 1989 to 1993.

== Biography ==
Sludgeworth formed in 1989. The band started out as a side-project for vocalist [[Dan Schafer]] and drummer [[Brian Vermin]], who, at the time, also made up the rhythm section of [[Screeching Weasel]], but became a full-time endeavor after Vermin and Schafer quit [[Screeching Weasel]]. Sludgeworth's songs varied from pop-punk to funk rock. Eventually, this would become the band's undoing, with Schafer wanting to pursue more of a pop-punk sound while the rest of the band wanted to do more funk and alternative rock. The band played their last show in 1993, with their break up announced in advance. In 1995, Lookout Records issued a Sludgeworth compilation that focused mostly on their pop-punk side. It also featured several previously unreleased songs which were rumored to be part of an LP that was uncompleted at the time of the band's break up.

Following the band's break up, Schafer continued playing with [[Screeching Weasel]] (with whom he had reunited with in 1991), and would later tour and perform with The Queers, [[the Riverdales]], the Mopes, [[the Methadones]], Noise By Numbers, and Dan Vapid and the Cheats. The rest of Sludgeworth formed the band Ethyline (initially called Pound). Adam, Dave, and Mike later formed Magnafux, which included vocalist Matt Bessemer (formerly of Ethyline) and drummer [[Pat Buckley]].

Sludgworth reunited for 2 shows in 2001. In November 2006, the Sludgeworth My Space page (run by a fan) announced that there were plans for another reunion show in the Spring of 2007, but a month later it was announced that those plans had been scrapped. At three separate shows late April and early May of [[2007]], Schafer joined [[Naked Raygun]] on stage to perform ''Someday''.

Sludgeworth reunited to perform at Riot Fest in Chicago in November of 2007 and Insubordination Fest in Baltimore in June of 2008, the latter of which was recorded and released on CD and DVD in 2009. The band reunited again in 2023 for shows following the reissue of ''Losers of the Year''.

== Members ==
*[[Dan Schafer]] - Vocals
*[[Adam White]] - Guitar
*[[Dave McClean]] - Guitar
*[[Mike Hootenstrat]] - Bass
*[[Brian Vermin]] - Drums

== Discography ==
*'''''Sludgeworth''''' 7" EP ([[Roadkill Records]] [[1990]])
# Follow
# Some Day
# Angry Man
# Two Feet On The Ground

*'''''What's This?''''' LP/CD ([[Johann's Face Records]] [[1991]])
# Never Say Never
# Another Day
# Over And Over
# Two Feet On The Ground
# Someday
# Waste It Away
# What's This?
# Funk Dungeon
# Plunger
# Tomato Paste
# Only One (CD bonus track)
# Cry Baby (CD bonus track)

*'''''Brightside''''' 7" EP (self-released, [[1992]])
# Anytime
# You And I

*'''''Losers of the Year''''' CD (Lookout Records [[1995]])
**Reissued on LP/CD/digital by Red Scare Industries in 2022
# Waste It Away (from ''What's This?'')
# Someday (from ''What's This?'')
# Anytime (from ''Brightside'')
# Only One (from ''What's This?'')
# Another Day (from ''What's This?'')
# I Analyze (previously unreleased)
# Never Say Never (from ''What's This?'')
# Follow (previously unreleased version)
# Over And Over (from ''What's This?'')
# She's Not Disposable (previously unreleased)
# Cry Baby (from ''What's This?'')
# Nearest One To Stand Behind (previously unreleased)
# Angry Man (previously unreleased version)
# Two Feet On The Ground (from ''What's This?'')
# You And I (from ''Brightside'')
# To Be The Same (previously unreleased, 2022 CD/digital bonus track)
# Here For a While (previously unreleased, 2022 CD/digital bonus track)

*'''''Insubordination Fest '08''''' CD/DVD (Insubordination Records [[2009]])
**''Live performance at Insubordination Fest in Baltimore, recorded June 28, 2008''
# Waste it Away
# Another Day
# Anytime
# Only One
# Someday
# Nearest One To Stand Behind
# Angry Man
# Follow
# Never Say Never
# Two Feet On The Ground
# You And I

== Trivia ==
*[[Steve Albini]] produced their first EP.
*[[Ben Weasel]] wrote the liner notes for the ''Losers of the Year'' CD.
*In a 1990 interview[http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/nakedraygun_id17.html], the members of [[Naked Raygun]] named Sludgeworth as their favorite local band.

== External links ==
* [https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jugheadsbasementtnh/episodes/2017-12-21T09_00_00-08_00 Sludgeworth Profiled on Jughead's Basement]
* [http://www.myspace.com/sludgeworth Sludgeworth's My Space Page]
* [https://www.facebook.com/Sludgeworth-98988470561/?fref=ts Facebook profile]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sludgeworth Wikipedia page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/1044552-Sludgeworth Discogs page]
* [https://sludgeworth.bandcamp.com/album/losers-of-the-year Bandcamp Page]

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Screeching Weasel

2023-09-06T16:25:15Z

Patrick: /* Discography */

While [[Naked Raygun]] might be Chicago's most beloved punk band, '''Screeching Weasel''' (formely known as [[All Night Garage Sale]]) is arguably the most well-known on a national level. Since 1986, the band has issued a slew of LPs, EPs, and compilation tracks despite frequent line-up changes, record label problems, break-ups, and controversies and animosities that seemed to follow frontman [[Ben Weasel]]. The band announced they were splitting for good in 2001 but there were some random reunion shows in 2004. In 2009, Ben announced that the band was reforming again, this time without guitarist and co-founder [[Jughead]]. At a SXSW performance in 2011, Ben Weasel punched a female audience member, after which the then current line-up quit the band (although Ben maintains he fired them after the show). Ben has since continued on with new players.

== Members ==
===Current Line Up===
* Ben Foster aka [[Ben Weasel]] - Vocals/Guitar (1986-1989, 1991-1994, 1996-2001, 2004, 2009- )
* Mike Kennerty - Guitar (2022- )
* Mike Catalano aka Mike Hunchback - Guitar (2011- )
* Zach Brandner aka Poutine - Bass (2013- )
* Pierre Marche - Drums (2011- )

===Former Members===
* John Pierson aka [[Jughead]] - Guitar (1986-1989, 1991-1994, 1996-2001, 2004)
* [[Dan Schafer]] aka Dan Vapid aka Sewercap - Bass/Guitar (1989, 1991-1994, 1996-1997, 2004, 2009-2011)
* [[Dan Sullivan]] aka Dan Panic - Drums (1991-1994, 1996-1997)
* Mass Giorgini - Bass (1998-2001, 2004)
* Dan Lumley - Drums (1998-2001, 2004)
* Steve Dubick aka [[Steve Cheese]] - Drums (1986-1988) (R.I.P. 2021)
* [[Vince Vogel]] aka Vinnie Bovine - Bass (1986-1988)
* Brian McQuaid aka [[Brian Vermin]] - Drums (1988-1989)
* Philip Hill - Guitar (2000-2001)
* [[Warren Fischer]] aka Fish - Bass (1988-1989)
* John Stockfisch aka [[Johnny Personality]] - Bass (1992)
* Dave Lally aka Dave Naked - Bass (1991-1992)
* [[Scott Conway]] aka Gub - Bass (1992)
* [[Douglas Ward]] aka Doug ID Under aka Doug Wonderful - Guitar (1989)
* Mike Dirnt - Bass (1994)
* Simon Lamb - Guitar (2009-2010)
* Justin Perkins - Bass (2009-2011)
* Adam Cargin - Drums (2009-2011)
* Drew Fredrichsen - Guitar (2010-2011)
* Dave Klein - Bass (2011-2013)
* Zac Damon - Guitar (1998-1999, 2011-2017)
* Trevor Jackson - Guitar (2017-2021 )

==Discography==
* 27 song demo tape ([[1986]])
* '''''Screeching Weasel''''' LP ([[Underdog Records]] [[1987]])
**Licensed to Shikagu Trading/What Goes On? in 1987, who issued it in England.
**Reissued on CD by [[VML Records]] in 1997 with 12 bonus tracks.
* ''If You Can't Have Fun...Why Bother Living?'' split with [[The Ozzfish Experience]] 7" (Weaselfish Records, 1987)
**The record was never released but the covers had been printed and some were sold prior to the planned release. These came with a coupon for the record. 2 test pressings exist, one originally owned by Fish and the other owned by [[Jughead]].
**Screeching Weasel's songs were released on the 1997 CD reissue of their debut album.
* split 7" w/Moving Targets (What Goes On? [[1988]])
**This was a promo released by What Goes On?
**Features 2 songs from the first album
* '''''[[Boogadaboogadaboogada!]]''''' LP ([[Roadkill Records]] [[1988]])
**The first 200 copies of the original pressing included an insert of the band bowling in the nude.
**Licensed to Wetspots in 1988, who issued it in England with an entirely different cover (a cartoon drawing of a paper boy flipping off an old man).
**Reissued on LP/CS/ CD by Lookout Records in 1992.
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005.
**Reissued on colored vinyl by Recess Records in 2008 (1st pressing: 500 copies on grey vinyl; 2nd pressing: 500 copies on pink vinyl; 3rd pressing: 500 copies on blue vinyl; 4th pressing: 500 copies on white vinyl).
* '''''[[Punkhouse]]''''' 7" EP ([[Limited Potential Records]] [[1989]])
**Reissued by No Budget Productions in 1991 w/o a sleeve
**Reissued in 1993 by Selfless Records with a different cover photo (taken at the same session as the original photo).
**Included on the ''Kill The Musicians'' CD.
* '''''[[My Brain Hurts]]''''' LP/CS/CD (Lookout Records [[1991]])
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005.
**Reissued on LP by Recess Records in 2009 with new cover art (1st pressing: 2000 copies, clear, white, orange, and pink vinyl, 500 copies per color).
* '''''Pervo-Devo''''' 7" EP (Shred of Dignity [[1991]])
**Came with the last issue of Ben's sex-themed 'zine, ''Teen Punks In Heat''.
**Repressed by the same record label in 1992, only they had changed their name from "Shred of Dignity" to "Outpunk".
**Included on the ''Kill The Musicians'' CD.
* '''''Snappy Answers To Stupid Questions''''' 7" EP (Selfless Records [[1992]])
**Live performance on WFMU.
**Limited to 1500 copies on blue vinyl
* '''''Happy, Horny, Gay, and Sassy''''' 2x7" EP (Selfless Records [[1992]])
**A repress of "Snappy Answers...", but it also included a second, one-sided 7" and a second cover which was a graphic close-up photo of a gay blow job.
**Limited to 300 copies on pink vinyl.
* '''''Wiggle''''' LP/CS/CD (Lookout Records [[1993]])
**Was supposed to come out in 1992, but was delayed until 1993. The copyrights still read 1992.
**The Lookout CD version had 3 bonus tracks (2 demos w/the ''Wiggle'' line up and a comp track from 1989).
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005 with an additional bonus track.
**Reissued on colored vinyl by Recess Records in June 2009 (1st pressing: 2000 copies, clear, white, red, and green vinyl, 500 copies per color).
**Reissued on limited color vinyl and CD by Monona Music in 2017. This version was remixed, has yellow artwork (instead of black like the previous versions) and only features the 14 tracks that were on the original Lookout Records vinyl and cassette versions released in 1993.
*'''''Radio Blast''''' 7" EP ([[Underdog Records]] [[1993]])
**Pressed on burgundy vinyl and black vinyl.
**Blink-182 covered the B-side, "The Girl Next Door".
**Included on the ''Kill The Musicians'' CD.
* '''''Ramones''''' LP (Selfless Records [[1993]])
**A cover of the Ramones entire 1st LP.
**The first pressing came in cardboard sleeve and was available on both white and black vinyl.
**Second pressing consisted of 300 copies on white vinyl for SW's 1993 tour. Instead of coming in a cardboard sleeve, it came with silkscreen covers.
* '''''You Broke My Fucking Heart''''' 7" EP (Lookout Records [[1993]])
**Included on the ''Kill The Musicians'' CD.
* split 7" EP w/Pink Lincolns ([[VML Records]] [[1993]])
**Limited to 1500 copies
**One SW song was included on the ''Kill The Musicians'' CD, the other was included as a CD bonus track on ''Wiggle''.
* '''''Anthem For A New Tomorrow''''' LP/CS/CD (Lookout Records [[1993]])
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005.
**Reissued on clear, blue, red, and green vinyl by Recess Records in 2012.
**Remixed and remastered in 2023. CD and pink vinyl edition issued by Striped Records in Europe. Green, blue and orange vinyl issued in the US by Recess Records.
* '''El Mozote/Janelle''' split 7"/CD EP w/Born Against (Lookout Records [[1993]])
**Each band put their own music to lyrics written by the other band.
**The CD version contains an extra track by each band from different compilations.
**These songs have never seen reissue.
* '''Suzanne Is Getting Married''' b/w '''Waiting For Susie''' 7" single (Lookout Records [[1994]])
**Lookout pressed the sleeves with a cartoon drawing of 2 punks on a wedding cake. At Ben Weasel's insistence, a photo from the wedding of the real Suzanne was pasted over the drawing. The record was later issued without the pasted photo.
**Included on the ''Thank You Very Little'' double CD.
* '''''How To Make Enemies And Irritate People''''' LP/CS/CD (Lookout Records [[1994]])
**The original record insert included a detailed discography of the band (up to 1994).
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005.
**Reissued on colored vinyl (blue, red, yellow, white) with new cover art by Recess Records in 2013.
**Remixed & Remastered in 2023 for its 30th anniversary (even though 2023 was 29 years after it was released). Digitally self-released with a limited CD edition on Rum Bar Records. Vinyl version release date TBD.
* '''''Kill The Musicians''''' CD (Lookout Records [[1995]])
**CD only compilation of out of print and unreleased tracks.
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005.
**Reissued and remaster in 2023 digitally (self-release) and CD (Rum Bar Records) with a vinyl release date TBD.
* '''''Bark Like A Dog''''' LP/CD (Fat Wreck Chords [[1996]])
* '''''Formula 27''''' 7" EP (Vermiform [[1996]])
**Reissued by Panic Button in 1998.
* '''''Major Label Debut''''' 12" EP/CD EP (Panic Button Records [[1998]])
**The first release for Panic Button Records.
* '''''Television City Dream''''' LP/CD (Fat Wreck Chords [[1998]])
**Remastered version issued in 2010 with new cover art and 5 additional songs.
* '''''The Beat Is On The Brat''''' CD (Panic Button Records [[1998]])
**CD only repackaging of the ''Ramones'' LP and "Formula 27" EP.
* '''''Emo''''' LP/CD (Panic Button Records [[1999]])
* '''''Jesus Hates You''''' 7" EP (Probe Disc [[1999]])
**Featured covers of the Stooges, Stiff Little Fingers, and the Subhumans (Canadian band)
**Released as a picture disc with the photo of a naked SW fan.
**Included on the ''Thank You Very Little'' double CD
* '''''Thank You Very Little''''' 2xCD (Panic Button Records [[2000]])
**Double CD collection of mostly unreleased tracks. 2nd disc has demos and a live show.
* '''''Teen Punks In Heat''''' LP/CD (Panic Button Records [[2000]])
* '''''Weasel Mania''''' CD (Fat Wreck Chords [[2005]])
**Greatest Hits collection.
* '''''First World Manifesto''''' LP/CD (Fat Wreck Chords [[2011]])
* '''''Carnival Of Schadenfreude''''' 12" EP (Recess Records [[2011]])
* '''''Baby Fat, Vol. 1''''' 2xLP/CD (Recess Records [[2015]])
**"Rock opera" featuring guest appearances from members of the Dwarves, All-American Rejects, Saccharine Trust, the Pink Lincolns, and others.
**Crowd-funded recording
*''"Christmas Eve"/"New Year's Eve"'' digital single (Monona Records, 2017)
*'''''All Night Garage Sale''''' digital compilation (Monona Records, 2018)
**Selected demo tracks recorded between 1986 and 1988.
**All Night Garage Sale was the band's original name when they formed in 1986.
*'''''Live '88''''' digital album (Monona Records, 2020)
**Recorded live at the Gilman Street Warehouse in Berkeley, CA, in 1988
*'''''Some Freaks of Atavism''''' digital album (Monona Records, 2020)
**Limited vinyl additions released by Recess Records in the US and Striped Records in Europe.
**Limited cassette edition released by Memorable But Not Honorable.
*'''''Suburban Vermin''''' digital compilation (Monona Records, 2020)
**Compilation of all tracks recorded with drummer Brian Vermin, recorded in 1989 and 1990.
**Suburban Vermin was one of choices considered when the band was dropping the "All Night Garage Sale" moniker.
*''"I Wanna Be A Homosexual"'' b/w ''"She's Giving Me The Creeps"'' digital single (Monona Records, 2021)
**Digital re-release of two songs from the '''''Pervo-Devo''''' 7".
*'''''My Right EP''''' digital EP (Monona Records, 2021)
**4 demos tracks from 1988.
*'''''The Awful Disclosures of Screeching Weasel''''' digital album (Monona Records, 2022)
**Limited vinyl edition licensed to Striped Records
**CD version licensed to Rum Bar Records

==Links==
* [http://www.screechingweasel.com Official site]
* [https://screechingweasel.bandcamp.com/ Bandcamp site]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/253282-Screeching-Weasel Discogs]
* [https://www.facebook.com/screechingweasel/?fref=ts Facebook]
* [https://rockandrollglobe.com/punk/musicality-of-the-mundane-a-screeching-weasel-ballad/ Musicality of the Mundane: A Screeching Weasel Ballad] - A 2019 essay about Screeching Weasel by Jughead

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Screeching Weasel

2023-08-29T16:29:52Z

Patrick: /* Discography */

While [[Naked Raygun]] might be Chicago's most beloved punk band, '''Screeching Weasel''' (formely known as [[All Night Garage Sale]]) is arguably the most well-known on a national level. Since 1986, the band has issued a slew of LPs, EPs, and compilation tracks despite frequent line-up changes, record label problems, break-ups, and controversies and animosities that seemed to follow frontman [[Ben Weasel]]. The band announced they were splitting for good in 2001 but there were some random reunion shows in 2004. In 2009, Ben announced that the band was reforming again, this time without guitarist and co-founder [[Jughead]]. At a SXSW performance in 2011, Ben Weasel punched a female audience member, after which the then current line-up quit the band (although Ben maintains he fired them after the show). Ben has since continued on with new players.

== Members ==
===Current Line Up===
* Ben Foster aka [[Ben Weasel]] - Vocals/Guitar (1986-1989, 1991-1994, 1996-2001, 2004, 2009- )
* Mike Kennerty - Guitar (2022- )
* Mike Catalano aka Mike Hunchback - Guitar (2011- )
* Zach Brandner aka Poutine - Bass (2013- )
* Pierre Marche - Drums (2011- )

===Former Members===
* John Pierson aka [[Jughead]] - Guitar (1986-1989, 1991-1994, 1996-2001, 2004)
* [[Dan Schafer]] aka Dan Vapid aka Sewercap - Bass/Guitar (1989, 1991-1994, 1996-1997, 2004, 2009-2011)
* [[Dan Sullivan]] aka Dan Panic - Drums (1991-1994, 1996-1997)
* Mass Giorgini - Bass (1998-2001, 2004)
* Dan Lumley - Drums (1998-2001, 2004)
* Steve Dubick aka [[Steve Cheese]] - Drums (1986-1988) (R.I.P. 2021)
* [[Vince Vogel]] aka Vinnie Bovine - Bass (1986-1988)
* Brian McQuaid aka [[Brian Vermin]] - Drums (1988-1989)
* Philip Hill - Guitar (2000-2001)
* [[Warren Fischer]] aka Fish - Bass (1988-1989)
* John Stockfisch aka [[Johnny Personality]] - Bass (1992)
* Dave Lally aka Dave Naked - Bass (1991-1992)
* [[Scott Conway]] aka Gub - Bass (1992)
* [[Douglas Ward]] aka Doug ID Under aka Doug Wonderful - Guitar (1989)
* Mike Dirnt - Bass (1994)
* Simon Lamb - Guitar (2009-2010)
* Justin Perkins - Bass (2009-2011)
* Adam Cargin - Drums (2009-2011)
* Drew Fredrichsen - Guitar (2010-2011)
* Dave Klein - Bass (2011-2013)
* Zac Damon - Guitar (1998-1999, 2011-2017)
* Trevor Jackson - Guitar (2017-2021 )

==Discography==
* 27 song demo tape ([[1986]])
* '''''Screeching Weasel''''' LP ([[Underdog Records]] [[1987]])
**Licensed to Shikagu Trading/What Goes On? in 1987, who issued it in England.
**Reissued on CD by [[VML Records]] in 1997 with 12 bonus tracks.
* ''If You Can't Have Fun...Why Bother Living?'' split with [[The Ozzfish Experience]] 7" (Weaselfish Records, 1987)
**The record was never released but the covers had been printed and some were sold prior to the planned release. These came with a coupon for the record. 2 test pressings exist, one originally owned by Fish and the other owned by [[Jughead]].
**Screeching Weasel's songs were released on the 1997 CD reissue of their debut album.
* split 7" w/Moving Targets (What Goes On? [[1988]])
**This was a promo released by What Goes On?
**Features 2 songs from the first album
* '''''[[Boogadaboogadaboogada!]]''''' LP ([[Roadkill Records]] [[1988]])
**The first 200 copies of the original pressing included an insert of the band bowling in the nude.
**Licensed to Wetspots in 1988, who issued it in England with an entirely different cover (a cartoon drawing of a paper boy flipping off an old man).
**Reissued on LP/CS/ CD by Lookout Records in 1992.
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005.
**Reissued on colored vinyl by Recess Records in 2008 (1st pressing: 500 copies on grey vinyl; 2nd pressing: 500 copies on pink vinyl; 3rd pressing: 500 copies on blue vinyl; 4th pressing: 500 copies on white vinyl).
* '''''[[Punkhouse]]''''' 7" EP ([[Limited Potential Records]] [[1989]])
**Reissued by No Budget Productions in 1991 w/o a sleeve
**Reissued in 1993 by Selfless Records with a different cover photo (taken at the same session as the original photo).
**Included on the ''Kill The Musicians'' CD.
* '''''[[My Brain Hurts]]''''' LP/CS/CD (Lookout Records [[1991]])
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005.
**Reissued on LP by Recess Records in 2009 with new cover art (1st pressing: 2000 copies, clear, white, orange, and pink vinyl, 500 copies per color).
* '''''Pervo-Devo''''' 7" EP (Shred of Dignity [[1991]])
**Came with the last issue of Ben's sex-themed 'zine, ''Teen Punks In Heat''.
**Repressed by the same record label in 1992, only they had changed their name from "Shred of Dignity" to "Outpunk".
**Included on the ''Kill The Musicians'' CD.
* '''''Snappy Answers To Stupid Questions''''' 7" EP (Selfless Records [[1992]])
**Live performance on WFMU.
**Limited to 1500 copies on blue vinyl
* '''''Happy, Horny, Gay, and Sassy''''' 2x7" EP (Selfless Records [[1992]])
**A repress of "Snappy Answers...", but it also included a second, one-sided 7" and a second cover which was a graphic close-up photo of a gay blow job.
**Limited to 300 copies on pink vinyl.
* '''''Wiggle''''' LP/CS/CD (Lookout Records [[1993]])
**Was supposed to come out in 1992, but was delayed until 1993. The copyrights still read 1992.
**The Lookout CD version had 3 bonus tracks (2 demos w/the ''Wiggle'' line up and a comp track from 1989).
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005 with an additional bonus track.
**Reissued on colored vinyl by Recess Records in June 2009 (1st pressing: 2000 copies, clear, white, red, and green vinyl, 500 copies per color).
**Reissued on limited color vinyl and CD by Monona Music in 2017. This version was remixed, has yellow artwork (instead of black like the previous versions) and only features the 14 tracks that were on the original Lookout Records vinyl and cassette versions released in 1993.
*'''''Radio Blast''''' 7" EP ([[Underdog Records]] [[1993]])
**Pressed on burgundy vinyl and black vinyl.
**Blink-182 covered the B-side, "The Girl Next Door".
**Included on the ''Kill The Musicians'' CD.
* '''''Ramones''''' LP (Selfless Records [[1993]])
**A cover of the Ramones entire 1st LP.
**The first pressing came in cardboard sleeve and was available on both white and black vinyl.
**Second pressing consisted of 300 copies on white vinyl for SW's 1993 tour. Instead of coming in a cardboard sleeve, it came with silkscreen covers.
* '''''You Broke My Fucking Heart''''' 7" EP (Lookout Records [[1993]])
**Included on the ''Kill The Musicians'' CD.
* split 7" EP w/Pink Lincolns ([[VML Records]] [[1993]])
**Limited to 1500 copies
**One SW song was included on the ''Kill The Musicians'' CD, the other was included as a CD bonus track on ''Wiggle''.
* '''''Anthem For A New Tomorrow''''' LP/CS/CD (Lookout Records [[1993]])
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005.
**Reissued on clear, blue, red, and green vinyl by Recess Records in 2012.
**Remixed and remastered in 2023. CD and pink vinyl edition issued by Striped Records in Europe. Green, blue and orange vinyl issued in the US by Recess Records.
* '''El Mozote/Janelle''' split 7"/CD EP w/Born Against (Lookout Records [[1993]])
**Each band put their own music to lyrics written by the other band.
**The CD version contains an extra track by each band from different compilations.
**These songs have never seen reissue.
* '''Suzanne Is Getting Married''' b/w '''Waiting For Susie''' 7" single (Lookout Records [[1994]])
**Lookout pressed the sleeves with a cartoon drawing of 2 punks on a wedding cake. At Ben Weasel's insistence, a photo from the wedding of the real Suzanne was pasted over the drawing. The record was later issued without the pasted photo.
**Included on the ''Thank You Very Little'' double CD.
* '''''How To Make Enemies And Irritate People''''' LP/CS/CD (Lookout Records [[1994]])
**The original record insert included a detailed discography of the band (up to 1994).
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005.
**Reissued on colored vinyl (blue, red, yellow, white) with new cover art by Recess Records in 2013.
**Remixed & Remastered in 2023 for its 30th anniversary (even though 2023 was 29 years after it was released). Digitally self-released with a limited CD edition on Rum Bar Records. Vinyl version release date TBD.
* '''''Kill The Musicians''''' CD (Lookout Records [[1995]])
**CD only compilation of out of print and unreleased tracks.
**Reissued on CD by Asian Man Records in 2005.
* '''''Bark Like A Dog''''' LP/CD (Fat Wreck Chords [[1996]])
* '''''Formula 27''''' 7" EP (Vermiform [[1996]])
**Reissued by Panic Button in 1998.
* '''''Major Label Debut''''' 12" EP/CD EP (Panic Button Records [[1998]])
**The first release for Panic Button Records.
* '''''Television City Dream''''' LP/CD (Fat Wreck Chords [[1998]])
**Remastered version issued in 2010 with new cover art and 5 additional songs.
* '''''The Beat Is On The Brat''''' CD (Panic Button Records [[1998]])
**CD only repackaging of the ''Ramones'' LP and "Formula 27" EP.
* '''''Emo''''' LP/CD (Panic Button Records [[1999]])
* '''''Jesus Hates You''''' 7" EP (Probe Disc [[1999]])
**Featured covers of the Stooges, Stiff Little Fingers, and the Subhumans (Canadian band)
**Released as a picture disc with the photo of a naked SW fan.
**Included on the ''Thank You Very Little'' double CD
* '''''Thank You Very Little''''' 2xCD (Panic Button Records [[2000]])
**Double CD collection of mostly unreleased tracks. 2nd disc has demos and a live show.
* '''''Teen Punks In Heat''''' LP/CD (Panic Button Records [[2000]])
* '''''Weasel Mania''''' CD (Fat Wreck Chords [[2005]])
**Greatest Hits collection.
* '''''First World Manifesto''''' LP/CD (Fat Wreck Chords [[2011]])
* '''''Carnival Of Schadenfreude''''' 12" EP (Recess Records [[2011]])
* '''''Baby Fat, Vol. 1''''' 2xLP/CD (Recess Records [[2015]])
**"Rock opera" featuring guest appearances from members of the Dwarves, All-American Rejects, Saccharine Trust, the Pink Lincolns, and others.
**Crowd-funded recording
*''"Christmas Eve"/"New Year's Eve"'' digital single (Monona Records, 2017)
*'''''All Night Garage Sale''''' digital compilation (Monona Records, 2018)
**Selected demo tracks recorded between 1986 and 1988.
**All Night Garage Sale was the band's original name when they formed in 1986.
*'''''Live '88''''' digital album (Monona Records, 2020)
**Recorded live at the Gilman Street Warehouse in Berkeley, CA, in 1988
*'''''Some Freaks of Atavism''''' digital album (Monona Records, 2020)
**Limited vinyl additions released by Recess Records in the US and Striped Records in Europe.
**Limited cassette edition released by Memorable But Not Honorable.
*'''''Suburban Vermin''''' digital compilation (Monona Records, 2020)
**Compilation of all tracks recorded with drummer Brian Vermin, recorded in 1989 and 1990.
**Suburban Vermin was one of choices considered when the band was dropping the "All Night Garage Sale" moniker.
*''"I Wanna Be A Homosexual"'' b/w ''"She's Giving Me The Creeps"'' digital single (Monona Records, 2021)
**Digital re-release of two songs from the '''''Pervo-Devo''''' 7".
*'''''My Right EP''''' digital EP (Monona Records, 2021)
**4 demos tracks from 1988.
*'''''The Awful Disclosures of Screeching Weasel''''' digital album (Monona Records, 2022)
**Limited vinyl edition licensed to Striped Records
**CD version licensed to Rum Bar Records

==Links==
* [http://www.screechingweasel.com Official site]
* [https://screechingweasel.bandcamp.com/ Bandcamp site]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/253282-Screeching-Weasel Discogs]
* [https://www.facebook.com/screechingweasel/?fref=ts Facebook]
* [https://rockandrollglobe.com/punk/musicality-of-the-mundane-a-screeching-weasel-ballad/ Musicality of the Mundane: A Screeching Weasel Ballad] - A 2019 essay about Screeching Weasel by Jughead

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Ben Weasel

2023-08-29T16:26:24Z

Patrick: /* Books */

'''Ben Weasel''' is best known as the singer and songwriter of [[Screeching Weasel]]. He was born Ben Foster and raised in Prospect Hts, IL (which is also home to punkdatabase.com). A troubled childhood culminated with Ben spending nearly 2 years at the controversial Elan School in Poland, Maine, where he eventually discovered punk rock and began his first attempts at songwriting. Ben appears to have been actively involved in the Chicago punk scene in the mid to late '80's, writing for local 'zines and booking shows at [[Durty Nellies]], but locally his reputation began to decline as his band's national popularity rose. Nationally, Ben gained notoriety and controversy for columns he wrote for fanzines, most notably Maximum Rocknroll. An early letter he wrote to Maximum Rocknroll, in which he ripped on SST Records and compared Sonic Youth and Husker Du to Yes and REO Speedwagon, was re-printed in Sonic Youth's ''Master=Dik'' 12" single.

In [[2006]], Ben and his wife moved to a farm outside of Madison, Wisconsin.

=== Music ===
*In [[1986]], after witnessing the Ramones in concert, Ben formed his first band with guitarist John Pierson, aka [[Jughead]]. It was the first band for both Ben and John. Initially called [[All Night Garage Sale]], the band soon changed their name to [[Screeching Weasel]]. [[Screeching Weasel]] was very prolific and released a slew of LPs and EPs between [[1987]] and [[2000]]. The band also when through a number of line up changes and broke up three times. In [[2009]], Ben announced he was reforming the band with on-again-off-again SW member [[Dan Schafer]] but without [[Jughead]].

*In [[1990]], Ben and [[Jughead]] formed a band with [[Russ Forster]] (formerly of [[Spongetunnel]] and [[Fudge Tunnel]]) and [[Glynis Johnson]], the former bassist of [[Friends of Betty]] and [[Red Red Meat]], but Glynis quit after the first show. Initially called "Glynis Johnson and the Disgusteens", the band later became "The Gore Gore Girls" (not the current all-female band of the same name from Detroit). They broke up after third show, by which time they were also on their 3rd bassist.

*In [[1991]], Ben joined [[The Vindictives]], volunteering his services as rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist when [[Joey Vindictive]] talked to Ben about needing a 2nd guitarist to fill out the band's sound. Ben had previously recommended [[Johnny Personality]] and [[Erik Elsewhere]] to Joey. Ben wrote 1 song and recorded 18 songs with the band. He appeared on their first 4 EPs and a couple of compilations before [[Billy Blastoff]] took over Ben's duties in the band. When the Vindictives compiled their early tracks for the ''Many Moods Of The Vindictives'' CD, a compilation of early tracks, in 1995, Billy Blastoff re-recorded Ben's parts. Joey Vindictive has since claimed that this was only done because he felt it pointless to showcase a former band member and leave his replacement waiting in the wings. The original versions of the 18 songs Ben played on were released on the ''Original Masters'' CD compilation in 2003.

*In [[1995]], Ben formed [[the Riverdales]] with 2 former [[Screeching Weasel]] members. After releasing 2 LPs of pop punk that was heavily influenced by the Ramones, the group split in 1997 and Ben would comment later that a European tour with Green Day "destroyed any semblance of friendship" between the band members. However, in 2003, Ben and bassist/vocalist [[Dan Schafer]] reunited with a new drummer to record an new LP, ''Phase 3''. The band went dormant after the release of the album but announced new activity at the end of 2008. They released 2 more albums before splitting again in 2011.

*In [[1996]], a 7" EP appeared on Lookout Records by a band called The Shotdowns. Ben Weasel claimed that this was a group from the backwoods of Maine that he had discovered. In fact, the group was actually Ben Weasel and [[Jughead]], with Sun-Times rock critic Jim DeRogotis playing drums and mystery bass player.

*In [[2002]], Ben released his first solo CD, ''Fidatevi'' on Panic Button Records.

*After the solo CD, Ben briefly played with an outfit called Sweet Black and Blue, but the group dissolved due to scheduling conflicts amongst the members.

*In [[2007]], Ben released his 2nd solo album, ''These Ones Are Bitter'' under the moniker "Ben Weasel and his Iron String Quartet". The album was originally released on Ben's Mendota label. Ben had announced that there were no plans for a CD release, although Edmond Records released a limited edition vinyl version (which, interestingly, also included a CD version of the album). In 2009, Asian Man Records reissued the album on CD and vinyl.

*In [[2009]], Ben released <i>The Brain That Wouldn't Die</i>, which captured a live performance of [[Screeching Weasel]]'s <i>My Brain Hurts</i> LP (minus 2 tracks, a cover of "I Can See Clearly" and "Fathead", a song co-written by SW co-founder [[Jughead]]) performed live at [[Reggie's Rock Club]] in Chicago in August of 2008. [[Dan Schafer]] plays guitar on the record.

=== Record Labels ===
In the past, Ben has been actively involved with the running of several record labels.

*In 1988, he and [[Jughead]] hooked up with [[Dave Best]], who had formed [[Roadkill Records]] and wanted Ben and [[Jughead]] to run it.

*In 1989, Ben, [[Jughead]], and [[Douglas Ward]] helped turn [[Underdog Records]] in to a collective-run label when original founder [[Russ Forster]] gave up running the label. Ben and [[Jughead]] dropped out of the collective early on, but Ben did some writing for Underdog's fanzine. Ben later had a falling out with the collective and the collective would become a vocal critic of both Ben and [[Screeching Weasel]].

*In 1991, Ben formed No Budget Productions to reissue [[Screeching Weasel]]'s ''Punkhouse'' EP, which was, at the time, out of print. In an insert included with the ''Punkhouse'' reissue, Ben stated his intention to use No Budget Productions to issue 7" punk records by bands he liked, such as the Queers and the Vindictives, but nothing actually ever came of this.

*In 1997, Ben and [[Jughead]] founded Panic Button Records. They sold the label to Lookout Records in 2001 after [[Screeching Weasel]] broke up again.

*In 2007, Ben announced the formation of the Mendota Recording Co., a new record label that would release music in digital format only. The only release was Ben's second solo album, '''These Ones Are Bitter".

*In 2017, Ben reissued Screeching Weasel's 1993 LP '''Wiggle''' as well as a digital single called "Christmas Eve"/"New Year's Eve" through his own imprint called Monona Music.

=== Books ===
To date, Ben Weasel has authored three books. The first, called ''Like Hell'', which was the tale of Joe Pagan, lead singer of a popular Chicago-based punk rock band. Many assumed that this was simply a thinly-veiled autobiography, but Ben has denied this. His second book, ''Punk is a Four Letter Word'', is a collection of his fanzine writings. In 2023, he published his third book, "Crow-Black The Night".

=== Links ===

[https://twitter.com/BenWeasel Ben Weasel's Twitter]

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