heyimsheep1
04-12-2007, 03:25 PM
The Big Boys. I keep asking around and no one has heard of these guys. Greatest band ever. First hardcore band to get funky.
http://www.myspace.com/bigboysgotsoul
"The Big Boys were formed in 1978 in Austin, Texas by three skaters: Tim Kerr (guitar), Chris Gates (bass), and Randy "Biscuit" Turner (vocals). They would go through a number of drummers before breaking up in 1984. In that time the Big Boys put out three full-lengths, a 12" EP, a split live LP with the Dicks, and the classic debut single "Frat Cars." Every record is essential listening. Their sound (dubbed "neo-bopism" by producer Spot) was constantly evolving, combining odd elements of punk, funk, and pop to create diverse and totally unique music. They were also a key band in establishing "skate punk" as a genre and a community." - KFTH (http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/bigboys_main.html)
http://www.myspace.com/bigboysgotsoul
"The Big Boys were formed in 1978 in Austin, Texas by three skaters: Tim Kerr (guitar), Chris Gates (bass), and Randy "Biscuit" Turner (vocals). They would go through a number of drummers before breaking up in 1984. In that time the Big Boys put out three full-lengths, a 12" EP, a split live LP with the Dicks, and the classic debut single "Frat Cars." Every record is essential listening. Their sound (dubbed "neo-bopism" by producer Spot) was constantly evolving, combining odd elements of punk, funk, and pop to create diverse and totally unique music. They were also a key band in establishing "skate punk" as a genre and a community." - KFTH (http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/bigboys_main.html)