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Member Since3/20/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.billychildish.com/
InfluencesLeadbelly, Bo Diddley, The Kinks, The Who, The Clash, and Jimi Hendrix, "before he started wearing Moccasins."
Sounds Like" Like someone is torturing The Kinks in some dark basement. "
Record LabelUnknown Indie
Type of LabelIndie


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William Charlie Hamper – aka Billy Childish – is reputed to have recorded 100 LP’s during his 24-year career. As if that’s not enough to be getting on with, he’s also painted 2,000 odd paintings, written 2 novels & penned 30 plus volumes of poetry. Born in 1959 in Chatham, Kent, Childish left secondary education aged 16, an undiagnosed dyslexic. After being denied entry to his local art-school, Childish began work as an apprentice stonemason at Chatham Naval Dockyard. During his 6 months on the job (the only conventional employment he has experienced in his 42 years) he produced 600 drawings in the "tea huts of hell". This portfolio eventually earned him a place at St Martin’s School of Art studying painting. Unfortunately, due to his outspoken views & rude writing, he was expelled & signed on shortly afterwards. Childish has continued to paint, write and make music independently ever since. Billy Childish formed his first band, The Pop Rivets, in response to the Punk Rock explosion of 1977. Already a big fan of 50’s r'n'r and English r'n'b, a combination of alcohol & boredom inspired him & his cohorts, Bruce (gtr), Big Russ (bass) & Little Russ (drums), to embrace the new breed. Childish, unable to play an instrument at the time, took the vocal duties. They soon established a modus operandi; small gigs for little or no money – building a following on word of mouth alone. They then borrowed £300 from a friend’s Social Security back pay & set about recording the "Greatest Hits" LP, released in 1979. The band played gigs in Switzerland & Germany in the same year & recorded a 2nd LP, "Empty Sounds From Anarchy Ranch" & two further EP’s before splitting up in 1980. A CD covering this era, "Fun in the U.K. ". Childish has continued to make music ever since under a variety of different monikers (Thee Milkshakes, Thee Mighty Caesars, Thee Headcoats) – never veering far from the path mapped out with The Pop Rivets, only simpler. A great believer in artistic & cultural devolution, he is the veritable epitome of the homemade ethic. He makes music because he enjoys it – simple as that. Ask him if he considers himself prolific & he’ll counter that all other artists release far too few LP’s (or possibility to many). After all, any Childish band has always been able to knock up an LP in a couple of days. Thee Milkshakes once (in)famously released 4 LP’s in one day because they were told they released too many records and were committing commercial suicide. Childish bands have long been championed by a succession of more established artists; Kurt Cobain liked Thee Mighty Caesars, & more recently Jack White appeared on TOTP’s with Billy’s name scrawled on his forearm after the BBC refused to let them have Billy paint on stage with them during their performance. This kind of artistic adoration finally bore more than platitudes with a deal with Transcopic Records (Graham Coxon’s label) for the latest Childish incarnation, The Friends Of The Buff Medway Fanciers Association – aka; The Buff Medways (a breed of chicken bred in Gillingham for the tables of exclusive London hotels prior to WW2). Childish knows which types of chickens they need to re-introduce the Buff Medway, but a hungry fox has temporarily brought the process to a halt. Childish has the integrity & patience to wait for his recognition, regardless of the fickle nature of fly-by-night fashion. Neophytes & long term admires are welcomed in equal measure – in the grand scheme of things, Billy Childish isn’t going anywhere. Like a reliable family run garage or a trusty old armchair, he’ll remain until the roof caves in or the stuffing falls to the floor – only then will future generations fully appreciate his true worth. Maverick.

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Prof. Trash

Prof. Trash



Nov 9 2009 10:13 PM

blowfly shirts..

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THE ROUTES

THE ROUTES



Nov 7 2009 8:44 AM

New single out February 15th 2010!!
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PLATTENZIMMER

Egon noge Blocher



Nov 4 2009 5:28 PM

>>> FREITAG: 13.11.2009: LOMBEGO SURFERS (CH) live im Balthes, Marktstr.31, D-88212 Ravensburg - 21 Uhr
 LOMBEGO SURFERS - eine der bekanntesten und geilsten GARAGEN-SURF-BANDS der Welt. "Gimme, Gimme the Shakes", schreit Sänger Anthony Thomas kraftvoll ins Mikro. Der gebürtige Amerikaner weiß, wovon er singt: Vor bald schon 20 Jahren er sich mit dem in seiner Schweizer Wahlheimat gegründeten Trio auf den Weg gemacht hat, um den Rock 'n Roll zu retten. Und seitdem werden die LOMBEGO SURFERS immer wieder als die bekannteste und erfolgreichste eidgenössische Garage-Surf-Punk-Band bezeichnet, doch bekannt sind sie weit über die Grenzen des Alpenlandes hinaus. "Wir lieben das Rohe und Gewalttätige aus den Pioniertagen des Underground-Rock'n'Roll, wir verehren THE STOOGES, DEAD MOON, LINK WRAY, MC5 und die RAMONES", hat Tony einmal erklärt. Und das hört man ihrer Mischung aus Surf, 60's-Garage-Rock und Punk auch an. Bei den LOMBEGO SURFERS gilt die Devise "weniger ist mehr" und ihre Musik strotzt vor dreckigen Garage-Rock-Riffs, angelt teilweise in surfigen Gefilden, lässt es aber in der nächsten Sekunde krachen, dass der Putz von der Decke bröckelt. ALSO KOMMEN IST HIER EINFACH PFLICHT! See you in Rock 'n Roll hell...yeah!
EINTRITT: 8 Euro
PLATTENZIMMER

Egon noge Blocher



Oct 26 2009 1:24 PM

>>> FREITAG 30.10.2009: REVEREND BEAT-MAN + URBAN JUNIOR + DJ VENUS BOP live im BALTHES, Marktstr.31, D-88212 Ravensburg                                      *** REVEREND BEAT-MAN: “Hallelujah, ihr Sünder - geht auf die Knie und betet!“ Der allseits bekannte Sänger von The Monsters aus der Schweiz, der auch Betreiber von Voodoo Rhythm Records (dem derzeit wohl besten europäischen Label für Trash-Rock’n’Roll) ist und der früher als Lightning Beat-Man in Sachen »Wrestling-Rock’n’Roll« unterwegs war, bietet heutzutage als One-Man-Band den Wiedererweckungs-Gottesdienst eines durchgeknallten Wanderpredigers der US-amerikanischen Südstaaten im Trash-Format und spielt »Primitive Preacher Rock’n’Roll« und Gospel-Blues-Punk dazu! Seeing is believing! Let‘s do it THE BEAT-MAN WAY! http://www.myspace.com/reverendbeatman 
*** URBAN JUNIOR: Supportet wird der Beat-Man von Urban Junior, der aber im Gegensatz zur typischen One-Man-Band etwas mehr kann, als einfach nur Lo-Fi vor sich hinschrammeln. Da wird Bluespunk mit elektronischen Spielereien gepimpt und es werden richtige Hits rausgeschmettert die eure müden Leiber zum tanzen bringen werden! http://www. myspace.com/urbanjunior                                                                                                                                                   VORVERKAUF/ABENKASSE: 10 Euro / 12 Euro -VVK Stellen:BALTHES, MARKTSTR. 31, 88212 RAVENSBURG, Tel. 0751/32665 + PLATTENZIMMER, BACHSTR. 4, 88250 WEINGARTEN Tel.: 0751/47428
PLATTENZIMMER

Egon noge Blocher



Oct 20 2009 12:50 PM

>>> FREITAG 30.10.2009: REVEREND BEAT-MAN + URBAN JUNIOR + DJ VENUS BOP live im Cafe BALTHES, Marktstr.31, D-88212 Ravensburg *** REVEREND BEAT-MAN: “Hallelujah, ihr Sünder - geht auf die Knie und betet!“ Der allseits bekannte Sänger von The Monsters aus der Schweiz, der auch Betreiber von Voodoo Rhythm Records (dem derzeit wohl besten europäischen Label für Trash-Rock’n’Roll) ist und der früher als Lightning Beat-Man in Sachen »Wrestling- Rock’n’Roll« unterwegs war, bietet heutzutage als One-Man-Band den Wiedererweckungs-Gottesdienst eines durchgeknallten Wanderpredigers der US-amerikanischen Südstaaten im Trash-Format und spielt »Primitive Preacher Rock’n’Roll« und Gospel-Blues-Punk dazu! Seeing is believing! Let‘s do it THE BEAT-MAN WAY!  http://www.myspace.com/reverendbeatman    *** URBAN JUNIOR: Supportet wird der Beat-Man von Urban Junior, der aber im Gegensatz zur typischen One-Man-Band etwas mehr kann, als einfach nur Lo-Fi vor sich hinschrammeln. Da wird Bluespunk mit elektronischen Spielereien gepimpt und es werden richtige Hits rausgeschmettert die eure müden Leiber zum tanzen bringen werden!  http://www. myspace.com/urbanjunior VORVERKAUF/ABENKASSE: 10 Euro / 12 Euro VVK Stellen: BALTHES, MARKTSTR. 31, 88212 RAVENSBURG, Tel. 0751/32665 + PLATTENZIMMER, BACHSTR. 4, 88250 WEINGARTEN  Tel.: 0751/47428<
PLATTENZIMMER

Egon noge Blocher



Sep 7 2009 11:22 AM

>>> SONNTAG 27.09.2009: DEAD ELVIS + NIGHT OF ONE SADIST live im BALTHES, Markststr.31, D-88212 Ravensburg ab 21 Uhr
***DEAD ELVIS: Spektakuläre und fulminate Ein-Mann- TRASH ROCK 'N ROLL Band mit Tolle aus Holland. Die Songs heißen "Get Out Of My Grave" oder "Hold My Cold Hand". Und wer auf klasse Musike a la REVEREND BEAT-MAN, THE MONSTERS oder BOB LOG III  steht, der darf nicht vergessen an diesem Abend zu kommen, denn da springt selbst der Tote Elvis wieder aus dem Grab! http://www.myspace.com/onemangrave
Und davor NIGHT OF ONE SADIST, die kultige und trashige Einmann-Kapelle von Reverend Erich aus Feldkirch, der schon durch seine legendäre Vorgängerband MAN MADE MONSTER bekannt sein dürfte, wie ein bunter Hund auf dem Papstkonzil!  www.myspace.com/nightofonesadist 
Prof. Trash

Prof. Trash



Aug 31 2009 1:51 PM

MOEBIUS

MOEBIUS



Jul 14 2009 10:37 PM

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Hi gang,

Just a quick reminder, that we're playing this Friday the 17th July in the Sugar Club with support band ONE EAR, KEV JENNINGS + DJ afterwards.
Doors open 8pm
8 euro
See you all there for a mad one.

MOEBIUS

The Sugar Club
8 Lwr. Leeson St. Dublin 2
designjockey

designjockey



Jul 2 2009 10:17 AM




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SIR MARX TREASURE STYLE SOUND SYSTEM
60s Ska * Rocksteady * Calypso * Nothern Soul * Early Reggae * RnB
speacial guest: Selektah Lovechild
Vintage Reggae * Modern Roots * Rub A Dub

im
Rote Beete
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Berlin-Schöneberg

am
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MARS RADIO is the dj-night every thursday @ Rote Beete
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außerdem im Mars Radio im Juli:


Go Betters Kleine Liftmusik
Ups And Downs In Pop
special guest: MIAU (live in the living)
Donnerstag, 07.05.2009

spaceface * ein elektronischer Abend
Donnerstag, 16.05.2009



MARS RADIO @ Rote Beete
PAN AM LOUNGE

Jazz * Bebop * Swing * R..n..B
coffeecapone at the turntables

Donnerstag, 23.07.2009


Green Smoke Trash Players
spaceface & gobetter dj
iggypop * indie today * alternative tomorrow
Donnerstag, 30.07.2009


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The New Untouchables

New Untouchables



Jun 29 2009 4:44 PM

Summer Fun!
 
 
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Juan Roller



May 31 2009 9:02 AM

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May 28 2009 4:18 PM

Pillars flyer
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designjockey



May 14 2009 12:12 PM




MARS RADIO @ Rote Beete


spaceface & CyVice

ELEKTRONISCHER ABEND

im

Rote Beete
Gleditschstr. 71
Berlin-Schöneberg

am
Donnerstag, 21.05.2009


MARS RADIO is the dj-night every thursday @ Rote Beete




weitere Termin des Mars Radios:


14.05.2009 SIR MARX TREASURE STYLE SOUND SYSTEM

60s Ska * Rocksteady * Calypso * Nothern Soul * Early Reggae * RnB



28.05.2009 GREEN SMOKE TRASH PLAYERS

spaceface & gobetter dj

Alternative Today * Indie Tomorrow * Iggypop



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Preacher John

Preacher John



May 7 2009 8:09 PM

ROCKIN'! Nice one mate! :D
PARLOR SNAKES

PARLOR SNAKES



Apr 17 2009 12:00 PM

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designjockey

designjockey



Apr 12 2009 1:57 PM




MARS RADIO @ Rote Beete


PAN AM LOUNGE

Jazz * Bebop * Swing * R..n..B
coffeecapone at the turntables

im

Rote Beete
Gleditschstr.
71
Berlin-Schöneberg

am
Donnerstag, 16.04.
2009



MARS RADIO is the dj-night every thursday @ Rote Beete


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The Drunken Gentlemen

The Drunken Gentlemen



Mar 28 2009 3:47 PM

Evening!

It's the soiree of your dreams, live at the Barden's Boudoir. Do drop by!



SCHLEUSOLZ

SCHLEUSOLZ



Mar 16 2009 8:17 PM

NEW: SCHLEUSOLZ album "Running out of time" is out now

available on iTunes,
Amazon


and here:

..SCHLEUSOLZ: Running Out of Time..
The New Untouchables

New Untouchables



Feb 25 2009 10:16 AM

COME JOIN THE FUN!

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MOEBIUS

MOEBIUS



Feb 4 2009 8:48 PM



Hi all,
MOEBIUS - NEW SINGLE - BLACKSHEEP OF THE FAMILY - OUT NOW
Available in HMV, 7digital and downloadmusic. ie

For Irish mobile owners.
Text music 2316 to 57501
Cost 1 euro
You will receive a text back, telling you how to download it from the internet via downloadmusic. ie
Don't forget to download it or it won't count towards the charts.

Thanks a million,
C u all soon,

MOEBIUS
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Richard Cowdry



Jan 14 2009 12:07 PM

Matt Bray Art

Matt Bray



Dec 24 2008 12:25 PM

Hi Billy Childish the Merciful
merry christmas !!



Peace and Love....

and Merry Christmas

Matt Bray
My friends call me Kinsey-KH

My friends call me Kinsey-KH



Nov 19 2008 12:52 PM

ELSA

ELSA



Oct 24 2008 8:58 PM

hi,
if you come in paris,
go there !
TRAXMAN / Soundflat Records

TRAXMAN / Soundflat Records



Sep 21 2008 3:00 PM

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