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Skafish
Alternative / Punk / Jazz

Chicago's Punk/NewWave/Alternative/Indie Godfather



CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  11/22/2009
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Member Since9/24/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.skafish.com
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InfluencesDisgracing The Family Name
Sounds LikeNobody sounds like Skafish!
Record LabelLa Befana Records & 829 Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Skafish

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Announcing the new Skafish CD!
What's This? 1976 - 1979

Over thirty years later, take a step back into the future and rediscover the birth of Chicago punk, new wave, alternative, indie and experimental rock featuring:
What's This Cover *11 studio recordings, 9 previously unreleased...
*5 new commentary tracks by Skafish himself including the historically accurate story of Sid Vicious’ last public event at a Skafish performance in New York...
*A 36 page booklet featuring liner notes by rock legends Cheap Trick...
*Rare and previously unseen photos and complete lyrics...

Experience the music that Cheap Trick says “started it all.”

For more information about the CD and ordering info,
visit Skafish What's This.com

New! Skafish's first ever music blog! Visit it at www.skafishblog.com!


February 1976 - SKAFISH gives birth to Punk in Chicago with debut performance and is the first Chicago artist of these genres to play CBGBs in New York, April 1977, at the Whisky A Go-Go in Los Angeles in February 1978, and before 45, 000 people in London in July 1980 with The Police, XTC, and UB-40 at the first Milton Keynes concert.

The first American artist to sign with Miles Copelands legendary I.R.S. Records, Skafish released two albums, was featured in the international live concert film Urgh! A Music War, alongside Devo, Joan Jett, and the Go-Gos. In 1985, Skafish began performing a controversial performance art based solo show through the 1990s, eventually taking a break from performing in late 1994.

He has toured/performed with such artists as: Ramones, Iggy Pop, The Police, XTC, UB-40, Squeeze, Ultravox, The Stranglers, Lemonheads, The Cramps, The Mumps, U-2, New Order, and Scorpions.

1992 saw the independent Chicago are release Best Kept Secrets, and SKAFISH releases his first CD in over 14 years for the 2006 Christmas season, Tidings of Comfort and Joy: A Jazz piano trio Christmas on the La Befana Records label.

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Skafish's Friends Comments
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dr. cliff

cliff Davis



Nov 22 2009 3:52 AM

Godfather Skafish
Joanne

joanne krogulecki



Nov 20 2009 11:41 PM

Godfather Skafish
Mark Reynolds

Mark Reynolds



Nov 16 2009 10:13 PM

I sent you a new message about your show with the STRANGLERS many moons ago in New York City, Godfather Skafish!!!
CAT GUT STRINGS

CAT GUT STRINGS



Nov 16 2009 10:13 PM

Godfather Skafish
ADN' CKRYSTALL

ADN' CKRYSTALL



Nov 16 2009 7:06 PM


 

hey mon ami !!! comment va ? bien ou bien ?? hahaha!!! hey!! GODFATHER SKAFISH, it is me, your godson !!! hahaha! have fun mon ami !!! éricK.
Syn Holliday

Syn Holliday



Nov 16 2009 7:05 PM

Godfather Skafish
oblique motion

oblique motion



Nov 16 2009 7:00 PM

Godfather Skafish
Chaz

Chaz Hall



Nov 16 2009 5:07 AM

Godfather Skafish
Leland Palmer

Leland Palmer



Nov 16 2009 1:26 AM

Godfather Skafish
JLizard

JLizard



Nov 15 2009 11:09 PM

Wishing Godfather Skafish  a Happy Thanksgiving in advance!
 

The Dean of Weedville State University.

Barcy Spigner



Nov 10 2009 6:13 AM

Weedville State University Welcomes U!



The Home of The Fighting Elk!



Dean Spigner.
Justin

Justin C.



Nov 9 2009 7:27 PM

I'd love to win the press kit + assorted goodies!

Skafish Jazz
Mania
Fatso Loco

Fatso Loco



Nov 9 2009 7:03 PM

Skafish Jazz Mania
Alonzo Villarreal

Alonzo Villarreal



Nov 9 2009 3:08 AM

Skafish Jazz Mania Rules! : ) Hello again my friend!
FASHION

FASHION



Nov 9 2009 1:06 AM

Skafish Jazz Mania will sweep the world!!!!!
The Stacks

The Stacks



Nov 7 2009 10:19 PM

Skafish Jazz!!!
Bernardo Devlin

Bernardo Devlin



Nov 6 2009 7:01 PM

Skafish Jazzfish
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Nov 2 2009 4:26 AM

come and get some skafish JAZZZ
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Zenlo Cometh



Nov 1 2009 9:10 PM

Do the Ska
Do the Ska

Do the Ska Fish Jazz
Do the Ska Fish Jazz

I am waiting by the seashore
From the sea

To be saved
By the Ska Fish Jazz......
Gary Kennon

Gary Kennon



Nov 1 2009 7:35 PM

I bought the brilliant CD of holiday tunes last year so am just dropping by to tell everyone else not to miss out on this chance to hear some great Skafish Jazz!
Gary
Rosie Mckeyeball

Rosie Mckay



Oct 23 2009 7:25 AM

Hi Jim.
Thank you very much, zappa is my most respected musician.
It was good to come accross you on here as i had never heard of you, your music is great. Take Care

Rosie x
SPANKUMS

SPANKUMS



Oct 3 2009 5:52 PM

Is it possible to get the live Urgh! It's a Music War version of Sign of the Cross on CD, itunes, or any other strictly musical form? The chorus in the back blows me away!
The Joans

The Joans



Sep 23 2009 4:15 AM

Skafish Dearest-

What atreat to see your comment. We ADORE you and would love to hear you play live sometime.

The Joans
MV

MV



Sep 17 2009 5:02 PM

Hi Mister ! Thanks for the add...you're simply the best (as someone said...) ;-)


Lostdog in Loveland

Lostdog in Loveland



Sep 1 2009 1:47 AM

Hey Jim- did you have a great birthday? Hope so!  How are things with you?

Keep in touch,

Robert
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