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'''Bhopal Stiffs''' were a popular Chicago punk/hardcore band from [[1985]]-[[1989]].  They released a ten-track demo, a 12" EP and a 7" record in their career.  Bhopal Stiffs were most well-known for their live shows, and played [[Exit]] more than just about any other band in the mid-to-late 80s.  
'''Bhopal Stiffs''' were a popular Chicago punk/hardcore band from [[1985]]-[[1989]].  They released a ten-track demo, a 12" EP and a 7" record in their career.  Bhopal Stiffs were most well-known for their live shows, and played [[Exit]] more than just about any other band in the mid-to-late 80s.  


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* After Bhopal, Damore and Staylors joined up with [[John Haggerty]] to form [[Pegboy]]
* After Bhopal, Damore and Staylors joined up with [[John Haggerty]] to form [[Pegboy]]
* They were named after a city in India that suffered a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhopal_Disaster devastating industrial disaster]  
* They were named after a city in India that suffered a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhopal_Disaster devastating industrial disaster]  
== History ==
All four original of the Bhopal Stiffs lived in the general Brookfield/Riverside/LaGrange area growing up.  Vince and Larry, despite being on the wrestling team together in high school, weren't close friends until they both met by chance at Illinois State University. There Vince & Larry would jam and after Larry dropped out of ISU they met up with Dave (who went to grade school with Vince) to get a band started.  In the process of trying to find a bassist, one of the women who tried out suggested Steve to the group.  The four of them began as a cover band called Blue Youth - doing covers of bands like The Cure.  After decided they wanted to play their own music they briefly entertained the name ''The Shuttle Stiffs'' before deciding to go with Bhopal. 
For awhile the band was practicing 5 days a week yet never playing out.  They finally played their first show was at [[Exit]], where the band members were regulars and friends of the staff.  After awhile the Bhopal Stiff became an Exit house band, playing shows frequently and filling in time slots when needed.  Joe Patelco (spelling), a manager at Exit, offered and financed the making of the 7-inch. 


== Lineup ==
== Lineup ==
* [[Larry Damore]] - Guitar & Vocals
* [[Larry Damore]] - Guitar & Vocals
* [[Dave Schleitwiler]] - Drums
* [[Dave Schleitwiler]] - Drums
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* [[Vince Marine]] - Guitar (1985-1988)
* [[Vince Marine]] - Guitar (1985-1988)
* [[Ron Lowe]] - Guitar (1988-1989)
* [[Ron Lowe]] - Guitar (1988-1989)


== Releases ==
== Releases ==
* '''''Bhopal Stiffs Demo''''' - (6/1987, 10 tracks, self released)
* '''''Bhopal Stiffs Demo''''' - (6/1987, 10 tracks, self released)
** Produced by [[Iain Burgess]]
** Recorded at [[Chicago Recording Company]]
** [[John Haggerty]] helped on production
** [[John Haggerty]] helped on production
# Born Again
# Born Again
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# Cape Town Youth
# Cape Town Youth
# Pay to Play
# Pay to Play
* '''''Self-Titled 7"''''' - (1987, [[Dazit Records]])
* '''''Self-Titled 7"''''' - (1987, [[Dazit Records]])
** Produced by [[Iain Burgess]]
** Produced by [[Iain Burgess]]
** Recorded in the same session as the demo
# Not Just My Head
# Not Just My Head
# One Track Head
# One Track Head
* '''''E.P.A 12" EP''''' - (1988, [[Roadkill Records]])
* '''''E.P.A 12" EP''''' - (1988, [[Roadkill Records]])
** Produced by Iain Burgess
** Produced by Iain Burgess
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=== Compilations ===
=== Compilations ===
 
* '''''[[There's A Fungus Among Us]] 7"''''' - (1989, [[What The Fuck? Records]])
* '''''There's A Fungus Among Us 7"''''' - (1989, [[What The Fuck? Records]])
** Too Much Pain
** Too Much Pain


=== Entire Discography ===
=== Entire Discography ===
* '''''1985-1989 CD''''' - ([[Harmless Records]], Entire recorded career + live tracks)
* '''''1985-1989 CD''''' - ([[Harmless Records]], Entire recorded career + live tracks)


: [[Image:Bhopalstiffs-1985to1989.jpg]]
: [[Image:Bhopalstiffs-1985to1989.jpg]]
== History ==
All four original of the Bhopal Stiffs lived in the general Brookfield/Riverside/LaGrange area growing up.  Vince and Larry, despite being on the wrestling team together in high school, weren't close friends until they both met by chance at Illinois State University. There Vince & Larry would jam and after Larry dropped out of ISU they met up with Dave (who went to grade school with Vince) to get a band started.  In the process of trying to find a bassist, one of the women who tried out suggested Steve to the group.  The four of them began as a cover band called Blue Youth - doing covers of bands like The Cure.  After decided they wanted to play their own music they briefly entertained the name ''The Shuttle Stiffs'' before deciding to go with Bhopal. 
For awhile the band was practicing 5 days a week yet never playing out.  They finally played their first show was at [[Exit]], where the band members were regulars and friends of the staff.  After awhile the Bhopal Stiff became an Exit house band, playing shows frequently and filling in time slots when needed.  Joe Patelco (spelling), a manager at Exit, offered and eventually financed the making of the 7-inch.  The band went into [[Chicago Recording Company]] with [[Iain Burgess]] in [[1987]] to record a ten song demo, two songs of which ended up on their 7-inch.
Tensions and bickering came to a head when guitarist and co-songwriter Vince Marine was kicked out of the band and replaced by Ron Lowe in 1988.  They went back to CRC with Iain to record the EPA EP.  After Vince left the spark and dedication for the band waned rapidly and the band was going through the motions, eventually breaking up in [[1989]].  Larry, Steve and Dave started jamming with [[John Haggerty]], who had just left [[Naked Raygun]] and joined a few of the Stiffs practice sessions.  When things fizzled with the Stiffs the earliest incarnation of [[Pegboy]] was formed.  It was not to be for Dave however, as John wanted to play with his brother [[Joe Haggerty]], who became the drummer for the band. 
== Reunion Shows ==
In [[2001]], all the members of the Bhopal Stiffs (including Vince & Ron) did reunion show at the [[Fireside Bowl]].  In [[2010]] they played a show at Subterranean as part of Riot Fest. 


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* [http://www.myspace.com/bhopalstiffs Unofficial MySpace page]
* [http://www.myspace.com/bhopalstiffs Unofficial MySpace page]
* [http://www.redlinedistribution.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RLD&Product_Code=HR032&Category_Code= Buy the 1985-1989 CD from Redline]
* [http://www.redlinedistribution.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RLD&Product_Code=HR032&Category_Code= Buy the 1985-1989 CD from Redline]
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/bhopalstiffs_main.html KFTH Page]
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/bhopalstiffs_main.html KFTH Page]
* [http://www.citizenlunchbox.com/punk/flyers/showem.php?bandID=21 Citizenlunchbox's Bhopal Stiffs Flyers]
* [http://www.citizenlunchbox.com/punk/flyers/showem.php?bandID=21 Citizenlunchbox's Bhopal Stiffs Flyers]
* [http://jugheadsbasement.com/2015/04/02/bhopal-stiffs/ Interview with the members of Bhopal Stiffs]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhopal_Stiffs Wikipedia]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/1042692-Bhopal-Stiffs Discogs]


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Latest revision as of 15:43, 4 August 2016

Bhopal Stiffs

Bhopal Stiffs were a popular Chicago punk/hardcore band from 1985-1989. They released a ten-track demo, a 12" EP and a 7" record in their career. Bhopal Stiffs were most well-known for their live shows, and played Exit more than just about any other band in the mid-to-late 80s.

Notes

Lineup

Releases

  1. Born Again
  2. I Came For You
  3. Drunken Stupor
  4. Not Just My Head
  5. I Don't Care
  6. One Track Head
  7. Fun At The Beach
  8. No Future
  9. Cape Town Youth
  10. Pay to Play
  1. Not Just My Head
  2. One Track Head
  1. Bottle It Up
  2. Road To Bhopal
  3. I Came For You
  4. Product
  5. I Can Do It
  6. Too Many Things

Compilations

Entire Discography

Bhopalstiffs-1985to1989.jpg

History

All four original of the Bhopal Stiffs lived in the general Brookfield/Riverside/LaGrange area growing up. Vince and Larry, despite being on the wrestling team together in high school, weren't close friends until they both met by chance at Illinois State University. There Vince & Larry would jam and after Larry dropped out of ISU they met up with Dave (who went to grade school with Vince) to get a band started. In the process of trying to find a bassist, one of the women who tried out suggested Steve to the group. The four of them began as a cover band called Blue Youth - doing covers of bands like The Cure. After decided they wanted to play their own music they briefly entertained the name The Shuttle Stiffs before deciding to go with Bhopal.

For awhile the band was practicing 5 days a week yet never playing out. They finally played their first show was at Exit, where the band members were regulars and friends of the staff. After awhile the Bhopal Stiff became an Exit house band, playing shows frequently and filling in time slots when needed. Joe Patelco (spelling), a manager at Exit, offered and eventually financed the making of the 7-inch. The band went into Chicago Recording Company with Iain Burgess in 1987 to record a ten song demo, two songs of which ended up on their 7-inch.

Tensions and bickering came to a head when guitarist and co-songwriter Vince Marine was kicked out of the band and replaced by Ron Lowe in 1988. They went back to CRC with Iain to record the EPA EP. After Vince left the spark and dedication for the band waned rapidly and the band was going through the motions, eventually breaking up in 1989. Larry, Steve and Dave started jamming with John Haggerty, who had just left Naked Raygun and joined a few of the Stiffs practice sessions. When things fizzled with the Stiffs the earliest incarnation of Pegboy was formed. It was not to be for Dave however, as John wanted to play with his brother Joe Haggerty, who became the drummer for the band.

Reunion Shows

In 2001, all the members of the Bhopal Stiffs (including Vince & Ron) did reunion show at the Fireside Bowl. In 2010 they played a show at Subterranean as part of Riot Fest.

External Links