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'''Jim Skafish''' was the frontman of [[Skafish]] and one of the biggest names in the Chicago punk/prepunk/newwave/whatever scene before [[1980]].  Though his name isn't well known beyond members of the scene, Jim Skafish is certainly one of the forefathers of the Chicago punk scene.   
'''Jim Skafish''' was the frontman of [[Skafish]] and one of the biggest names in the Chicago punk/prepunk/newwave/whatever scene before [[1980]].  Though his name isn't well known beyond members of the scene, Jim Skafish is certainly one of the forefathers of the Chicago punk movement.   


Well known [[WXRT]] DJ [[Bobby Skafish]] is Jim's first-cousin.
== Notes ==
 
* Well known [[WXRT]] DJ [[Bobby Skafish]] is Jim's first-cousin.
* His name is pronounced SKAY-FISH and therefore has nothing to do with Ska music
* Works as a psychic
* Released a Christmas album, his first in 14 years, in [[2006]]
 
== External Links ==
 
* [http://www.myspace.com/skafish Jim Skafish's myspace profile]
* [http://www.chicagoreader.com/features/stories/ourtown/061117/jimskafish/ 2006 Reader Article]


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Latest revision as of 02:06, 6 February 2007

Jim Skafish was the frontman of Skafish and one of the biggest names in the Chicago punk/prepunk/newwave/whatever scene before 1980. Though his name isn't well known beyond members of the scene, Jim Skafish is certainly one of the forefathers of the Chicago punk movement.

Notes

  • Well known WXRT DJ Bobby Skafish is Jim's first-cousin.
  • His name is pronounced SKAY-FISH and therefore has nothing to do with Ska music
  • Works as a psychic
  • Released a Christmas album, his first in 14 years, in 2006

External Links