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The Effigies

2007-02-23T00:19:34Z

Captainreiss: /* Releases */

'''The Effigies''' are one of Chicago's oldest and longest-running punk bands. They are the only band out of the [[Big Four]] that is still currently active and playing. The band formed in early [[1980]] and consistently played and recorded throughout the 1980s.

In [[2004]], The Effigies returned with 3 of the 4 original members and frequently plays shows throughout Chicago and the Midwest. As of February [[2006]], they are playing new songs live and plan to release an album in late 2006 or early [[2007]].

== Current Lineup ==

* [[John Kezdy]] - Vocals, Lyrics
* [[Robert McNaughton]] - Guitar
* [[Paul Zamost]] - Bass
* [[Steve Economou]] - Drums

== Releases ==

* '''[[Haunted Town]] EP''' ([[Autumn Records]], October or November [[1981]]).
: Re-released ([[Ruthless Records]], [[1984]]), with "Security" as added track.
* '''[[Bodybag / Security]] 7"''' (Ruthless Records, [[1982]])
* '''[[We're Da Machine]] EP''' (Ruthless Records, [[1983]])
* '''[[For Ever Grounded]] LP''' (Ruthless Records, 1984)
* '''[[Fly On A Wire]] LP''' ([[Fever Records]], [[1985]])
* '''[[Ink]] LP'''(Fever Records, [[1986]])

=== Collections ===

* '''Remains Nonviewable LP''' ([[Roadkill Records]], [[1989]]) - "Collection of almost all early material up to, and including part of, ''For Ever Grounded''. It is thought that 2,000 copies were actually distributed. ''Remains Nonviewable'' was re-released on C.D. in late [[1995]] by [[Touch & Go Records]]"

=== Compilations ===

* [[Busted at Oz]] (Autumn Records, 1981) - Live versions of "Guns of Ballots" and "Quota".
* [[The Middle of America Compilation]] (HID, 1984) - A re-mixed version of "Security"
* '''The Enigma Variations''' ([[Enigma]], 1985) - "Blue Funk"

=== Live Albums ===

* '''V.M.L. Live Presents the Effigies 12/16/95''' ([[V.M.L. Records]], [[1996]]) - "Livetracks from the first reunion show of original members since 1992. Recordedlive 12/16/1995, at the Lounge Ax, Chicago, Illinois. 1,000 pressed."

== History ==

Though a few sites list The Effigies starting in [[1979]] [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/index.html] [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html], this is not the case. In [[1978]], John Kezdy dropped out of the University of Wisconsin and began to learn the guitar. He and his good friend Steve Economou decided to look into into starting a band. In a [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/int_noise6.html 1981 interview in Noise 6], Kezdy stated he met Paul Zamost at [[Neo]], and along with a mysterious singer named Norman, teamed up with Economou and started practicing. Norman was unceremoniously canned after a few practices, and John took over on vocals and guitar, although by his own admission he was an inadequate guitarist. By this point (which must have been around summer of 1980) John, Paul and Steve were regulars at the [[Oz]]. Knowing their need for a 4th member, Oz owner [[Dem Hopkins]] introduced them to Earl Letiecq, who had recently arrived from upstate New York. Letiecq had previously played guitar in a band called [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/index.html Wreck'n'Crew]. With Letiecq on board, Kezdy was able to shift full-time to vocals. After a couple months working together they had a set list and on November 9th, 1980 they played their first gig at Oz, opening up for [[Strike Under]].

== Previous Lineups ==

=== 1980-1984 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals, lyrics
* [[Earl Letiecq]] - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1985-1986 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Robert O'Connor - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1987 - 1988 ===
* [[Chris Bjorklund]] - bass
* [[Joe Haggerty]] - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Earl Letiecq - guitars

=== 1988 - 1990 ===
* Chris Bjorklund - guitars
* Joe Haggerty - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Tom Woods - bass

=== 1991 - 2003 ===

* On hiatus, outside a couple reunion shows

== References ==

* [http://www.effigies.com Effigies.com], lineups discography and just about everything else. Direct sentences taken are put in double-quotes.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.effigies.com/ Official Homepage] - Very informative
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/ Dementlieu Effigies page] - Lots of detail
* [http://www.myspace.com/effigies MySpace page, run by Paul]
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/effigies_main.html KFTH's Effigies page]
* [http://www.mp3.com/effigies/artists/19717/biography.html mp3.com Bio]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Effigies Wikipedia page]
* [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html Article in Perfect Sound Magazine] - Good reference for early dates

[[Category:Bands|Effigies, The]]
[[Category:Effigies]]
[[Category:MySpace]]

The Effigies

2007-02-23T00:17:46Z

Captainreiss: /* Releases */

'''The Effigies''' are one of Chicago's oldest and longest-running punk bands. They are the only band out of the [[Big Four]] that is still currently active and playing. The band formed in early [[1980]] and consistently played and recorded throughout the 1980s.

In [[2004]], The Effigies returned with 3 of the 4 original members and frequently plays shows throughout Chicago and the Midwest. As of February [[2006]], they are playing new songs live and plan to release an album in late 2006 or early [[2007]].

== Current Lineup ==

* [[John Kezdy]] - Vocals, Lyrics
* [[Robert McNaughton]] - Guitar
* [[Paul Zamost]] - Bass
* [[Steve Economou]] - Drums

== Releases ==

* [[''Haunted Town EP'']] ([[Autumn Records]], October or November [[1981]]).
: Re-released ([[Ruthless Records]], [[1984]]), with "Security" as added track.
* [[''Bodybag / Security 7"'']] (Ruthless Records, [[1982]])
* [[''We're Da Machine EP'']] (Ruthless Records, [[1983]])
* [[''For Ever Grounded LP'']] (Ruthless Records, 1984)
* [[''Fly On A Wire LP'']] ([[Fever Records]], [[1985]])
* [[''Ink LP'']] (Fever Records, [[1986]])

=== Collections ===

* '''Remains Nonviewable LP''' ([[Roadkill Records]], [[1989]]) - "Collection of almost all early material up to, and including part of, ''For Ever Grounded''. It is thought that 2,000 copies were actually distributed. ''Remains Nonviewable'' was re-released on C.D. in late [[1995]] by [[Touch & Go Records]]"

=== Compilations ===

* [[Busted at Oz]] (Autumn Records, 1981) - Live versions of "Guns of Ballots" and "Quota".
* [[The Middle of America Compilation]] (HID, 1984) - A re-mixed version of "Security"
* '''The Enigma Variations''' ([[Enigma]], 1985) - "Blue Funk"

=== Live Albums ===

* '''V.M.L. Live Presents the Effigies 12/16/95''' ([[V.M.L. Records]], [[1996]]) - "Livetracks from the first reunion show of original members since 1992. Recordedlive 12/16/1995, at the Lounge Ax, Chicago, Illinois. 1,000 pressed."

== History ==

Though a few sites list The Effigies starting in [[1979]] [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/index.html] [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html], this is not the case. In [[1978]], John Kezdy dropped out of the University of Wisconsin and began to learn the guitar. He and his good friend Steve Economou decided to look into into starting a band. In a [http://www.dementlieu.com/%7Eobik/arc/effigies/int_noise6.html 1981 interview in Noise 6], Kezdy stated he met Paul Zamost at [[Neo]], and along with a mysterious singer named Norman, teamed up with Economou and started practicing. Norman was unceremoniously canned after a few practices, and John took over on vocals and guitar, although by his own admission he was an inadequate guitarist. By this point (which must have been around summer of 1980) John, Paul and Steve were regulars at the [[Oz]]. Knowing their need for a 4th member, Oz owner [[Dem Hopkins]] introduced them to Earl Letiecq, who had recently arrived from upstate New York. Letiecq had previously played guitar in a band called [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/index.html Wreck'n'Crew]. With Letiecq on board, Kezdy was able to shift full-time to vocals. After a couple months working together they had a set list and on November 9th, 1980 they played their first gig at Oz, opening up for [[Strike Under]].

== Previous Lineups ==

=== 1980-1984 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals, lyrics
* [[Earl Letiecq]] - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1985-1986 ===
* Steve Economou - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Robert O'Connor - guitars
* Paul Zamost - bass

=== 1987 - 1988 ===
* [[Chris Bjorklund]] - bass
* [[Joe Haggerty]] - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Earl Letiecq - guitars

=== 1988 - 1990 ===
* Chris Bjorklund - guitars
* Joe Haggerty - drums
* John Kezdy - vocals
* Tom Woods - bass

=== 1991 - 2003 ===

* On hiatus, outside a couple reunion shows

== References ==

* [http://www.effigies.com Effigies.com], lineups discography and just about everything else. Direct sentences taken are put in double-quotes.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.effigies.com/ Official Homepage] - Very informative
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/effigies/ Dementlieu Effigies page] - Lots of detail
* [http://www.myspace.com/effigies MySpace page, run by Paul]
* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/effigies_main.html KFTH's Effigies page]
* [http://www.mp3.com/effigies/artists/19717/biography.html mp3.com Bio]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Effigies Wikipedia page]
* [http://www.furious.com/perfect/effigies.html Article in Perfect Sound Magazine] - Good reference for early dates

[[Category:Bands|Effigies, The]]
[[Category:Effigies]]
[[Category:MySpace]]

Understand

2007-02-22T23:56:20Z

Captainreiss: /* Notes */

[[Image:NR-Understand.jpg|right]]

'''Understand''' was the fourth record for [[Naked Raygun]], released by [[Caroline Records]] in [[1989]]. It featured the same lineup for the third straight LP - Pezzati, Haggerty, Spicer and Kezdy. In [[1999]], [[Quarterstick Records]] rereleased Understand on CD with two bonus live tracks.

== Lineup ==

* [[Jeff Pezzati]] - Vocals
* [[John Haggerty]] - Guitar
* [[Pierre Kezdy]] - Bass
* [[Eric Spicer]] - Drums

== Songs ==

# Treason (Kezdy/Haggerty)
# Hips Swingin' (Pezzati)
# Understand (Haggerty)
# Entrapment (Pezzati)
# Bughouse (Kezdy)
# Wonder Beer (Spicer/Haggerty)
# Never Follow (Haggerty)
# Too Much of You (Pezzati)
# Vagabond Dog (Kezdy)
# O.K. Wait (Kezdy)
# The Sniper Song (Spicer)
# Which Side You're On (Pezzati)

=== CD Bonus Tracks ===

* Mr. Gridlock (live)
* I Don't Know (live)

== Credits ==

* Produced [[Larry Sturm]] and Naked Raygun
* Recorded at Tanglewood Studios
* Front Cover Artwork: Phil Hale
* Design: Tom & Ellie Hughes, HughesGroup

== Notes ==

* The bonus tracks were the B-Side of the [[Treason]] 12" EP single

== External Links ==

* [http://petdance.com/nr/discography/understand/ Petdance Understand page with lyrics]
* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:1bkmu3t5anok Allmusic review of Understand]
* [http://www.amazon.com/Understand-Naked-Raygun/dp/B00000JMJL Buy Understand at amazon.com]

[[Category:Records]]
[[Category:Naked Raygun]]

Treason

2007-02-22T23:47:07Z

Captainreiss:

== Treason 12" ==
Treason was released as a 12" EP on [[Caroline Records]] in [[1989]]. Catalogue number of this release is CAROL1455. The EP was released as a numbered limited edition of 2,500 on pink vinyl only. Some un-numbered copies exist and some (with or without number) have a golden 'promo' mark.

== Tracklist ==
The EP only contained 3 tracks: 

Side 1: 
Treason ''(from the upcoming [[Understand?]] album'' 
Side 2: 
Mr Gridlock ''(previously unreleased 'live' version - recorded [[1988]] at the [[Riviera]])'' 
I don't know ''(previously unreleased 'live' version - recorded [[1988]] at the [[Riviera]])'' 
 
Both songs on side 2 were later released as bonus tracks on the [[Understand?]] CD version released on [[Quarterstick Records]] in 1999.

== Credits ==
Band line-up was identical to [[Understand?]]:
* [[Jeff Pezzati]] - Vocals
* [[John Haggerty]] - Guitar
* [[Pierre Kezdy]] - Bass
* [[Eric Spicer]] - Drums

All songs produced by [[Larry Sturm]], live tracks recorded by [[Timothy Powell]]

Front cover photo (band line-up) by [[Marc Harris]]. Jacket design by Tom & Ellie Hughes

Treason

2007-02-22T23:46:45Z

Captainreiss:

== Treason 12" ==[[Image:Example.jpg]]
Treason was released as a 12" EP on [[Caroline Records]] in [[1989]]. Catalogue number of this release is CAROL1455. The EP was released as a numbered limited edition of 2,500 on pink vinyl only. Some un-numbered copies exist and some (with or without number) have a golden 'promo' mark.

== Tracklist ==
The EP only contained 3 tracks: 

Side 1: 
Treason ''(from the upcoming [[Understand?]] album'' 
Side 2: 
Mr Gridlock ''(previously unreleased 'live' version - recorded [[1988]] at the [[Riviera]])'' 
I don't know ''(previously unreleased 'live' version - recorded [[1988]] at the [[Riviera]])'' 
 
Both songs on side 2 were later released as bonus tracks on the [[Understand?]] CD version released on [[Quarterstick Records]] in 1999.

== Credits ==
Band line-up was identical to [[Understand?]]:
* [[Jeff Pezzati]] - Vocals
* [[John Haggerty]] - Guitar
* [[Pierre Kezdy]] - Bass
* [[Eric Spicer]] - Drums

All songs produced by [[Larry Sturm]], live tracks recorded by [[Timothy Powell]]

Front cover photo (band line-up) by [[Marc Harris]]. Jacket design by Tom & Ellie Hughes

Treason

2007-02-22T23:06:16Z

Captainreiss:

Treason

2007-02-22T23:05:04Z

Captainreiss: /* Tracklist */

== Treason 12" ==
Treason was released as a 12" EP on [[Caroline Records]] in [[1989]]. Catalogue number of this release is CAROL1455. The EP was released as a numbered limited edition of 2,500 on pink vinyl only. Some un-numbered copies exist and some (with or without number) have a golden 'promo' mark.

== Tracklist ==
The EP only contained 3 tracks: 

Side 1: 
Treason ''(from the upcoming [[Understand?]] album'' 
Side 2: 
Mr Gridlock ''(previously unreleased 'live' version - recorded [[1988]] at the [[Riviera]])'' 
I don't know ''(previously unreleased 'live' version - recorded [[1988]] at the [[Riviera]])'' 
 
Both songs on side 2 were later released as bonus tracks on the [[Understand?]] CD version released on [[Quarterstick Records]] in 1999.

== Credits ==
Band line-up was identical to [[Understand?]]:
* Jeff Pezzati - Vocals
* John Haggerty - Guitar
* Pierre Kezdy - Bass
* Eric Spicer - Drums

All songs produced by [[Larry Sturm]], live tracks recorded by [[Timothy Powell]]

Front cover photo (band line-up) by [[Marc Harris]]. Jacket design by Tom & Ellie Hughes

Treason

2007-02-22T23:04:19Z

Captainreiss:

== Treason 12" ==
Treason was released as a 12" EP on [[Caroline Records]] in [[1989]]. Catalogue number of this release is CAROL1455. The EP was released as a numbered limited edition of 2,500 on pink vinyl only. Some un-numbered copies exist and some (with or without number) have a golden 'promo' mark.

== Tracklist ==
The EP only contained 3 tracks: 

Side 1: 
Treason ''(from the upcoming [[Understand?]] album'' 
Side 2: 
Mr Gridlock ''(previously unreleased 'live' version - recorded [[1988]] at the [[Riviera]])'' 
I don't know ''(previously unreleased 'live' version - recorded [[1988]] at the [[Riviera]])'' 
 
Both songs on side 2 were later released as bonus tracks on the [[Understand?]] CD version released on [[Quarterstick Records]] in 1999.

== Credits ==
Band line-up was identical to [[Understand?]]:
* Jeff Pezzati - Vocals
* John Haggerty - Guitar
* Pierre Kezdy - Bass
* Eric Spicer - Drums

All songs produced by [[Larry Sturm]], live tracks recorded by [[Timothy Powell]]

Front cover photo (band line-up) by [[Marc Harris]]. Jacket design by Tom & Ellie Hughes

Treason

2007-02-22T23:03:29Z

Captainreiss: /* Tracklist */

== Treason 12" ==
Treason was released as a 12" EP on [[Caroline Records]] in [[1989]]. Catalogue number of this release is CAROL1455. The EP was released as a numbered limited edition of 2,500 on pink vinyl only. Some un-numbered copies exist and some (with or without number) have a golden 'promo' mark.

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== Tracklist ==
The EP only contained 3 tracks: 

Side 1: 
Treason ''(from the upcoming [[Understand?]] album'' 
Side 2: 
Mr Gridlock ''(previously unreleased 'live' version - recorded [[1988]] at the [[Riviera]])'' 
I don't know ''(previously unreleased 'live' version - recorded [[1988]] at the [[Riviera]])'' 
 
Both songs on side 2 were later released as bonus tracks on the [[Understand?]] CD version released on [[QuarterStick Records]] in 1999.

== Credits ==
Band line-up was identical to [[Understand?]]:
* Jeff Pezzati - Vocals
* John Haggerty - Guitar
* Pierre Kezdy - Bass
* Eric Spicer - Drums

All songs produced by [[Larry Sturm]], live tracks recorded by [[Timothy Powell]]

Front cover photo (band line-up) by [[Marc Harris]]. Jacket design by Tom & Ellie Hughes

Treason

2007-02-22T23:02:02Z

Captainreiss:

== Treason 12" ==
Treason was released as a 12" EP on [[Caroline Records]] in [[1989]]. Catalogue number of this release is CAROL1455. The EP was released as a numbered limited edition of 2,500 on pink vinyl only. Some un-numbered copies exist and some (with or without number) have a golden 'promo' mark.

----

== Tracklist ==
The EP only contained 3 tracks:
Side 1:
Treason ''(from the upcoming [[Understand?]] album''
Side 2
Mr Gridlock ''(previously unreleased 'live' version - recorded [[1988]] at the [[Riviera]])''
I don't know ''(previously unreleased 'live' version - recorded [[1988]] at the [[Riviera]])''

Both songs on side 2 were later released as bonus tracks on the [[Understand?]] CD version released on [[QuarterStick Records]] in 1999.

----

== Credits ==
Band line-up was identical to [[Understand?]]:
* Jeff Pezzati - Vocals
* John Haggerty - Guitar
* Pierre Kezdy - Bass
* Eric Spicer - Drums

All songs produced by [[Larry Sturm]], live tracks recorded by [[Timothy Powell]]

Front cover photo (band line-up) by [[Marc Harris]]. Jacket design by Tom & Ellie Hughes