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Strike Under

2007-08-24T11:09:55Z

Johnlundin: /* History */

'''Strike Under''' was one of the bigger acts in the earliest Chicago punk scene. Forming around [[1980]] and breaking up in [[1981]], Strike Under left a legacy that went beyond their short existance . Part of their legacy was the fact that their only album was the first ever release by [[Wax Trax]], and the success of their members in future projects ([[Naked Raygun]], [[Pegboy]], [[Breaking Circus]]).

== Members ==

* [[Chris Bjorklund]] - Guitar, Vocals
* [[Steve Bjorklund]] - Guitar, Vocals
* [[Pierre Kezdy]] - Bass
* [[Bob Furem]] - Drums

== Releases ==
[[Image:StrikeUnder-ImmediateAction.jpg|right]]

* '''''Immediate Action 12"''''' - ([[Wax Trax]], April 1981)
# Sunday Night Disorientation
# Context
# Closing In
# Elephant's Graveyard
# Immediate Action

* [[Busted at Oz]] compilation - ([[Autumn Records]], 1981) - ''Fucking Uniforms, Anarchy Song''

== History ==

Strike Under formed in 1980. Given that [[The Effigies]] and Strike Under have a Kezdy in each band, they both likely formed around the same time. The Bjorklund brothers had played guitar for a few years and were looking to form a band. Sometime that year they went to see a screening of "Quadrophenia" at a theater near Loyola University. They saw some guys a few seats away with black jackets and Crass armbands, which in those days was nearly unheard of. The guys turned out to be the Kezdy brothers and Steve Economou

They played their first show at [[Northeastern]] on September 5th 1980, and continued to play a bunch of shows throughout 1980 and 1981. Their favorite venue to play was [[Oz]].

=== Breakup ===

It is tough to exactly pinpoint the breakup of Strike Under. [[KFTH]] says it was in 1981, though they played a show at [[Waves]] on December 9th of that year. Steve Bjorklund formed [[Terminal Beach]] right after the breakup of SU, and they played a show in May of [[1982]]. A post on the tcpunk.com message boards from Chris Bjorklund said they broke up in 1981, so it had to have been in December of 1981.

=== Post Strike Under ===

Steve Bjorklund played briefly with Terminal Beach in 1982, then created [[Breaking Circus]] in Chicago. He later moved to Minnesota, where Breaking Circus became well known. Chris, Pierre and Bob formed [[Trial By Fire]] in 1982 and played throughout Chicago that year. After the demise of [[Trial By Fire]] and a short stint with [[The Interceptors]] featuring [[Santiago Durango]], Pierre joined Naked Raygun and later Pegboy. Chris played bass and guitar for [[The Effigies]] in [[1987]]-[[1990]], after which he moved to Minneapolis. Bob played drums for [[Da!]].

== References ==

* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/strikeunder_main.html SU KFTH page] - Dates and timeline

== External Links ==

* [http://homepages.nyu.edu/~cch223/usa/strikeunder_main.html Strike Under page on KFTH]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strike_Under Wikiedia Entry]
* [http://somethingilearned.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_somethingilearned_archive.html SILT review of Immediate action and mp3s]
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/strikeunderda_cr13.html Strike Under interview from early 1981]

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John Lundin

2007-08-04T06:01:51Z

Johnlundin:

'''John Lundin''' (not "John Lundine") was an active member of the original Chicago punk scene. He briefly auditioned as drummer, then played keyboards for [[Naked Raygun]] in late [[1980]] through early [[1981]] on the [[Busted at Oz]] compilation and a few demo tracks on [[Last of the Demohicans]]. He then went on to play guitar in [[Toothpaste]] and released a record for them in [[1983]].
After leaving Toothpaste he moved to Florida where he directed a Miami Beach television documentary about the South Florida gothic scene "Gothic Undead" (Facet's Video). He also published a political murder novel, "Hollywood Gambler, The Gus Boulis Story" (Authorhouse) about an unsolved murder involving convicted Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff. John now lives in Hawaii & is a State Central Committeeman for the Hawaii Democratic Party. [[Image:file.jpg]]
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File:ToothpasteBack 2.jpg

2007-08-04T05:57:14Z

Johnlundin:

File:ToothpasteBack 2.jpg

2007-08-04T05:54:35Z

Johnlundin: pix

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Toothpaste

2007-08-02T09:06:28Z

Johnlundin:

[[Image:ToothpasteMatter.jpg|right|250px|thumb|From Left-to-Right: Jon, Bob, Al]]

'''Toothpaste''' is an early 80s Chicago punk band that formed out of former members of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[The Wayouts]]. They released a 12" in [[1983]] recorded at 2120 S. Michigan Ave. (formerly Chess Records) and played around town until about [[1985]], with a number of lineup changes. Their record received favorable reviews and was recommended by [[Steve Albini]], among others. Al Szopinski left the band for two years and former Naked Raygun members [[Camilo Gonzalez]] and [[Jim Colao]] took up the slack. Toothpaste took a more pop punk approach to the music while Naked Raygun, [[Strike Under]] and the [[Effigies]] pushed the more hardcore "Chicago Sound". Naked Raygun and [[Big Black]] member [[Santiago Durango]] wrote "Oh Yeah Come On" and Naked Raygun guitarist [[John Haggerty]] played sax on the studio recording of "Oh Yeah Come On". Toothpaste did alot of studio recording with [[Iain Burgess]] and plan to release a compilation CD with fellow early Chicago punk bands [[Silver Abuse]] and the Way-Outs! in celebration of an upcoming reunion show on December 29, 2007 at Lucky Gator Loft with Silver Abuse and the Way-Outs!.

== Members ==

* [[John Lundin]] (ultra) - Guitar, Keyboards,
* [[Bob Damrau]] (aqua) - Drums, Guitar, Vocals
* Al Szopinski (pepso) - Guitar, Vocals
* [[Camilo Gonzalez]] - Bass, Vocals
* [[Jim Colao]] - Vocals, Drums, Percussion
* [[Paul Chabala]] - Sax
* Lucy Geever-Conroy - Violin
== Releases - click song to listen ==

* '''''Toothpaste EP''''' ([[Schwa]], 1983)
** Recorded November, [[1982]] at 2120 S. Michigan Ave. (formerly Chess Records)
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.wma Palestine] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.wma Houdini's Magic Secret] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.wma Amerikan Beauties] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.wma Sex Bolts] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.wma Spy Guy] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.wma Skinheads Are OK] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.wma People Are Funny] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.mp3 (mp3)]

'''Note -''' The song link has the file in the ripped wma format (slightly better quality) and the mp3 link is the wma converted to mp3.

== Record Covers ==

[[Image:ToothpasteFront.jpg|thumb|left|150px|EP Front Cover]]
[[Image:ToothpasteBack.jpg|thumb|left|155px|EP Back Cover]]
 

== Notable Shows ==
* First show (1981) at communist art gallery across Damen Avenue from the Busy Bee diner. Opening act was a performance artist who beat a dead rat with a coffee can. (we were upstaged big time.)
* [[West End]], with Circle Jerks, c. 1982

== Audio Disclaimer ==

The songs linked here have all rights reserved by Al, Bob and Jon. Bob has given permission to allow downloads and listening, "just don't sample anything for some rap crap" or use them in your own commercial product.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/toothpaste_matter5.txt Matter 5 zine interview with Toothpaste]

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1983

2007-08-02T09:03:03Z

Johnlundin:

== Notable Chicago Punk Events in 1983 ==

* January - [[Matter]] #1 is released
* January 21, 1983 - [[Naked Raygun]] plays the [[Metro]]; one of the few known Raygun gigs with both [[Santiago Durango]] and [[John Haggerty]] on guitar
* July/August - [[Naked Raygun]] released the [[Basement Screams]] EP
* September - [[Out of Order]] forms in Berwyn
* September 5, 1983 - [[Effigies]] play [[Tuts]] with [[Savage Beliefs]]. The infamous gig that degenerated into a confrontation between fans of the Effigies and [[Articles of Faith]]. According to a review in [http://www.chicagopunkpix.com/LastRites/LR5.pdf Last Rites #5], the audience "drew into two camps", with some audience members calling the Effigies "rock stars" and criticizing them for playing too slowly. [[Vic Bondi]] of AOF has [http://www.aofcomplete.com/Chicago.htm claimed] that the audience sat down on their hands as the Effigies played.
* [[The Effigies]] released We're Da Machine EP
* [[Wasteland Records]] released [[Savage Beliefs]]' The Moral Efficiency of... 7"
* [[Happy Toons]] formed
* [[Blatant Dissent]] formed in Dekalb, IL
* [[Nadsat Rebel]] forms
* [[Naked Raygun]] releases the [[Flammable Solid]] 7"
* [[Sean Duffy]] books his first show - Husker Du at [[950 Lucky Number]]
* [[Toothpaste]] releases 12" EP

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John Lundin

2007-08-02T09:01:13Z

Johnlundin:

'''John Lundin''' (not "John Lundine") was an active member of the original Chicago punk scene. He briefly auditioned as drummer, then played keyboards for [[Naked Raygun]] in late [[1980]] through early [[1981]] on the [[Busted at Oz]] compilation and a few demo tracks on [[Last of the Demohicans]]. He then went on to play guitar in [[Toothpaste]] and released a record for them in [[1983]].
After leaving Toothpaste he moved to Florida where he directed a Miami Beach television documentary about the South Florida gothic scene "Gothic Undead" (Facet's Video). He also published a political murder novel, "Hollywood Gambler, The Gus Boulis Story" (Authorhouse) about an unsolved murder involving convicted Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff. John now lives in Hawaii & is a State Central Committeeman for the Hawaii Democratic Party.

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Toothpaste

2007-08-02T08:39:28Z

Johnlundin:

[[Image:ToothpasteMatter.jpg|right|250px|thumb|From Left-to-Right: Jon, Bob, Al]]

'''Toothpaste''' is an early 80s Chicago punk band that formed out of former members of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[The Wayouts]]. They released a 12" in [[1983]] recorded at 2120 S. Michigan Ave. (formerly Chess Records) and played around town until about [[1985]], with a number of lineup changes. Their record received favorable reviews and was recommended by [[Steve Albini]], among others. Al Szopinski left the band for two years and former Naked Raygun members [[Camilo Gonzalez]] and [[Jim Colao]] took up the slack. Toothpaste took a more pop punk approach to the music while Naked Raygun, [[Strike Under]] and the [[Effigies]] pushed the more hardcore "Chicago Sound". Naked Raygun and [[Big Black]] member [[Santiago Durango]] wrote "Oh Yeah Come On" and Naked Raygun guitarist [[John Haggerty]] played sax on the studio recording of "Oh Yeah Come On". Toothpaste did alot of studio recording with [[Iain Burgess]] and plan to release a compilation CD with fellow early Chicago punk bands [[Silver Abuse]] and the Way-Outs! in celebration of an upcoming reunion show on December 29, 2007 at Lucky Gator Loft with Silver Abuse and the Way-Outs!.

== Members ==

* [[John Lundin]] (ultra) - Guitar, Keyboards,
* [[Bob Damrau]] (aqua) - Drums, Guitar, Vocals
* Al Szopinski (pepso) - Guitar, Vocals
* [[Camilo Gonzalez]] - Bass, Vocals
* [[Jim Colao]] - Vocals, Drums, Percussion
* [[Paul Chabala]] - Sax
* Lucy Geever-Conroy - Violin
== Releases - click song to listen ==

* '''''Toothpaste EP''''' ([[Schwa]], 1983)
** Recorded November, [[1982]] at Gerim
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.wma Palestine] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.wma Houdini's Magic Secret] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.wma Amerikan Beauties] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.wma Sex Bolts] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.wma Spy Guy] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.wma Skinheads Are OK] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.wma People Are Funny] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.mp3 (mp3)]

'''Note -''' The song link has the file in the ripped wma format (slightly better quality) and the mp3 link is the wma converted to mp3.

== Record Covers ==

[[Image:ToothpasteFront.jpg|thumb|left|150px|EP Front Cover]]
[[Image:ToothpasteBack.jpg|thumb|left|155px|EP Back Cover]]
 

== Notable Shows ==
* First show (1981) at communist art gallery across Damen Avenue from the Busy Bee diner. Opening act was a performance artist who beat a dead rat with a coffee can. (we were upstaged big time.)
* [[West End]], with Circle Jerks, c. 1982

== Audio Disclaimer ==

The songs linked here have all rights reserved by Al, Bob and Jon. Bob has given permission to allow downloads and listening, "just don't sample anything for some rap crap" or use them in your own commercial product.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/toothpaste_matter5.txt Matter 5 zine interview with Toothpaste]

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Toothpaste

2007-08-02T08:26:49Z

Johnlundin:

[[Image:ToothpasteMatter.jpg|right|250px|thumb|From Left-to-Right: Jon, Bob, Al]]

'''Toothpaste''' is an early 80s Chicago punk band that formed out of former members of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[The Wayouts]]. They released a 12" in [[1983]] and played around town until about [[1985]], with a number of lineup changes. Their record received favorable reviews and was recommended by [[Steve Albini]], among others. Al Szopinski left the band for two years while former Naked Raygun members [[Camilo Gonzalez]] & [[Jim Colao]] took up the slack. Toothpaste took a more pop punk approach to the music while Naked Raygun, [[Strike Under]] & the [[Effigies]] pushed the more hardcore "Chicago Sound". Naked Raygun & [[Big Black]] member [[Santiago Durango]] wrote "Oh Yeah Come On" & Naked Raygun guitarist [[John Haggerty]] played sax on the studio recording of "Oh Yeah Come On". Toothpaste did alot of studio recording & plan to release a compilation CD with fellow early Chicago punk bands [[Silver Abuse]] & the Way-outs! in celebration of an upcoming reunion show on December 29, 2007 at Lucky Gator Loft with Silver Abuse & the Way-Outs!.

== Members ==

* [[John Lundin]] (ultra) - Guitar, Keyboards,
* [[Bob Damrau]] (aqua) - Drums, Guitar, Vocals
* Al Szopinski (pepso) - Guitar, Vocals
* [[Camilo Gonzalez]] - Bass, Vocals
* [[Jim Colao]] - Vocals, Drums, Percussion
* [[Paul Chabala]] - Sax
* Lucy Geever-Conroy - Violin
== Releases - click song to listen ==

* '''''Toothpaste EP''''' ([[Schwa]], 1983)
** Recorded November, [[1982]] at Gerim
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.wma Palestine] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.wma Houdini's Magic Secret] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.wma Amerikan Beauties] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.wma Sex Bolts] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.wma Spy Guy] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.wma Skinheads Are OK] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.wma People Are Funny] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.mp3 (mp3)]

'''Note -''' The song link has the file in the ripped wma format (slightly better quality) and the mp3 link is the wma converted to mp3.

== Record Covers ==

[[Image:ToothpasteFront.jpg|thumb|left|150px|EP Front Cover]]
[[Image:ToothpasteBack.jpg|thumb|left|155px|EP Back Cover]]
 

== Notable Shows ==
* First show (1981) at communist art gallery across Damen Avenue from the Busy Bee diner. Opening act was a performance artist who beat a dead rat with a coffee can. (we were upstaged big time.)
* [[West End]], with Circle Jerks, c. 1982

== Audio Disclaimer ==

The songs linked here have all rights reserved by Al, Bob and Jon. Bob has given permission to allow downloads and listening, "just don't sample anything for some rap crap" or use them in your own commercial product.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/toothpaste_matter5.txt Matter 5 zine interview with Toothpaste]

[[Category:Bands]]
[[Category:Naked Raygun]]
[[Category:Audio]]

John Lundin

2007-08-02T08:05:34Z

Johnlundin:

'''John Lundin''' (not "John Lundine") was an active member of the original Chicago punk scene. He briefly auditioned as drummer, then played keyboards for [[Naked Raygun]] in late [[1980]] through early [[1981]] on the [[Busted at Oz]] compilation and a few demo tracks on [[Last of the Demohicans]]. He then went on to play guitar in [[Toothpaste]] and released a record for them in [[1982]].
After leaving Toothpaste he moved to Hollywood Florida. In 2000 he directed a Miami Beach television documentary "Gothic Undead" (Facet's Video) about the South Florida gothic scene. In 2004 he published a political murder novel, "Hollywood Gambler, The Gus Boulis Story" (Authorhouse) about an unsolved murder involving convicted Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
John now lives in Hawaii & is a State Central Committeeman for the Hawaii Democratic Party.

[[Category:Band Members]]
[[Category:Drummers]]
[[Category:Keyboardists]]
[[Category:Naked Raygun]]

John Lundin

2007-08-02T08:02:54Z

Johnlundin:

'''John Lundin''' (not "John Lundine") was an active member of the original Chicago punk scene. He briefly auditioned as drummer, then played keyboards for [[Naked Raygun]] in late [[1980]] through early [[1981]] on the [[Busted at Oz]] compilation and a few demo tracks on [[Last of the Demohicans]]. He then went on to play guitar in [[Toothpaste]] and released a record for them in [[1982]].
After leaving Toothpaste he moved to Hollywood Florida. In 2000 he directed a Miami Beach television documentary "Gothic Undead" (Facet's Video) about the South Florida gothic scene . In 2004 he published a political murder novel, "Hollywood Gambler, The Gus Boulis Story" (Authorhouse) about an unsolved murder involving convicted Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
John now lives in Hawaii & is a State Central Committeeman for the Hawaii Democratic Party.

[[Category:Band Members]]
[[Category:Drummers]]
[[Category:Keyboardists]]
[[Category:Naked Raygun]]

1983

2007-08-01T06:56:38Z

Johnlundin:

John Lundin

2007-08-01T04:01:42Z

Johnlundin:

'''John Lundin''' (not "John Lundine") was an active member of the original Chicago punk scene. He was briefly a drummer, then keyboardist for [[Naked Raygun]] in late [[1980]] and early [[1981]] on the [[Busted at Oz]] compilation. He then went on to play guitar in [[Toothpaste]] and released a record for them in [[1982]].
After leaving Toothpaste he moved to Hollywood Florida. In 2000 he directed a Miami Beach television documentary "Gothic Undead" about the South Florida gothic scene (Facet's Video). In 2004 he published a political murder novel, "Hollywood Gambler, The Gus Boulis Story" (Authorhouse) about an unsolved murder involving convicted Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
John now lives in Hawaii & is a State Central Committeeman for the Hawaii Democratic Party.

[[Category:Band Members]]
[[Category:Drummers]]
[[Category:Keyboardists]]
[[Category:Naked Raygun]]

John Lundin

2007-08-01T04:01:17Z

Johnlundin:

'''John Lundin''' (not "John Lundine') was an active member of the original Chicago punk scene. He was briefly a drummer, then keyboardist for [[Naked Raygun]] in late [[1980]] and early [[1981]] on the [[Busted at Oz]] compilation. He then went on to play guitar in [[Toothpaste]] and released a record for them in [[1982]].
After leaving Toothpaste he moved to Hollywood Florida. In 2000 he directed a Miami Beach television documentary "Gothic Undead" about the South Florida gothic scene (Facet's Video). In 2004 he published a political murder novel, "Hollywood Gambler, The Gus Boulis Story" (Authorhouse) about an unsolved murder involving convicted Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
John now lives in Hawaii & is a State Central Committeeman for the Hawaii Democratic Party.

[[Category:Band Members]]
[[Category:Drummers]]
[[Category:Keyboardists]]
[[Category:Naked Raygun]]

Toothpaste

2007-08-01T03:21:44Z

Johnlundin:

[[Image:ToothpasteMatter.jpg|right|250px|thumb|From Left-to-Right: Jon, Bob, Al]]

'''Toothpaste''' is an early 80s Chicago punk band that formed out of former members of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[The Wayouts]]. They released a 12" in [[1983]] and played around town until about [[1985]], with a number of lineup changes. Their record received favorable reviews and was recommended by [[Steve Albini]], among others. Al Szopinski left the band for two years while former Naked Raygun members [[Camilo Gonzalez]] & [[Jim Colao]] took up the slack. Toothpaste took a more pop punk approach to the music while Naked Raygun, [[Strike Under]] & the [[Effigies]] pushed the hardcore sound. Former Naked Raygun & [[Big Black]] member [[Santiago Durango]] wrote "Oh Yeah Come On" & former Naked Raygun guitarist [[John Haggerty]] played sax on the studio recording of "Oh Yeah Come On". Toothpaste did alot of studio recording & plan to release a compilation CD with Silver Abuse & the Way-outs! in celebration of an upcoming reunion show on December 29, 2007 at Lucky Gator Loft with fellow early Chicago punk bands Silver Abuse & the Way-Outs!.

== Members ==

* [[John Lundin]] (ultra) - Guitar, Keyboards,
* [[Bob Damrau]] (aqua) - Drums, Guitar, Vocals
* Al Szopinski (pepso) - Guitar, Vocals
* [[Camilo Gonzalez]] - Bass, Vocals
* [[Jim Colao]] - Vocals, Drums, Percussion
* [[Paul Chabala]] - Sax
* Lucy Geever-Conroy - Violin
== Releases - click song to listen ==

* '''''Toothpaste EP''''' ([[Schwa]], 1983)
** Recorded November, [[1982]] at Gerim
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.wma Palestine] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.wma Houdini's Magic Secret] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.wma Amerikan Beauties] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.wma Sex Bolts] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.wma Spy Guy] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.wma Skinheads Are OK] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.wma People Are Funny] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.mp3 (mp3)]

'''Note -''' The song link has the file in the ripped wma format (slightly better quality) and the mp3 link is the wma converted to mp3.

== Record Covers ==

[[Image:ToothpasteFront.jpg|thumb|left|150px|EP Front Cover]]
[[Image:ToothpasteBack.jpg|thumb|left|155px|EP Back Cover]]
 

== Notable Shows ==
* First show (1981) at communist art gallery across Damen Avenue from the Busy Bee diner. Opening act was a performance artist who beat a dead rat with a coffee can. (we were upstaged big time.)
* [[West End]], with Circle Jerks, c. 1982

== Audio Disclaimer ==

The songs linked here have all rights reserved by Al, Bob and Jon. Bob has given permission to allow downloads and listening, "just don't sample anything for some rap crap" or use them in your own commercial product.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/toothpaste_matter5.txt Matter 5 zine interview with Toothpaste]

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[[Category:Naked Raygun]]
[[Category:Audio]]

Toothpaste

2007-08-01T03:19:14Z

Johnlundin:

[[Image:ToothpasteMatter.jpg|right|250px|thumb|From Left-to-Right: Jon, Bob, Al]]

'''Toothpaste''' is an early 80s Chicago punk band that formed out of former members of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[The Wayouts]]. They released a 12" in [[1983]] and played around town until about [[1985]], with a number of lineup changes. Their record received favorable reviews and was recommended by [[Steve Albini]], among others. Al Szopinski left the band for two years while former Naked Raygun members [[Camilo Gonzalez]] & [[Jim Colao]] took up the slack. Toothpaste took a more pop punk approach to the music while Naked Raygun, [[Strike Under]] & the [[Effigies]] pushed the hardcore sound. Former Naked Raygun & [[Big Black]] member [[Santiago Durango]] wrote "Oh Yeah Come On" & former Naked Raygun guitarist [[John Haggerty]] played sax on the studio recording of "Oh Yeah Come On". Toothpaste did alot of studio recording & plan to release a compilation CD with Silver Abuse & the Way-outs! in celebration of an upcoming reunion show on December 29, 2007 at Lucky Gator Loft with fellow early Chicago punk bands Silver Abuse & the Way-Outs!.

== Members ==

* [[John Lundin]] (ultra) - Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Vocals
* [[Bob Damrau]] (aqua) - Drums, Guitar, Vocals
* Al Szopinski (pepso) - Guitar, Vocals
* [[Camillo Gonzalez]] - Bass, Vocals
* [[Jim Colao]] - Vocals, Drums, Percussion
* [[Paul Chabala]] - Sax
* Lucy Geever-Conroy - Violin
== Releases - click song to listen ==

* '''''Toothpaste EP''''' ([[Schwa]], 1983)
** Recorded November, [[1982]] at Gerim
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.wma Palestine] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.wma Houdini's Magic Secret] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.wma Amerikan Beauties] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.wma Sex Bolts] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.wma Spy Guy] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.wma Skinheads Are OK] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.wma People Are Funny] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.mp3 (mp3)]

'''Note -''' The song link has the file in the ripped wma format (slightly better quality) and the mp3 link is the wma converted to mp3.

== Record Covers ==

[[Image:ToothpasteFront.jpg|thumb|left|150px|EP Front Cover]]
[[Image:ToothpasteBack.jpg|thumb|left|155px|EP Back Cover]]
 

== Notable Shows ==
* First show (1981) at communist art gallery across Damen Avenue from the Busy Bee diner. Opening act was a performance artist who beat a dead rat with a coffee can. (we were upstaged big time.)
* [[West End]], with Circle Jerks, c. 1982

== Audio Disclaimer ==

The songs linked here have all rights reserved by Al, Bob and Jon. Bob has given permission to allow downloads and listening, "just don't sample anything for some rap crap" or use them in your own commercial product.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/toothpaste_matter5.txt Matter 5 zine interview with Toothpaste]

[[Category:Bands]]
[[Category:Naked Raygun]]
[[Category:Audio]]

Toothpaste

2007-08-01T03:17:55Z

Johnlundin:

[[Image:ToothpasteMatter.jpg|right|250px|thumb|From Left-to-Right: Jon, Bob, Al]]

'''Toothpaste''' is an early 80s Chicago punk band that formed out of former members of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[The Wayouts]]. They released a 12" in [[1983]] and played around town until about [[1985]], with a number of lineup changes. Their record received favorable reviews and was recommended by [[Steve Albini]], among others. Al Szopinski left the band for two years while former Naked Raygun members [[Camillo Gonzalez]] & [[Jim Colao]] took up the slack. Toothpaste took a more pop punk approach to the music while Naked Raygun, [[Strike Under]] & the [[Effigies]] pushed the hardcore sound. Former Naked Raygun & [[Big Black]] member [[Santiago Durango]] wrote "Oh Yeah Come On" & former Naked Raygun guitarist [[John Haggerty]] played sax on the studio recording of "Oh Yeah Come On". Toothpaste did alot of studio recording & plan to release a compilation CD with Silver Abuse & the Way-outs! in celebration of an upcoming reunion show on December 29, 2007 at Lucky Gator Loft with fellow early Chicago punk bands Silver Abuse & the Way-Outs!.

== Members ==

* [[John Lundin]] (ultra) - Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Vocals
* [[Bob Damrau]] (aqua) - Drums, Guitar, Vocals
* Al Szopinski (pepso) - Guitar, Vocals
* [[Camillo Gonzalez]] - Bass, Vocals
* [[Jim Colao]] - Vocals, Drums, Percussion
* [[Paul Chabala]] - Sax
* Lucy Geever-Conroy - Violin
== Releases - click song to listen ==

* '''''Toothpaste EP''''' ([[Schwa]], 1983)
** Recorded November, [[1982]] at Gerim
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.wma Palestine] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.wma Houdini's Magic Secret] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.wma Amerikan Beauties] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.wma Sex Bolts] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.wma Spy Guy] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.wma Skinheads Are OK] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.wma People Are Funny] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.mp3 (mp3)]

'''Note -''' The song link has the file in the ripped wma format (slightly better quality) and the mp3 link is the wma converted to mp3.

== Record Covers ==

[[Image:ToothpasteFront.jpg|thumb|left|150px|EP Front Cover]]
[[Image:ToothpasteBack.jpg|thumb|left|155px|EP Back Cover]]
 

== Notable Shows ==
* First show (1981) at communist art gallery across Damen Avenue from the Busy Bee diner. Opening act was a performance artist who beat a dead rat with a coffee can. (we were upstaged big time.)
* [[West End]], with Circle Jerks, c. 1982

== Audio Disclaimer ==

The songs linked here have all rights reserved by Al, Bob and Jon. Bob has given permission to allow downloads and listening, "just don't sample anything for some rap crap" or use them in your own commercial product.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/toothpaste_matter5.txt Matter 5 zine interview with Toothpaste]

[[Category:Bands]]
[[Category:Naked Raygun]]
[[Category:Audio]]

Toothpaste

2007-08-01T03:14:39Z

Johnlundin:

[[Image:ToothpasteMatter.jpg|right|250px|thumb|From Left-to-Right: Jon, Bob, Al]]

'''Toothpaste''' is an early 80s Chicago punk band that formed out of former members of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[The Wayouts]]. They released a 12" in [[1983]] and played around town until about [[1985]], with a number of lineup changes. Their record received favorable reviews and was recommended by [[Steve Albini]], among others. Al Szopinski left the band for two years while former Naked Raygun members [[Camillo Gonzolez]] & [[Jim Colao]] took up the slack. Toothpaste took a more pop punk approach to the music while Naked Raygun, [[Strike Under]] & the [[Effigies]] pushed the hardcore sound. Former Naked Raygun & [[Big Black]] member [[Santiago Durango]] wrote "Oh Yeah Come On" & former Naked Raygun guitarist [[John Haggerty]] played sax on the studio recording of "Oh Yeah Come On". Toothpaste did alot of studio recording & plan to release a compilation CD with Silver Abuse & the Way-outs! in celebration of an upcoming reunion show on December 29, 2007 at Lucky Gator Loft with fellow early Chicago punk bands Silver Abuse & the Way-Outs!.

== Members ==

* [[John Lundin]] (ultra) - Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Vocals
* [[Bob Damrau]] (aqua) - Drums, Guitar, Vocals
* Al Szopinski (pepso) - Guitar, Vocals
* [[Camillo Gonzalez]] - Bass, Vocals
* [[Jim Colao]] - Vocals, Drums, Percussion
* [[Paul Chabala]] - Sax
* Lucy Geever-Conroy - Violin
== Releases - click song to listen ==

* '''''Toothpaste EP''''' ([[Schwa]], 1983)
** Recorded November, [[1982]] at Gerim
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.wma Palestine] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.wma Houdini's Magic Secret] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.wma Amerikan Beauties] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.wma Sex Bolts] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.wma Spy Guy] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.wma Skinheads Are OK] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.wma People Are Funny] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.mp3 (mp3)]

'''Note -''' The song link has the file in the ripped wma format (slightly better quality) and the mp3 link is the wma converted to mp3.

== Record Covers ==

[[Image:ToothpasteFront.jpg|thumb|left|150px|EP Front Cover]]
[[Image:ToothpasteBack.jpg|thumb|left|155px|EP Back Cover]]
 

== Notable Shows ==
* First show (1981) at communist art gallery across Damen Avenue from the Busy Bee diner. Opening act was a performance artist who beat a dead rat with a coffee can. (we were upstaged big time.)
* [[West End]], with Circle Jerks, c. 1982

== Audio Disclaimer ==

The songs linked here have all rights reserved by Al, Bob and Jon. Bob has given permission to allow downloads and listening, "just don't sample anything for some rap crap" or use them in your own commercial product.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/toothpaste_matter5.txt Matter 5 zine interview with Toothpaste]

[[Category:Bands]]
[[Category:Naked Raygun]]
[[Category:Audio]]

Toothpaste

2007-08-01T03:13:35Z

Johnlundin:

[[Image:ToothpasteMatter.jpg|right|250px|thumb|From Left-to-Right: Jon, Bob, Al]]

'''Toothpaste''' is an early 80s Chicago punk band that formed out of former members of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[The Wayouts]]. They released a 12" in [[1983]] and played around town until about [[1985]], with a number of lineup changes. Their record received favorable reviews and was recommended by [[Steve Albini]], among others. Al Szopinski left the band for two years while former Naked Raygun members '''Camillo Gonzolez''' & [[Jim Colao]] took up the slack. Toothpaste took a more pop punk approach to the music while Naked Raygun, [[Strike Under]] & the [[Effigies]] pushed the hardcore sound. Former Naked Raygun & [[Big Black]] member '''Santiago Durango''' wrote "Oh Yeah Come On" & former Naked Raygun guitarist '''John Haggerty''' played sax on the studio recording of "Oh Yeah Come On". Toothpaste did alot of studio recording & plan to release a compilation CD with Silver Abuse & the Way-outs! in celebration of an upcoming reunion show on December 29, 2007 at Lucky Gator Loft with fellow early Chicago punk bands Silver Abuse & the Way-Outs!.

== Members ==

* [[John Lundin]] (ultra) - Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Vocals
* [[Bob Damrau]] (aqua) - Drums, Guitar, Vocals
* Al Szopinski (pepso) - Guitar, Vocals
* [[Camillo Gonzalez]] - Bass, Vocals
* [[Jim Colao]] - Vocals, Drums, Percussion
* [[Paul Chabala]] - Sax
* Lucy Geever-Conroy - Violin
== Releases - click song to listen ==

* '''''Toothpaste EP''''' ([[Schwa]], 1983)
** Recorded November, [[1982]] at Gerim
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.wma Palestine] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.wma Houdini's Magic Secret] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.wma Amerikan Beauties] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.wma Sex Bolts] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.wma Spy Guy] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.wma Skinheads Are OK] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.wma People Are Funny] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.mp3 (mp3)]

'''Note -''' The song link has the file in the ripped wma format (slightly better quality) and the mp3 link is the wma converted to mp3.

== Record Covers ==

[[Image:ToothpasteFront.jpg|thumb|left|150px|EP Front Cover]]
[[Image:ToothpasteBack.jpg|thumb|left|155px|EP Back Cover]]
 

== Notable Shows ==
* First show (1981) at communist art gallery across Damen Avenue from the Busy Bee diner. Opening act was a performance artist who beat a dead rat with a coffee can. (we were upstaged big time.)
* [[West End]], with Circle Jerks, c. 1982

== Audio Disclaimer ==

The songs linked here have all rights reserved by Al, Bob and Jon. Bob has given permission to allow downloads and listening, "just don't sample anything for some rap crap" or use them in your own commercial product.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/toothpaste_matter5.txt Matter 5 zine interview with Toothpaste]

[[Category:Bands]]
[[Category:Naked Raygun]]
[[Category:Audio]]

Toothpaste

2007-08-01T03:12:02Z

Johnlundin:

[[Image:ToothpasteMatter.jpg|right|250px|thumb|From Left-to-Right: Jon, Bob, Al]]

'''Toothpaste''' is an early 80s Chicago punk band that formed out of former members of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[The Wayouts]]. They released a 12" in [[1983]] and played around town until about [[1985]], with a number of lineup changes. Their record received favorable reviews and was recommended by [[Steve Albini]], among others. Al Szopinski left the band for two years while former Naked Raygun members "'Camillo Gonzolez"' & '''Jim Colao''' took up the slack. Toothpaste took a more pop punk approach to the music while Naked Raygun, [[Strike Under]] & the [[Effigies]] pushed the hardcore sound. Former Naked Raygun & [[Big Black]] member "'Santiago Durango"' wrote "Oh Yeah Come On" & former Naked Raygun guitarist "'John Haggerty"' played sax on the studio recording of "Oh Yeah Come On". Toothpaste did alot of studio recording & plan to release a compilation CD with Silver Abuse & the Way-outs! in celebration of an upcoming reunion show on December 29, 2007 at Lucky Gator Loft with fellow early Chicago punk bands Silver Abuse & the Way-Outs!.

== Members ==

* [[John Lundin]] (ultra) - Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Vocals
* [[Bob Damrau]] (aqua) - Drums, Guitar, Vocals
* Al Szopinski (pepso) - Guitar, Vocals
* [[Camillo Gonzalez]] - Bass, Vocals
* [[Jim Colao]] - Vocals, Drums, Percussion
* [[Paul Chabala]] - Sax
* Lucy Geever-Conroy - Violin
== Releases - click song to listen ==

* '''''Toothpaste EP''''' ([[Schwa]], 1983)
** Recorded November, [[1982]] at Gerim
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.wma Palestine] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.wma Houdini's Magic Secret] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.wma Amerikan Beauties] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.wma Sex Bolts] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.wma Spy Guy] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.wma Skinheads Are OK] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.wma People Are Funny] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.mp3 (mp3)]

'''Note -''' The song link has the file in the ripped wma format (slightly better quality) and the mp3 link is the wma converted to mp3.

== Record Covers ==

[[Image:ToothpasteFront.jpg|thumb|left|150px|EP Front Cover]]
[[Image:ToothpasteBack.jpg|thumb|left|155px|EP Back Cover]]
 

== Notable Shows ==
* First show (1981) at communist art gallery across Damen Avenue from the Busy Bee diner. Opening act was a performance artist who beat a dead rat with a coffee can. (we were upstaged big time.)
* [[West End]], with Circle Jerks, c. 1982

== Audio Disclaimer ==

The songs linked here have all rights reserved by Al, Bob and Jon. Bob has given permission to allow downloads and listening, "just don't sample anything for some rap crap" or use them in your own commercial product.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/toothpaste_matter5.txt Matter 5 zine interview with Toothpaste]

[[Category:Bands]]
[[Category:Naked Raygun]]
[[Category:Audio]]

John Lundin

2007-08-01T03:07:34Z

Johnlundin:

'''John Lundin''' (not "John Lundine') was an active member of the original Chicago punk scene. He was briefly a drummer, then keyboardist for [[Naked Raygun]] in late [[1980]] and early [[1981]]. He then went on to play guitar in [[Toothpaste]] and released a record for them in [[1982]].
After leaving Toothpaste he went to Columbia College Chicago for film production. He moved to Hollywood Florida & in 2000 directed a Miami Beach television documentary "Gothic Undead" on the South Florida gothic scene (Facet's Video). In 2004 he published a political murder novel, "Hollywood Gambler, The Gus Boulis Story" (Authorhouse) about an unsolved murder involving convicted Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
John now lives in Hawaii & is a State Central Committeeman for the Hawaii Democratic Party.

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[[Category:Naked Raygun]]

Toothpaste

2007-08-01T02:50:13Z

Johnlundin:

[[Image:ToothpasteMatter.jpg|right|250px|thumb|From Left-to-Right: Jon, Bob, Al]]

'''Toothpaste''' is an early 80s Chicago punk band that formed out of former members of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[The Wayouts]]. They released a 12" in [[1983]] and played around town until about [[1985]], with a number of lineup changes. Their record received favorable reviews and was recommended by [[Steve Albini]], among others. Al Szopinski left the band for two years while former Naked Raygun members [[Camillo Gonzolez]] & [[Jim Colao]] took up the slack. Toothpaste took a more pop punk approach to the music while Naked Raygun, [[Strike Under]] & the [[Effigies]] pushed the hardcore sound. Former Naked Raygun & [[Big Black]] member Santiago Durango wrote "Oh Yeah Come On" & former Naked Raygun guitarist [[John Haggerty]] played sax on the studio recording of "Oh Yeah Come On". Toothpaste did alot of studio recording & plan to release a compilation CD with Silver Abuse & the Way-outs! in celebration of an upcoming reunion show on December 29, 2007 at Lucky Gator Loft with fellow early Chicago punk bands Silver Abuse & the Way-Outs!.

== Members ==

* [[John Lundin]] (ultra) - Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Vocals
* [[Bob Damrau]] (aqua) - Drums, Guitar, Vocals
* Al Szopinski (pepso) - Guitar, Vocals
* [[Camillo Gonzalez]] - Bass, Vocals
* [[Jim Colao]] - Vocals, Drums, Percussion
* [[Paul Chabala]] - Sax
* Lucy Geever-Conroy - Violin
== Releases - click song to listen ==

* '''''Toothpaste EP''''' ([[Schwa]], 1983)
** Recorded November, [[1982]] at Gerim
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.wma Palestine] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-Palestine.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.wma Houdini's Magic Secret] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.wma Amerikan Beauties] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.wma Sex Bolts] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.wma Spy Guy] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.wma Skinheads Are OK] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.mp3 (mp3)]
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.wma People Are Funny] - [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.mp3 (mp3)]

'''Note -''' The song link has the file in the ripped wma format (slightly better quality) and the mp3 link is the wma converted to mp3.

== Record Covers ==

[[Image:ToothpasteFront.jpg|thumb|left|150px|EP Front Cover]]
[[Image:ToothpasteBack.jpg|thumb|left|155px|EP Back Cover]]
 

== Notable Shows ==
* First show (1981) at communist art gallery across Damen Avenue from the Busy Bee diner. Opening act was a performance artist who beat a dead rat with a coffee can. (we were upstaged big time.)
* [[West End]], with Circle Jerks, c. 1982

== Audio Disclaimer ==

The songs linked here have all rights reserved by Al, Bob and Jon. Bob has given permission to allow downloads and listening, "just don't sample anything for some rap crap" or use them in your own commercial product.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/toothpaste_matter5.txt Matter 5 zine interview with Toothpaste]

[[Category:Bands]]
[[Category:Naked Raygun]]
[[Category:Audio]]