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'''Toothpaste''' is | [[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 a lot of studio recording with [[Iain Burgess]] and may release a compilation CD with fellow early Chicago punk bands [[Silver Abuse]] and the Way-Outs! in conjunction with their reunion show on December 29, 2007, at the Lucky Gator Loft. | |||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
* [[ | * [[John Lundin]] (ultra) - Guitar, Keyboards, | ||
* [[Bob Damrau]] - Drums | * [[Bob Damrau]] (aqua) - Drums, Guitar, Vocals | ||
* [[Al Szopinski]] | * [[Al Szopinski]] (pepso) - Guitar, Vocals | ||
* [[Camilo Gonzalez]] - Bass, Vocals | |||
* [[Jim Colao]] - Vocals, Drums, Percussion | |||
* [[Paul Chabala]] - Sax | |||
* Lucy Geever-Conroy - Violin | |||
== Releases == | == 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.mp3 Palestine] | |||
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-HoudinisMagicSecret.mp3 Houdini's Magic Secret] | |||
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-AmerikanBeauties.mp3 Amerikan Beauties] | |||
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SexBolts.mp3 Sex Bolts] | |||
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SpyGuy.mp3 Spy Guy] | |||
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-SkinheadsAreOK.mp3 Skinheads Are OK] | |||
# [http://punkdatabase.com/sounds/Toothpaste/Toothpaste-PeopleAreFunny.mp3 People Are Funny] | |||
== Record Covers == | |||
[[Image:ToothpasteFront.jpg|thumb|left|150px|EP Front Cover]] | |||
[[Image:ToothpasteBack.jpg|thumb|left|155px|EP Back Cover]] | |||
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== 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 == | == External Links == | ||
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/1607221-Toothpaste Discogs page] | |||
* [http://www.dementlieu.com/~obik/arc/other/toothpaste_matter5.txt Matter 5 zine interview with Toothpaste] | |||
== YouTube Clips == | |||
* [http://www. | * Live, early 1980's in Chicago | ||
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfRVt_Sc3eY Count Chocula (from Chicago Punk Rock 1980's DVD)] | |||
[[Category:Bands]] | [[Category:Bands]] | ||
[[Category:Naked Raygun]] | [[Category:Naked Raygun]] | ||
[[Category:Audio]] | |||
[[Category:YouTube]] | |||
[[Category:Toothpaste]] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:40, 17 August 2016
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 a lot of studio recording with Iain Burgess and may release a compilation CD with fellow early Chicago punk bands Silver Abuse and the Way-Outs! in conjunction with their reunion show on December 29, 2007, at the Lucky Gator Loft.
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)
- Palestine
- Houdini's Magic Secret
- Amerikan Beauties
- Sex Bolts
- Spy Guy
- Skinheads Are OK
- People Are Funny
Record Covers
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
YouTube Clips
- Live, early 1980's in Chicago