Toothpaste

Toothpaste is a 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.

Members

• John Lundin - Guitar, Drums, Vocals
• Bob Damrau - Drums, Guitar, Vocals
• Al Szopinski - Guitar, Vocals

Releases

• Toothpaste EP (Schwa, 1983)
  • Recorded November, 1982 at Gerim

1. Palestine
2. Houdini's Secret Magic
3. Amerikan Beauties
4. Sex Bolts
5. Spy Guy
6. Skinheads Are OK
7. People Are Funny

Notable Shows

• First show (1981) at communist art gallery across Milwaukee 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

External Links

• Matter 5 zine interview with Toothpaste