Toothpaste

From Left-to-Right: Jon, Bob, Al

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. Their one record received favorable reviewed and was recommended by Steve Albini, among others.

Members

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

Releases - click song to listen

• 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

Record Covers

EP Front Cover

EP Back Cover

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