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The Drunk Injuns is an American skate punk band formed in 1983. The band members wear masks that resemble Indian ghost warriors. They claim to believe the masks allow them to channel the spirit world to gain control of their bodies and play better music.
The Drunk Injuns | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The Drunk Injuns from North Dakota |
| Origin | San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Skate punk |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | Beware Records, Alternative Tentacles |
Founding
editVocalist/producer Mörizen Föche originally created and directed Thrasher Magazine's Skate Rock compilation series, and was ultimately responsible for identifying the musical phenomenon in a series of magazine articles, and is credited with coining the term "Skate Rock".[1] In 1983, MoFo approached the members of the seminal San Jose skate punk band Los Olvidados about forming a new band. MoFo suggested the group don Indian masks.
Members
edit- Mörizen Föche aka MoFo/Restless Spirit (vocals)
- Ray Stevens II aka Johnny Yuma (bass)
- Mike Fox aka Whölley Smökkes (guitar)
- Mike Voss aka Stoned Wolf (guitar)
- Matt Etheridge aka Sitting Duck (drums)
Discography
editMain albums
edit| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1983 | My Dad Butch |
| 1985 | Crimes Against Humanity |
| 1987 | Frontside Grind |
| 2002 | From Where the Sun Now Stands I Will Fight No More, Forever |
Compilations
edit| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1983 | Thrasher SkateRock Volume 1 - Thrasher SkateRock |
| 1983 | Faction Productions - Growing Pains[2] |
| 1984 | Thrasher SkateRock Volume 2 - Blazing Wheels And Barking Trucks |
| 1988 | Thrasher SkateRock Volume 6 - Road Rash |
References
edit- ^ "Drunk Injuns: From Where The Sun Now Stands I Will Fight No More, Forever". Alternativetentacles.com. Retrieved 2007-07-24.
- ^ Growing Pains; (1983) Promotional Release; (10 Pages); via Internet Archive