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Killdozer are an American band that formed in 1984, with members Bill Hobson, Dan Hobson and Michael Gerald. They took their name from the 1974 TV movie directed by Jerry London, itself based on a Theodore Sturgeon short story. They released their first album, Intellectuals are the Shoeshine Boys of the Ruling Elite, in the same year. The band split in 1990 but reformed in 1993, losing Bill Hobson and gaining Paul Zagoras, and continued until they split up in 1996. The band released 9 albums, including a post-breakup live CD, The Last Waltz, released in 1997.
Killdozer was a one-of-a-kind band, notable for its erotic songs, and its serious but not-so serious lyrics about the hardships of working in a circus, sung by singer Michael Gerald at the top of his lungs. Many of the lyrics dealt with disturbing narratives from the circus freak sideshow, or about his relationship with the bearded lady. The band also became famous for its uproarious cover songs, the most memorable of all being Don McLean’s “American Pie”. A version exists on their 1989 all-covers album For Ladies Only.
Killdozer is regarded by many to have set the foundation for grunge music, in spite of that genre’s association with the city of Seattle. The band were stalwarts of Touch and Go Records during its legendary 1980s phase and they often toured with or played alongside stablemates such as Scratch Acid and Big Black. Steve Albini, who recorded Killdozer’s 1995 album God Hears Pleas of the Innocent, has on many occasions cited Killdozer as a band who reach his exacting standards.
Killdozer was a one-of-a-kind band, notable for its erotic songs, and its serious but not-so serious lyrics about the hardships of working in a circus, sung by singer Michael Gerald at the top of his lungs. Many of the lyrics dealt with disturbing narratives from the circus freak sideshow, or about his relationship with the bearded lady. The band also became famous for its uproarious cover songs, the most memorable of all being Don McLean’s “American Pie”. A version exists on their 1989 all-covers album For Ladies Only.
Killdozer is regarded by many to have set the foundation for grunge music, in spite of that genre’s association with the city of Seattle. The band were stalwarts of Touch and Go Records during its legendary 1980s phase and they often toured with or played alongside stablemates such as Scratch Acid and Big Black. Steve Albini, who recorded Killdozer’s 1995 album God Hears Pleas of the Innocent, has on many occasions cited Killdozer as a band who reach his exacting standards.
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The Last Waltz
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For Ladies Only
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Uncompromising War on Art Under the Dictatorship…
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pathtoyirah wrote:
Definitely the best vocals ever. No one can match this sleaze.
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polpotnoodle wrote:
Killdozer were the fucking bollocks! Saw them a couple of times and actually interviewed them for a zine I used to do back in the early '90's. They were really dry and hilarious to talk to. Had a good chat about Irwin Allen, Shelly Winters and skid-marked underpants as I recall!
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SaintofkSA wrote:
the fuck is this dude talking about vvvv
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shitscud wrote:
This band officially stole "Sweet Home Alabama" from the Skynyrd. IF YA AIN'T FROM ALABAMA, YA AIN'T SHIT!
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Kimpaz wrote:
hooh!........hah!........hooh!........hah!
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TheTrueSeker wrote:
I'M A MEAN PERSON
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sankathi wrote:
awesome band
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blood_butch wrote:
lolikon
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Bone7hrower wrote:
"avant-garde"??? *lol*
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catkickingjerk wrote:
the greatest band there ever was.
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senrio wrote:
i am almost crying this is so good.
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m0therfux0r wrote:
In regards to the post below, I keep seeing new copies of 12 point buck on vinyl (at three different stores) that must be a reprint, but are only like 10 bucks and come with a free mp3 download password. Dunno if this is as plentiful outside of Pittsburgh.
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CrackRawkSteady wrote:
Wow these guys are a pain to download, can't get them in stores without paying 80 nz an album (back when i checked that would of been 60 us), and then their record label vigilantly trawls every blog to remove their links =\.
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booner666 wrote:
Killdozer on Election Day in the WFMU Studios: http://blog.wfmu.org/freeform/2008/11/killdozer-at-wf.html
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robbodagreat wrote:
i like it
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knivesmusic wrote:
check out my killdozer video rednecks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aA2GsrJRhk come and play london on this tour please saw you at the touch and go 25th and it was great
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FYLTHPIG wrote:
they released 12 -point buck and lil baby bunting in the itunes store together wow
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AdRock1 wrote:
FYLTHPIG--me too!! Only I still have the cassette and it still works, I recently discovered to my great joy.
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RomePlows wrote:
12 Point Buck needs re-releasing, Goddamnit.
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FYLTHPIG wrote:
i'll never forget having the little baby bunting cassette tape till it died. ..............................................
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nhojj tagged Killdozer with ‘noise rock’. October 2009
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