Biography
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Members
- Chokeules
- Savilion
- Timbuktu
There appears to be more than one artist that go by the name of 'Swamp Thing'. Three are mentioned below.
I. A. Hardcore band out of Richmond, VA. The band released three records between 2008 and 2011. The Youth is Sick was released in April 2008. The EP comprises of 7 songs and lasts just 10.47. In January 2009 the abusive In Shame was released. A violent 13 songs and lands in at 19.25. 2011 saw the release of their Self titled EP. This was the last release by the band and not shying away from tradition, the bands assault lasts just 6.39. All releases were on the 6131 label.
Swamp Thing played their final show on 07/02/2012, The entire show was filmed and is on youtube.
II. B. Power blues duo Michael Barker & Grant Haua are Swamp Thing.
Hailing from Rotorua but recently returned from Oz, Michael Barker was a long time member of The John Butler Trio and is the touring drummer with Kiwi legends Split Enz. Grant Haua is a greatly respected singer/songwriter and guitarist from Tauranga.
These two unique musicians come together bringing a wealth of experience, passion and love for their craft to make blues flavoured music with a deep groove and soulful spook.
Swamp Thing recorded their first album Balladeer at Round Head studio in may 2011.
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III. C. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, hip hop trio Swamp Thing is the brainchild of long time collaborators Timbuktu (Toolshed, Teenburger, Backburner), Chokeules (Toolshed, Backburner), and fellow Toronto emcee/producer Savilion (Creature Box, Backburner). Each member has been contributing to the Canadian hip hop scene for well over a decade, recording, touring, and putting out music. Both Savilion and Timbuktu are producers/engineers with credits ranging from Sadat X to Awol One, while Timbuktu and Chokeules have performed at festivals such as SXSW, NXNE, CMW, ManifesTO, and Under Pressure. They’ve also performed with notable acts like Aceyalone (Freestyle Fellowship), GZA (Wu-Tang Clan), Lootpack (Stone Throw), El Da Sensei (Artifacts), and many more.
Source I. A. - Wikipedia: Swamp Thing
Source I. B. - Amplifier NZ: Swamp Thing
Source I. C. - Website: Swamp Thing Bio
On Facebook: Swamp Thing
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