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A
combination of factors brought the individual members of PUNK'D together!
The love for playing live music, the desire to be worshipped, the prospect of many free
meals (particularly burgers), and - of course - the MONEY!
PUNK'D are
based in the heart of the Black Country (Stourbridge) West Midlands, and all
have "funny" accents...
Featuring
founding members of vintage Birmingham punk band, The
Sussed, PUNK'D are an exciting and visually stunning
live covers band... but with a difference...
Whilst
saluting the heritage of classic punk bands from the late 1970's (and basing a
large proportion of their material on the genre) PUNK'D also perform songs from
other eras - from the 1960's to now - and seamlessly blend the different styles
into one big attitude. The sheer diversity of a PUNK'D gig is what makes the
band unique. Add to this their raw energy, hell bent enthusiasm, and
almost legendary on-stage humour, PUNK'D really are the ULTIMATE tribute to
ANYTHING!
PUNK'D
are
quite unlike any other live band you'll ever see. Dynamic, tight, colourful,
charismatic and frighteningly ugly! They
have
been stunning audiences since December 2005, both with their own headline show, and with hugely successful support slots for major touring bands such as
the Damned, UK Subs, the Undertones, the Stranglers and the Boomtown Rats.
Whether
you're a die-hard punk or not, PUNK'D provide a live show that even the most
reserved of audiences will enjoy! Great entertainment and wonderful nostalgia!
Has punk matured with age? Maybe! But what the hell... It's all rock and roll...
(The
Sussed were recently interviewed by Alex
Ogg for inclusion in his new book, No
More Hereos - A Complete History of British Punk Rock 1976 - 80 (Cherry
Red Records) released 5/10/06) and feature on several PUNK compilation albums.
)
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Having
spent over 15 years gaining a formidable reputation as an exceptional
lead guitarist, Steve felt it was time to step forward and give the
world that dynamic new mega-star it so desperately needed. His
desire to entertain and enthrall audiences is only outweighed by his
constant craving for oral sex.
Charismatic,
over-confident, witty and sickeningly good looking, Steve is adored by
both men and women alike, and frequently relies on his undeniable charm
to get himself out of trouble...
As well
as fronting PUNK'D, Steve is in constant demand as a session musician
and also freelances as a Kays catalogue body double. He also enjoys
metal detecting, sailing and other water sports.
Gear used
- Steve plays a Gibson Les Paul Faded Double-Cut, a Fender Telecaster,
and uses Line 6 amplification.
Famous
quote - "as long as I get a blowjob, I'm not bothered!"
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Dave has
been an ambassador of punk and, although never progressing further than
a four string bass, a professional musician since the age of 16.
His decision to stick with playing bass came about when he broke the top
two strings on his first guitar (a Columbus Strat copy) and never quite
fathomed out how to replace them.
He is
often thought to be of "limited" intelligence (thick), but he
has been known to come up with occasional gems of wisdom. Rumours
persist that he actually masterminded the formation of PUNK'D, but this
is strongly denied by the other members of the band.
Dave once
managed to travel to London (completely unassisted) in order to stand in
the same spot where Sid Vicious had once urinated. He enjoys
fishing, pot holing and winding up Jehovah Witnesses.
Gear used
- Dave plays a Rickenbacker 4001, a Fender Precision Bass, and uses
Peavey amplification.
Famous
quote - "what's a quote?"
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here to visit
Dave's favourite website |
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Slob is
an old mate of Dave's - going back some 40 years! They played in
several original bands together from 1976 - 1980 and witnessed the
original punk explosion as impressionable 16 year olds!
Although
now a prolific songwriter, multi-faceted musician (including classically
trained pianist), renowned studio producer and engineer, Slob is limited
to playing rhythm guitar in PUNK'D.
It has
been suggested that Steve's inflated ego - and an insistence that there
be only ONE guitar hero in the band - results in Slob being kept out of
the spotlight. This, however, is completely untrue, and Slob
sticks to playing rhythm simply because he is a lazy fat fuck and
couldn't be arsed to work any harder than is absolutely necessary.
Slob
likes beer and junk food, and gave up trying to lose weight in 1985...
Gear used
- Slob plays a Gibson Les Paul Standard, a Gordon Smith Gypsy 2 and uses
Marshall amplification
Famous
quote - "Is super-size the biggest you've got?"
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here to visit
Slob's favourite website |
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Nobody
knows much about Paul, other than he's a drummer of the highest calibre,
drives a red car and is always 20 minutes late!
He
doesn't say much, but when he does it's usually in response to being
verbally abused by Steve...
Gear
used - Paul uses drums
Famous
quote - "You hum it, and I'll hit it..."
click
here to visit
Paul's favourite website
In
December 2008 PUNK'D announced that "the band was no more..."
257 gigs in less than 3 years had taken its toll, and the band performed
for "the last time" on December 31st (new year's eve) at the
Wishing Well in Bromsgrove
But time
is a great healer, and money is tight...
PUNK'D
ARE BACK
(They'll
be doing ads for Country Life butter next!) |
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