Chou Pahrot

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Chou Pahrot was one of Scotland's most unusual rock music bands of the 1970s. Originally appearing as an 8-piece calling themselves John Jellybottle and his Cojones, they later trimmed back to a 4-piece consisting of guitar, bass, drums and saxophone. The departure of the guitar player led to his replacement by violin and a change of name to Chou Pahrot.

The influence of Captain Beefheart was notable in their angular music, wild stage show and in their penchant for strange stage names. Other influences included Ornette Coleman's electric music with Prime Time, Frank Zappa, Wild Man Fischer and, The Broons.

Chou Pahrot were late exponents of a high-energy, in-your-face strand of early-70s long-hair music, which was overshadowed by the more bland and comfortable forms of Prog and then swamped by Punk. Their music evolved to encompass humorous lyrics with shades of Ivor Cutler sung in their natural Scottish accent, rather than the mid-Atlantic drawl that was then commonplace.

Through the late 1970s, Chou Pahrot continued to divide listeners at the bars and festivals of Scotland, with occasional incursions into Germany.

[edit] Discography

Buzgo Tram Chorus (Klub K.E.P.101)

Chou Pahrot Live (Klub LP)

[edit] Musicians

Eggy Beard Violin

Monica Zarb Bass, vocal

Mama Voot Guitar, sax, vocal

Fish Feathers McTeeth Drums on EP

The Amphibian Drums on LP