The Stolen Minks
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| Country | Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada  |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Genres | Garage Rock, Indie Rock |
| Labels | Independent, New Romance For Kids |
| Members | Tiina Johns Rachelle Goguen Erica Butler Stephanie Johns |
The Stolen Minks are a band formed in fall of 2003 by four girls in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They were first considered rockabilly and rock and roll, though have evolved into garage rock and indie rock. The name of the band is a play on the word a "minks stole". Influences of The Stolen Minks include artists such as Link Wray and Wanda Jackson. In April 2005, the band was voted best new local artist by "The Coast’s Best of Music" reader’s poll.
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[edit] Members
The members of The Stolen Minks are:
- Tiina Johns – Bass and Vocals
- Rachelle Goguen – Keyboards and Vocals
- Erica Butler – Drums and Vocals
- Stephanie Johns – Guitar and Vocals
[edit] Discography
The Stolen Minks released their debut, self titled E.P. in August 2005. The album sold all the original copies producecd in a few months. Their second recording, 'Family Boycott' was picked up by the New Romance For Kids label. It was sold on their first tour in August 2006, and was officially released in Halifax in September. It was released nationally in October.
[edit] The Stolen Minks E.P.
Released August 2005
- Minks Riot (0:49)
- Black Widow (2:36)
- Chug A Lug (1:15)
- Boys On The Floor (2:10)
- Peppy Twist (2:32)
Written By: 1, 4- The Stolen Minks, 2- Link Wray, 3- Roger Miller, 5- Joey Dee
[edit] Family Boycott
Released October 14, 2006
- Rip It Up
- Stop Talking
- Charles Bronson
- Batman (you're the sex)
- Fight
- Role Model
- Branded
- Pony (secret track)
Written By The Stolen Minks except track 7 - Link Wray, track 8 - Ginuwine
