Ripcordz

Ripcordz are a Canadian punk band, formed in Montreal in 1980. They have released 10 full-length albums and continue to tour extensively as a three-piece band. The band re-released their first album, Are Go!, in 2004.^[1] Ripcordz have played over 2000 shows since their formation and have never played outside of Canada.^[2] Paul Gott is the only remaining original member.^[3] Paul won the tribute award at the GAMIQ Awards in 2008.^[4]

Current members

• Paul Gott – 1980–present – vocals, guitar
• Danny Laflamme – 2008–present – bass, vocals
• François Demers – 1991–1999, 2003–present – drums, vocals

Former Members

• Ian Campeau – 2002-2003 – drums
• Simon Cloutier – 1999-2001 – drums
• John Isharwood – 1991-1992 – bass
• Danny Laflamme – 1992-1995 – bass
• Chris Moroz – 1995-2000 – bass
• Phil O'Neill – 1988-1990 – drums
• Ian Swinson – 1988-1991 – bass

Discography

• Ripcordz Are Go (1988)
• Ain't No 'H' in Ripcordz, Dork-Face (1992)
• Kidnoise (1992)
• Canadian as Fuck (1994)
• Re-Cordz (1995)
• True Independence II (1995) a compilation
• Shut Up and Pogo (1996)
• Your Mother Wears Army Boots... (1996)
• Is That a Squeegee In Your Pocket? (1998)
• It's Never Too Late to Annoy Your Parents (2000)
• What If They Held a Revolution and Nobody Came? (2003)
• ...At Least That's What We Tell All The Girls (2006)
• Double Your Punk, Double Your Fun (2006)

References

External links

• Official website
• Ripcordz on CBC Radio 3
• Ripcordz on Stomp Records
• Ripcordz on Sudden Death Records