Shockabilly
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| Shockabilly | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New York, New York, United States |
| Genres | Rock, experimental, avant-garde |
| Years active | 1982–1985 |
| Labels | Shimmy Disc, Rough Trade, Red, Fundamental Music |
| Associated acts | Bongwater |
| Past members |
Eugene Chadbourne Mark Kramer David Licht |
Shockabilly was a band which included Eugene Chadbourne on guitar/vocals, Mark Kramer on bass/organ, and David Licht on drums.
Shockabilly released a number of albums during their brief existence (1982–1985); most were later re-released. The music itself is mostly avant-garde reworkings of rockabilly and rock 'n' roll standards.
Discography
- The Dawn of Shockabilly EP (Rough Trade 1982) (Shimmy Disc 1988)
- Earth vs. Shockabilly (Rough Trade 1983) (Shimmy Disc 1988)
- Greatest Hits EP (Red 1983)
- Colosseum (Rough Trade 1984)
- Vietnam (Fundamental Music 1984)
- Heaven (Fundamental Music 1985)
- The Ghost of Shockabilly (Shimmy Disc 1989)
- Vietnam/Heaven (Shimmy Disc 1990)
- Live ... Just Beautiful (Shimmy Disc 1990)
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