Darius Koski

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Darius Koski
Born (1971-01-03) January 3, 1971 (age 53)
Genres Punk rock
Instrument(s) Guitar
Member of Swingin' Utters

Darius Olavi Koski (born January 3, 1971)[ citation needed ] is the American lead guitarist and songwriter of the punk rock band Swingin' Utters, the alternative punk rock bands Filthy Thievin' Bastards and the Re-volts. He also works as a plumber. [1]

Koski has produced such acts as the Workin' Stiffs (Liquid Courage, 1999), [2] Reducers SF (Backing the Long Shot, 1999), [3] and The Truents (Every Day of the Week, 1999). [4]

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References

  1. Weiser, Rosy (30 April 2012). "Darius Koski, Santa Cruz County Stories: Keeping the rock-n-roll spirit intact". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  2. "Liquid Courage - Workin' Stiffs | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. 1999-09-14. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
  3. "Backing the Long Shot - Reducers SF | Credits". AllMusic. 1999-09-14. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
  4. "Every Day of the Week - Truents | Credits". AllMusic. 1999-09-14. Retrieved 2015-05-31.