Drunk Injuns

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The Drunk Injuns
Also known asThe Drunk Injuns from North Dakota
Origin San Jose, California, U.S.
Genres Skate punk
Years active1983–present
LabelsBeware Records, Alternative Tentacles

The Drunk Injuns is an American skate punk band formed in 1983. The band members wear masks that resemble Indian ghost warriors. They claim to believe the masks allow them to channel the spirit world to gain control of their bodies and play better music.

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Founding

Vocalist/producer Mörizen Föche originally created and directed Thrasher Magazine's Skate Rock compilation series, and was ultimately responsible for identifying the musical phenomenon in a series of magazine articles, and is credited with coining the term "Skate Rock". [1] In 1983, MoFo approached the members of the seminal San Jose skate punk band Los Olvidados about forming a new band. MoFo suggested the group don Indian masks.

Members

Discography

Main albums

YearTitle
1983My Dad Butch
1985Crimes Against Humanity
1987Frontside Grind
2002From Where the Sun Now Stands I Will Fight No More, Forever

Compilations

YearTitle
1983Thrasher SkateRock Volume 1 - Thrasher SkateRock
1983Faction Productions - Growing Pains [2]
1984Thrasher SkateRock Volume 2 - Blazing Wheels And Barking Trucks
1988Thrasher SkateRock Volume 6 - Road Rash

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References

  1. "Drunk Injuns: From Where The Sun Now Stands I Will Fight No More, Forever". Alternativetentacles.com. Retrieved 2007-07-24.
  2. Growing Pains; (1983) Promotional Release; (10 Pages); via Internet Archive