The Slickee Boys

The Slickee Boys
Origin Washington, D.C., United States
Genres Punk rock, garage rock, psychedelic rock, new wave, rock
Years active 1975–1991
Labels Dacoit (US)
Giant (US)
Limp (US)
Line (Germany)
New Rose (France)
Twin/Tone (US)

The Slickee Boys were a Washington, D.C. area punk-psychedelic-garage rock band whose most-remembered lineup consisted of guitarist Marshall Keith, guitarist Kim Kane, singer Mark Noone, and drummer Dan Palenski. The group was named after a G.I. slang term for the rockabilly-inspired Korean street toughs who sold black market goods to American soldiers.[1] The band has become a legend in the D.C. punk community. They were known for their wild costumes and graphics.

History

The band was founded in the mid-1970s by guitarists Kim Kane and Marshall Keith, with Kane as principal songwriter, and featured Martha Hull on vocals. The band released its first EP, "Hot and Cool", in 1976.

In 1978 Mark Noone replaced Hull as the singer, with the band benefitting from Noone's showmanship as well as his songwriting. In 1983, a music video for their song "When I Go to the Beach" placed second in MTV's Basement Tapes competition.

In 1988 after a short European Tour, founding member Kim Kane departed to focus on his band Date Bait. The band soldiered on with long-time roadie, John Hansen, taking over on rhythm guitar until they called it quits in 1991.

They hold the record for the most performances at 9:30 Club - 81 shows.[2]

Roadie, soundman, and guitarist John Hansen died on Friday, September 17, 2010, at the age of 47. His sister reported that he had committed suicide.[3]

Other work

In the mid 80's The Slickee Boys formed their alter ego rockabilly band, The Wanktones. At some venues, including the now-defunct DC club The Wax Museum, The Wanktones "opened" for The Slickee Boys. On their first album released as The Wanktones, "Have a Ball Y'all", the members are listed under the following pseudonyms: Del Marva, Bo Link, Mo Sloe, Ersel Wank, Floyd Glen Bernie, and Elmer Preslee. "Live At The Fontana Bowlarama" was the second album by Wanktones; released in 1999.

Awards

They've won several "Wammie" awards from the Washington Area Music Association.

In 1989 the band was inducted into the WAMA Hall of Fame[5]

Reunion shows

Starting shortly after the break-up, reunion shows have taken place most years usually the week between Christmas and New Years, with one show each in Baltimore and D.C. Frequently the line-up changes during the course of the show, with band members taking turns playing on different songs.[6]

December, 2006; from left: Kim Kane, Mark Noone, Marshall Keith

Members

Discography

7" vinyl

Full-length albums

Compilation albums

Other

In 1987 the film Back to the Beach used the song "When I Go to the Beach" during the bar scene with Bob Denver.[7] It is not included in the soundtrack released on CBS Records.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Andersen, Mark; Jenkins, Mark (Soft Skull Press, 2001). Dance of Days: Two Decades of Punk in the Nation's Capital. Fourth ed., 2009. Akashic Books. ISBN 9781933354996. p. 6.
  2. ↑ DC Rock Live - Reviews, url=http://dcrocklive.blogspot.com/2011/07/slickee-boys-factory-nunchucks-930-club.html
  3. ↑ Washington City Paper John Hansen—Longtime D.C. Punk Fixture; Roadie, Soundman, Guitarist of The Slickee Boys—Is Dead
  4. ↑ WAMA website Wammie Winners
  5. ↑ WAMA website 1989 Hall of Fame
  6. ↑ The Slickee Boys, The Washington Post, December 2005, url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/profile/the-slickee-boys,1040902/critic-review.html
  7. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092608/soundtrack IMDB Back to the Beach soundtrack
  8. ↑ CBS Records (CK-40892)
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