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Simon Goalpost - vocals, bass Sterling Efforts - organ, keyboards Elliot P Smoke - drums Vic Sinex - guitar |
Thrilled Skinny were a bonkers punk outfit from Luton, who released most of their records on their own
unfortunately-named (but memorable) Hunchback Records (logo, left).
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Perhaps oddly, Thrilled Skinny were a popular feature on the bustling fanzine scene in the late 80s and early 90s. Their presence on compilation tapes often seemed rather at odds with the more typical fey acoustic janglings of the typical fanzine bands (this was a time when Sarah Records were very influential). The band also produced their own publication, 'Clod' magazine. Thrilled Skinny never officially split, but faded away due to inactivity after playing some gigs around Christmas 1991. The final album, 'Smells A Bit Fishy', was released a year or so later. |
Simon Goalpost also released some solo records, including the 'Better Things Happen At Sea' EP (included on the discography page). If anyone has details of others, let me know. |
After Thrilled Skinny ceased to be, drummer Andy Kingston (Elliot P Smoke) worked with Barefoot Contessa and then Olive's Hairy Custard (with former Swell Maps and Television Personalities bassist Jowe Head). All the members of Thrilled Skinny, bar Simon Goalpost, now play in The Knockouts. |
Many thanks to Andy for his assistance. You can email him here. |
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