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Leatherface were a British punk rock band from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, fronted by Frankie Stubbs. Trouser Press called them "England's finest, most exciting punk band of the 90s"[1] and The Guardian has called them "the greatest British punk band of the modern era."[2]

Leatherface
Background information
OriginSunderland, Tyne and Wear, England
GenresPunk rock
Years active1988–1994, 1998–2012
LabelsLittle Rocket Records, Big Ugly Fish, No Idea, BYO, Meantime, Teichiku, Seed, King, Fire, Domino, Your Choice
Past membersFrankie Stubbs
Dickie Hammond
Andrew "Lainey" Laing
David Lee Burdon
Graeme Philiskirk
Leighton Evans
Andy Crighton
Steven 'Eagle' Charlton
Andy Duncan
Stuart Scouler
Dickie Camm
Websitelittlerocketrecords.co.uk/artists/leatherface/

History and background


Formed in August 1988 by Frankie Stubbs and Dickie Hammond (also of HDQ),[3] Leatherface released four full-length albums before their initial split in 1993. Third album Mush was, according to Allmusic, "one of the most intense records of the 90s, with some of the fiercest playing and song dynamics.. considered one of the best albums of the decade."[4]

The band split in late 1993,[5] – releasing a posthumous mini album (The Last) the following year – but reformed in 1998, after the death of bass player Andy Crighton (also of Snuff). Four more albums followed between 1999 and 2012.[1]

Leatherface's music has been described as a cross between Hüsker Dü and Motörhead,[6] a notable element being Stubbs' rasping, "gravelly" vocals.[1] The lyrics often feature far-fetched similes, metaphors, word play and obscure allusions. Though never attaining much more than a cult following outside their native country, the band have been cited as an influence by higher-profile punk acts such as Hot Water Music and Dillinger Four.[7]

Rubber Factory Records released a tribute album to Leatherface in 2008, featuring 41 tracks by over 35 artists from several different countries who were influenced by the band, including Hot Water Music and The Sainte Catherines.

Their cover of "Can't Help Falling In Love With You" was played in the final episode of Sons of Anarchy.[8]


Post-split



Frankie Stubbs


After Leatherface split in 1993, Stubbs moved on to two new bands, Jesse and Pope. Jesse released three singles and one self-titled album between 1995 and 1998. Stubbs also performed solo and released one single in 1995 and a 10’’ EP in 2001. In addition Stubbs has produced records for almost 40 other (mostly) UK bands including China Drum, Four Letter Word, Drive, Hooton 3 Car, Midway Still, Monkhouse, Snuff and Wat Tyler.[citation needed]

Stubbs was featured on Duncan Redmonds' 2009 collaboration album Bubble and Squeak on four tracks alongside Redmonds, Loz Wong (Snuff) and Wes Wasley (Consumed, Billy No Mates) calling themselves "The Pissmops". He was referenced in Franz Nicolay's song 'Frankie Stubbs Tears'.[9]

'Heart is Home' was among the first four VinylVideos ever produced.[10]

Frankie Stubbs is a supporter of Sunderland A.F.C.[11][12]


Other members


Graeme Philliskirk & Dickie Hammond went on to form Medictation with the remaining members consisting of members from Montreal, Quebec based band The Sainte Catherine's. Their debut LP Warm Places was released in 2016. Hammond died in October 2015.


Discography



Albums



Compilation and live albums



Singles and EPs


Additionally, there was a limited edition single that came packaged with some copies of the vinyl edition of the Minx album, containing the songs "Dreaming" and "Can't Help Falling in Love".


Promotional videos



Compilation appearances



References


  1. "Leatherface". TrouserPress.com. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  2. McMahon, James (6 November 2015). "Melancholia and raw pain: the sad end of Leatherface". The Guardian.
  3. "BYO Leatherface Biography - Leatherface". Archived from the original on 23 May 2014. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  4. Alex Ogg. "Mush – Leatherface | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  5. "BYO Leatherface Biography – Leatherface". Leatherface.biz. 10 December 2011. Archived from the original on 23 May 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  6. Marcus, Andrew (21 April 2004). "Leatherface | Reviewed | San Francisco | San Francisco News and Events". SF Weekly. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  7. "CD Reviews – The Stormy Petrel Leatherface". Blabbermouth.net. 17 April 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  8. "Sons Of Anarchy - S7E13 "Papa's Goods" Music and List of Songs". What-song.com.
  9. "Franz Nicolay – Frankie Stubbs' Tears". Franznicolay.com.
  10. "Frankie Stubbs: Heart is Home § Vinyl Video". The.supersense.com.
  11. "Leatherface: A Love Story". Athousandtrivialities.com. 26 September 2012. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  12. "Getting gut rot with Chuck Ragan". Nme.com. 28 August 2009. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  13. "RSD '15 Special Release: Leatherface - Razor Blades And Aspirin:1990-1993". Recordstoreday.com.



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[de] Leatherface

Leatherface war eine englische Punk-Band, die 1988 gegründet wurde und sich 2012 auflöste. Sie hat acht Studioalben veröffentlicht. Die Band wurde nach dem Bösewicht aus Tobe Hoopers Blutgericht in Texas (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre) benannt.
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Leatherface — британская панк-рок-группа из Сандерленда, фронтменом которой является Фрэнк Стаббс. Группа известна своим эклектичным стилем, охватывающим американский фолк, хардкор-панк и пост-хардкор.



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