Please join me in wishing a very Happy Scorpio Birthday to a fantastic musician, former Skafish band member, and longtime friend, David Prochazka. We first met when we were both accompanying the choirs on piano in the Catholic high school we attended! Let's all salute David and wish him a great year ahead! Pic taken from the Skafish album booklet, What’s This? 1976-1979. #CoSoMusicians

In case you missed it a few days ago, check out my previously unreleased cover of (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone.

Like many Skafish tracks, there is a mixture of elements. My version combines classic rock, punk, new wave, and pop, all done in my own way.. Are there any other styles that you notice? Which of the styles stand out most to you?

Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL76pb28cJk

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I'm in great company here with a Beatles poster at the very cool record store Raspberries Records in MA. Pic: Bob Roccanti. IRS Records Skafish promo pic circa 1980: Bill Sosin #CoSoMusic

Whenever I see this poster, it reminds me of what a phenomenal night it was!

Fyi, fellow Chicago Punk comrades the Effigies have been touring with the Black Crowes and they also have a new album out called Burned. I just listened to it last night and it is very good! It was touching to hear John Kezdy singing “save my soul” on the final track, especially because John had transitioned into spirit before this record was released. And, we all wish John the very best in the spirit world!

Calling all #CoSoMusicians & Skafish fans!

Check out my previously unreleased cover of the 1960s Classic, (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone.

I performed the vocals, piano, guitars, bass guitar, and produced the track. I was joined by drummer Logan Miles Nix, who previously drummed for guitarist John 5. My son Jamie M Harrison & James Diaz joyfully added the handclaps.

Listen now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL76pb28cJk

Really grateful!

Graphics & Design: @GlindaHarrison

Surprise Release This Friday!

Hint: it's a previously unreleased cover I did of a 1960s classic that was also recorded by Liverpool Five, Paul Revere & the Raiders, and Sex Pistols. Can you guess what it is?

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Oh yes! These People Are Nuts! (Pic of the rear cover for the IRS Records 10 year anniversary compilation I was included on!) #CoSoMusic

100 year old antique robe given to me by Skafish super fan Tiny (RIP). Pic: Jeff Mathews, Circa 1980s. #CoSoMusic

We did our first gig in Belgium on August 9, 1980, when we were on the bill with the Police and XTC. Here are a couple of the shots I am thrilled to share with you. Left: Barbie Goodrich and me, Right: Dave Gregory of XTC. Pics: Jim Cavo Gaff - Image restoration and enhancement: Greg Neeld #CoSoMusic

FACTOID: She's Taking Her Love Away was 1 of only 3 songs that IRS Records accepted when we submitted my initial 2nd LP 11/82. In fact, it was the track they liked the most. So, it helped to keep the project going…. Here’s the remastered version: https://skafish.bandcamp.com/track/shes-taking-her-love-away
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Promo ash tray from my dad's service station, way back in the day, right next door to where I grew up.

Still pic from the Kickstarter video to support the Skafish debut album reissue. Pic: Guy Rhodes #CoSoMusic

I’M CHEATING!! Bandcamp Friday sale starts right now! Get 20 percent off everything in the Skafish store. Just type in this code when making your purchase: get20off
Here’s the store link: https://skafish.bandcamp.com/
Viva music that shatters societal norms. #CoSoMusic

Thanks to Brian Turner for featuring my “Disgracing” single in the pic for the New York Times article about East Village Radio. Wishing EVR great success, and Viva revolutionary music! Thanks Duncan White for tagging me and sharing the story with me! #CoSoMusic

4-Decades later, I released those songs on the What's This? 1976 1979 compilation. If you haven't heard it yet, You Invited Me is one of the songs from the session with Robin, and engineered by the great Mike Freeman. All of these recordings were done in either 1 or 2 takes. No or little budget means you must deliver and my band did.
To listen on Bandcamp: https://skafish.bandcamp.com/track/you-invited-me
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3-When he played the Skafish recordings he produced at a board meeting, all of the other executives hated it. They made him turn off the tape immediately and refused to listen further.
To listen on Bandcamp: https://skafish.bandcamp.com/track/you-invited-me
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2-Robin had a tremendous sense and understanding of music. He had produced/executive produced such artists as David Bowie (The Man Who Sold The World), Dave Brubeck, Kraftwerk, and Buddy Miles (Them Changes), to name a few. Regarding my band, Robin’s intention was to get us signed to Mercury Records.
To listen on Bandcamp: https://skafish.bandcamp.com/track/you-invited-me
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1-In 1977 when my band was causing riots both positively and negatively in Chicago, Robin McBride, a Producer and Director of A&R for Mercury Records in Chicago decided to take my band in the studio and produce four tracks.
To listen on Bandcamp: https://skafish.bandcamp.com/track/you-invited-me
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Circa 2016: How wonderful to adopt! Pic: @GlindaHarrison @Whiting Animal Shelter