This promo pic from the legendary concert film Urgh! A Music War was taken when my band was performing Beefcake Touch in France, while on tour with The Police, XTC, UB40, & The English Beat. This never before released track is now on Conversation & The Rejects! Listen/Purchase on Bandcamp: https://skafish.bandcamp.com/track/beefcake-touch-bonus-track-live-in-france

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It's time to wish one and all a Happy Halloween!

Pic and graphics: @GlindaHarrison #CoSoMusic

RE LEAD VOCAL for (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone. The vocal engineer recommended that I sing the track in different sections because the range is quite large (two and a half octaves), to make it easier to do.

However, I thought his approach would diminish the intensity, so I decided to sing the song all the way through, which I did from beginning to end. Check it out!

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

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I'd love for you to join me in wishing former Skafish band member, phenomenal musician, amazing attorney, and long time friend, Karen Winner, a Happy Scorpio Birthday!! Karen’s powerhouse guitar work and crystal clear singing voice added a fantastic dimension to the Skafish band. As an attorney, Karen is currently representing Joey Ramone’s brother in legal issues regarding the Ramones, who Skafish opened for while Karen was in my band. Pic: Danny Winner, circa 1978. #CoSoMusicians

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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Seeing your life as an eternal continuum helps to release the pain of the past and fear of the future.

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

Doing acts of kindness for others helps us to get out of our own way.💚 👽

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