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| − | Trucker (formed in 1997, active through till 2001) were a powerhouse of big Kiwi alt/rock/pop/noise. A supergroup of Waikato musicians, Trucker were instantly a prominent name in the underground/student radio scene with hits such as ''Scary Bimbo'', ''Infection'', ''Up Your Tempo'', ''Vatican'' and ''Hi-Ace''. Appearing on numerous compilations, Trucker released their debut album ''[[Jude]]'' on [[FACE Records]] in 1999. | + | Trucker (formed in 1997, active through till 2001) were a powerhouse of big Kiwi alt/rock/pop/noise. A supergroup of Waikato musicians, Trucker were instantly a prominent name in the underground/student radio scene with hits such as ''Scary Bimbo'', ''Infection'', ''Up Your Tempo'', ''Vatican'' and ''Hi-Ace''. Appearing on numerous compilations, Trucker released their debut album ''[[Jude]]'' on [[FACE Records]] in 1999. |
In 2004 Trucker reuinted for two dates to celebrate the release | In 2004 Trucker reuinted for two dates to celebrate the release | ||
| − | of a 10 inch vinyl e.p. release; ''Wasted In Heaven EP'', on ([[the Datsuns]] own) [[Hellsquad Records]] and [[FACE Records]]. | + | of a 10 inch vinyl e.p. release; ''Wasted In Heaven EP'', on ([[the Datsuns]] own) [[Hellsquad Records]] and [[FACE Records]]. |
<P>Self described as "intelligent big dumb rock", Trucker blended American | <P>Self described as "intelligent big dumb rock", Trucker blended American | ||
indie-rock, Kiwi Flying Nun aesthetics, early New York punk and "My | indie-rock, Kiwi Flying Nun aesthetics, early New York punk and "My | ||
Sharona". Twin guitar solos being the key component of any Trucker song, | Sharona". Twin guitar solos being the key component of any Trucker song, | ||
they were always on the rock side of pop. Trucker taught many a Hamilton | they were always on the rock side of pop. Trucker taught many a Hamilton | ||
| − | band how to play LOUD. | + | band how to play LOUD. |
<P>TRUCKER had considerable success live, playing with such acts as The | <P>TRUCKER had considerable success live, playing with such acts as The | ||
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played the infamous ''Sweetwaters'' festival; on ''Ground Zero'', a television | played the infamous ''Sweetwaters'' festival; on ''Ground Zero'', a television | ||
show; New Plymouths ''Mushroom Ball''; and in 1998, won the ''UFM'' [[Battle of The | show; New Plymouths ''Mushroom Ball''; and in 1998, won the ''UFM'' [[Battle of The | ||
| − | Bands]]. | + | Bands]]. |
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
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connections are The [[Hollow Grinders]], [[MSU]], [[The Nerve]], [[Book of Matyrs]], | connections are The [[Hollow Grinders]], [[MSU]], [[The Nerve]], [[Book of Matyrs]], | ||
[[King Biscuit]], [[Scooter]], [[Swamp Goblin]], and [[Calamari Bushmen]], to name a | [[King Biscuit]], [[Scooter]], [[Swamp Goblin]], and [[Calamari Bushmen]], to name a | ||
| − | few. | + | few. |
<P>The various lineups of Trucker included:<BR>[[Jamie Stone]] : vocals, | <P>The various lineups of Trucker included:<BR>[[Jamie Stone]] : vocals, | ||
| − | guitar<BR>[[Stan Jagger]] : guitar<BR>[[Dolf de Borst]] : bass<BR>[[Paul Tregilgas]]: drums<BR>[[Terry Edwards]]: drums<BR>[[Paul Oakley]] : bass<BR>[[Julian Smith]]: guitar | + | guitar<BR>[[Stan Jagger]] : guitar<BR>[[Dolf de Borst]] : bass<BR>[[Paul Tregilgas]]: drums<BR>[[Terry Edwards]]: drums<BR>[[Paul Oakley]] : bass<BR>[[Julian Smith]]: guitar |
==Releases== | ==Releases== | ||
Revision as of 13:41, 7 April 2006
Trucker (formed in 1997, active through till 2001) were a powerhouse of big Kiwi alt/rock/pop/noise. A supergroup of Waikato musicians, Trucker were instantly a prominent name in the underground/student radio scene with hits such as Scary Bimbo, Infection, Up Your Tempo, Vatican and Hi-Ace. Appearing on numerous compilations, Trucker released their debut album Jude on FACE Records in 1999.
In 2004 Trucker reuinted for two dates to celebrate the release of a 10 inch vinyl e.p. release; Wasted In Heaven EP, on (the Datsuns own) Hellsquad Records and FACE Records.
Self described as "intelligent big dumb rock", Trucker blended American indie-rock, Kiwi Flying Nun aesthetics, early New York punk and "My Sharona". Twin guitar solos being the key component of any Trucker song, they were always on the rock side of pop. Trucker taught many a Hamilton band how to play LOUD. <P>TRUCKER had considerable success live, playing with such acts as The Hellacopters, Shihad, The 3D's, Dead Moon and Loves Ugly Children. They played the infamous Sweetwaters festival; on Ground Zero, a television show; New Plymouths Mushroom Ball; and in 1998, won the UFM [[Battle of The Bands]].
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Members
<P>Trucker's pedegree is evident in various members past and present projects, the most notable of course being Dolf de Borst as bass player/singer with the Datsuns. Other bands with Trucker connections are The Hollow Grinders, MSU, The Nerve, Book of Matyrs, King Biscuit, Scooter, Swamp Goblin, and Calamari Bushmen, to name a few.
<P>The various lineups of Trucker included:
Jamie Stone : vocals,
guitar
Stan Jagger : guitar
Dolf de Borst : bass
Paul Tregilgas: drums
Terry Edwards: drums
Paul Oakley : bass
Julian Smith: guitar
Releases
- Jude - 1999 (FACE Records)
