Trucker
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.
The band 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.
Contents
Members
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, The Shrugs, Book of Matyrs,
King Biscuit, Scooter, Swamp Goblin, and Calamari Bushmen, to name a
few.
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)
- Wasted In Heaven EP - 2004 (FACE Records)
- Vatican was released on the compilation Green Eggs and Hamilton - 1997
- On the Rocks appears on the 2001 compilation Year Zero
- Up your tempo appeared on a free "Rip it Up" New Music Compilation
