Big Boys

Big Boys
Formed: 1980 in Austin, TX
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Disbanded: 1984
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Hardcore Punk, American Underground, Skatepunk
Group Members: Steve Collier, Chris Gates, Tim Kerr, Greg Murray, Fred Schultz, Randy Turner, Rey Washam
Biography: Coming out of the then-overlooked Austin, TX, punk scene of the early '80s, the Big Boys combined two irresistible rock styles into one feverish mix: raging, speedy guitars and fat, funky backbeats. And although they went on to make a few so-so recordings, never really living up to their early promise, ...Read full biography
Fun, Fun, Fun...
Released: 1982
Label: Moment
Critics' Rating:
Fun... provides six songs of the Big Boys at their best, taking their then-groundbreaking funk and punk combinations to even stronger heights. New drummer Fred Schultz slots into the band just fine, while ...Read full review
Where's My Towel?
Released: 1981
Label: Wasted Talent
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Also known as Industry Standard, the Big Boys' first full studio effort may not have as much force as other efforts on a bigger budget, but it still kicks with a fun, righteous fire. Compared to hordes ...Read full review
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