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|label = [[Casablanca Records]]<br />[[Polygram]]
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|past_members = [[Sean Delaney (musician)|Sean Delaney]] (keyboards)<br />Pieter Sweval (bass)<br />Richard Martin-Ross (guitar)<br />Richie Fontana (drums, guitar)<br />Danny Brant (guitar)<br />David Andez (guitar)<br />[[Craig Krampf]] (drums)
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'''The Skatt Bros.''' (or '''Skatt Brothers''') were a band from [[Los Angeles]], formed in 1979. At first they were compared to bands like the [[Village People]] for parallels in music on their first album, but later returned to their more rockish roots with the release of their second album titled "Rico & The Ravens", issued in Australia only.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Lawrence|first=Tim|title=I Want to See All My Friends At Once''|url=http://www.timlawrence.info/articles/pdfs/IWantToSeeAllMyFriendsAtOnce.pdf|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090530210921/http://www.timlawrence.info/articles/pdfs/IWantToSeeAllMyFriendsAtOnce.pdf|archivedate=2009-05-30}}</ref>
'''The Skatt Bros.''' (or '''Skatt Brothers''') were a band from [[Los Angeles]], formed in 1979. At first they were compared to bands like the [[Village People]] for parallels in music on their first album, but later returned to their more rockish roots with the release of their second album titled ''Rico and the Ravens'', issued in Australia only.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Lawrence|first=Tim|title=I Want to See All My Friends At Once|url=http://www.timlawrence.info/articles/pdfs/IWantToSeeAllMyFriendsAtOnce.pdf|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090530210921/http://www.timlawrence.info/articles/pdfs/IWantToSeeAllMyFriendsAtOnce.pdf|archivedate=2009-05-30}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Sean Delaney formed the band in 1979.<ref>{{cite book|last=Jasper|first=Tony|author2=Oliver, Derek |title=The international encyclopedia of hard rock & heavy metal|url=https://archive.org/details/internationalenc00jasp|url-access=registration|publisher=[[Facts on File]]|date=January 1, 1985|pages=[https://archive.org/details/internationalenc00jasp/page/87 87]}}</ref> Signed to [[Casablanca Records]] by [[Neil Bogart]], the original lineup consisted of Delaney himself as well as Peter Sweval, Richard Martin-Ross, David Andez, Richie Fontana<ref>{{cite book|last=Jasper|pages=255}}</ref> and Craig Krampf. Andez and Krampf were later replaced with Danny Brant.
[[Sean Delaney (musician)|Sean Delaney]], who had worked closely with [[KISS (band)|KISS]], formed the band in 1979.<ref>{{cite book|last=Jasper|first=Tony|author2=Oliver, Derek |title=The international encyclopedia of hard rock & heavy metal|url=https://archive.org/details/internationalenc00jasp|url-access=registration|publisher=[[Facts on File]]|date=January 1, 1985|pages=[https://archive.org/details/internationalenc00jasp/page/87 87]}}</ref> Signed to [[Casablanca Records]] by [[Neil Bogart]], the original lineup consisted of Delaney himself as well as Peter Sweval, Richard Martin-Ross, David Andez, Richie Fontana<ref>{{cite book|last=Jasper|pages=255}}</ref> and Craig Krampf. Andez and Krampf were later replaced with Danny Brant.


In 1979, the band released "[[Walk the Night]]" (written by Andez and Fontana <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.richiefontana.com/Gskatt.html|title=Richie Fontana, Retro: Skatt Bros.|website=Richiefontana.com|access-date=2009-08-12}}</ref>), on the ''Strange Spirits'' album. "Walk the Night" was widely popular, reaching No. 9 in the [[Billboard charts]] and No. 1 on various national charts. "Walk the Night" is considered the band's cult classic and most famous release.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lawrence|first=Tim|title=Love saves the day|publisher=[[Duke University Press]]|date=January 2004|pages=[https://archive.org/details/lovesavesdayhist00lawr/page/386 386]|isbn=0-8223-3198-5|url=https://archive.org/details/lovesavesdayhist00lawr|url-access=registration}}</ref><ref name="stuff1">{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/405390|title=GTA IV the next step in selling music too |date=2008-06-05|website=Stuff.co.nz |access-date=2009-08-12}}</ref>
In 1979, the band released "[[Walk the Night]]" (written by Andez and Fontana <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.richiefontana.com/Gskatt.html|title=Richie Fontana, Retro: Skatt Bros.|website=Richiefontana.com|access-date=2009-08-12}}</ref>), on the ''Strange Spirits'' album. "Walk the Night," considered a cult classic and the band's most famous release,<ref>{{cite book|last=Lawrence|first=Tim|title=Love saves the day|publisher=[[Duke University Press]]|date=January 2004|pages=[https://archive.org/details/lovesavesdayhist00lawr/page/386 386]|isbn=0-8223-3198-5|url=https://archive.org/details/lovesavesdayhist00lawr|url-access=registration}}</ref><ref name="stuff1">{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/405390|title=GTA IV the next step in selling music too |date=2008-06-05|website=Stuff.co.nz |access-date=2009-08-12}}</ref> reached No. 9 in the Dance/Disco list of the U.S. [[Billboard charts]].


In 1980 the band obtained gold record status in Australia for their hit single “Life at the Outpost”.
In 1980 the band obtained gold record status in Australia for their hit single “Life at the Outpost”.
The video for "Life at the Outpost" was generated by their distributing record company in Australia (Polygram/Mercury) who hired dancers/actors to lip-sync the song in the video, thus regarded as a total misrepresentation of the band by their management (Aucoin Management), their fans, and anyone who has seen them perform live in concert. No members of the Skatt Bros. appeared in the video, verified by former band member Richie Fontana. The Skatt Bros. were real musicians who wrote the songs, played the instruments, performed the vocals and co-produced their recordings. They were NOT dancers.
The video for "Life at the Outpost" was generated by their distributing record company in Australia (Polygram/Mercury) who hired dancers/actors to lip-sync the song in the video, thus regarded as a total misrepresentation of the band by their management (Aucoin Management), their fans, and anyone who has seen them perform live in concert. No members of the Skatt Bros. appeared in the video, verified by former band member Richie Fontana.


"Life at the Outpost" managed to sell over 50,000 copies in Australia, earning it an Australian Gold Record award.<ref>Kent Music Report, 5 Jan 1981</ref>
"Life at the Outpost" managed to sell over 50,000 copies in Australia, earning it an Australian Gold Record award.<ref>Kent Music Report, 5 Jan 1981</ref>
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The band's classic "Walk the Night" appeared on the [[Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack|official soundtrack]] of the video game ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'', released in 2008. According to [[Rockstar Games]], the company thought the song so important to have on the soundtrack that they hired a [[private investigator]] to locate Delaney's surviving relatives (he had died in 2003) and secure the rights to include it.<ref name="stuff1" />
The band's classic "Walk the Night" appeared on the [[Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack|official soundtrack]] of the video game ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'', released in 2008. According to [[Rockstar Games]], the company thought the song so important to have on the soundtrack that they hired a [[private investigator]] to locate Delaney's surviving relatives (he had died in 2003) and secure the rights to include it.<ref name="stuff1" />


"Walk the Night" is heard in ''[[M3GAN]]'' during the titular robotic doll's infamous dance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daly|first=Rhian |title=The Skatt Bros' 'Walk The Night' Soundtracks Hit New Horror Movie 'M3GAN' |url=https://www.yahoo.com/now/skatt-bros-walk-night-soundtracks-205814439.html |access-date=2023-01-28 |website=[[Yahoo!]]}}</ref>
"Walk the Night" was used under the credits in [[The Righteous Gemstones]] Season 1 Episode 7 "And Yet One of You is a Devil".


The [[North Queensland Cowboys]] play "Life at the Outpost" through the stadium when they have a win at [[North Queensland Stadium]] in Townsville. It also serves as an unofficial victory song for the team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/give-your-love-to-a-cowboy-man-the-pride-of-north-queensland-20151003-gk0hbs.html|title=Give your love to a Cowboy man: The pride of North Queensland|first=Chris|last=Roots|date=3 October 2015|newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>
The [[North Queensland Cowboys]] play "Life at the Outpost" through the stadium when they have a win at [[North Queensland Stadium]] in Townsville. It also serves as an unofficial victory song for the team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/give-your-love-to-a-cowboy-man-the-pride-of-north-queensland-20151003-gk0hbs.html|title=Give your love to a Cowboy man: The pride of North Queensland|first=Chris|last=Roots|date=3 October 2015|newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.richiefontana.com/Gskatt.html Richie Fontana's homepage: Skatt Bros.]
*[http://www.richiefontana.com/Gskatt.html Richie Fontana's homepage: Skatt Bros.]

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[[Category:Musical groups established in 1979]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1979]]

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The Skatt Brothers
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresDisco, rock
Years active1979–1983
LabelsCasablanca Records
Polygram
Past membersSean Delaney (keyboards)
Pieter Sweval (bass)
Richard Martin-Ross (guitar)
Richie Fontana (drums, guitar)
Danny Brant (guitar)
David Andez (guitar)
Craig Krampf (drums)

The Skatt Bros. (or Skatt Brothers) were a band from Los Angeles, formed in 1979. At first they were compared to bands like the Village People for parallels in music on their first album, but later returned to their more rockish roots with the release of their second album titled Rico and the Ravens, issued in Australia only.[1]

History

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Sean Delaney, who had worked closely with KISS, formed the band in 1979.[2] Signed to Casablanca Records by Neil Bogart, the original lineup consisted of Delaney himself as well as Peter Sweval, Richard Martin-Ross, David Andez, Richie Fontana[3] and Craig Krampf. Andez and Krampf were later replaced with Danny Brant.

In 1979, the band released "Walk the Night" (written by Andez and Fontana [4]), on the Strange Spirits album. "Walk the Night," considered a cult classic and the band's most famous release,[5][6] reached No. 9 in the Dance/Disco list of the U.S. Billboard charts.

In 1980 the band obtained gold record status in Australia for their hit single “Life at the Outpost”. The video for "Life at the Outpost" was generated by their distributing record company in Australia (Polygram/Mercury) who hired dancers/actors to lip-sync the song in the video, thus regarded as a total misrepresentation of the band by their management (Aucoin Management), their fans, and anyone who has seen them perform live in concert. No members of the Skatt Bros. appeared in the video, verified by former band member Richie Fontana.

"Life at the Outpost" managed to sell over 50,000 copies in Australia, earning it an Australian Gold Record award.[7]

In 2010, European music company Premium Series reissued the Strange Spirits album. The reissue claimed to be "24 bit digitally re-mastered from original master tapes".

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The band's classic "Walk the Night" appeared on the official soundtrack of the video game Grand Theft Auto IV, released in 2008. According to Rockstar Games, the company thought the song so important to have on the soundtrack that they hired a private investigator to locate Delaney's surviving relatives (he had died in 2003) and secure the rights to include it.[6]

"Walk the Night" is heard in M3GAN during the titular robotic doll's infamous dance.[8]

The North Queensland Cowboys play "Life at the Outpost" through the stadium when they have a win at North Queensland Stadium in Townsville. It also serves as an unofficial victory song for the team.[9]

Discography

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Albums

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Year Title AUS[10] Label
1979 Strange Spirits 71 Casablanca Records
1981 Rico and the Ravens - Polygram
2010 Strange Spirits (reissue) - Premium Series

Singles

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Year Title USD[11] AUS[10] Label
1979 "Life at the Outpost" - 13 Casablanca Records
1980 "Walk the Night" 9 95 Casablanca Records
1980 "Dancin' for the Man" - - Casablanca Records
1981 "Rain" - - Mercury Records
1981 "Oh, Those Girls" - - Mercury Records

References

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  1. ^ Lawrence, Tim. "I Want to See All My Friends At Once" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-05-30. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ Jasper, Tony; Oliver, Derek (January 1, 1985). The international encyclopedia of hard rock & heavy metal. Facts on File. pp. 87.
  3. ^ Jasper. p. 255. {{cite book}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ "Richie Fontana, Retro: Skatt Bros". Richiefontana.com. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
  5. ^ Lawrence, Tim (January 2004). Love saves the day. Duke University Press. pp. 386. ISBN 0-8223-3198-5.
  6. ^ a b "GTA IV the next step in selling music too". Stuff.co.nz. 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
  7. ^ Kent Music Report, 5 Jan 1981
  8. ^ Daly, Rhian. "The Skatt Bros' 'Walk The Night' Soundtracks Hit New Horror Movie 'M3GAN'". Yahoo!. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  9. ^ Roots, Chris (3 October 2015). "Give your love to a Cowboy man: The pride of North Queensland". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  10. ^ a b Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 276. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  11. ^ "Skatt Bros. Songs • Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography • Music VF, US & UK hits charts". Musicvf.com. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
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