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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
| name = Snuff
| name = Snuff
| image = Snuff.jpg
| image = Snuff.jpg
| caption = Snuff in May 2009
| caption = Snuff in May 2009
| image_size = 200px
| image_size = 200px
| background = group_or_band
| background = group_or_band
| alias =
| alias =
| origin = [[Hendon]], [[London]]
| origin = [[Hendon]], [[London]]
| genre = [[Punk rock]]
| genre = [[Punk rock]]
| years_active = 1986-1991, 1994-present
| years_active = 1986–1991, 1994–present
| label = 10past12records, [[Fat Wreck Chords]], [[K Records]], Pizza Of Death Records, [[Union Label Group|Union 2112]]
| label = SBÄM Records, 10past12records, [[Fat Wreck Chords]], [[K Records]], Pizza Of Death Records, [[Union Label Group|Union 2112]]
| associated_acts =
| associated_acts =
| current_members = Duncan Redmonds – Drums and vocals<br/>Loz Wong – Guitar and backing vocals<br/>Wesley J Wasley - Bass and backing vocals<br />Oliver Stewart – Trombone<br/>Lee Murphy – Keyboards and backing vocals
| current_members = Duncan Redmonds – Drums and vocals<br/>Loz Wong – Guitar and backing vocals<br/>Dan Goatham - Bass and backing vocals<br />Oliver Stewart – Trombone<br/>Lee Murphy – Keyboards and backing vocals<br/>Dave Redmonds – Trombone<br/>Flo Redmonds - Saxophone
| past_members = Simon Wells – Guitar and vocals<br/>Andy Crighton – Bass<br/>Dave Redmonds – Trombone<br/>Lee Batsford/Erinmez – Bass and backing vocals<br/>Sarah de Courcy-Aston – Keyboards<br/>Terry Edwards – Keyboards and brass<br/>Paul Thompson – Guitar and vocals
| past_members = Simon Wells – Guitar and vocals<br/>Andy Crighton – Bass<br/>Lee Batsford/Erinmez – Bass and backing vocals<br/>Sarah de Courcy-Aston – Keyboards<br/>Terry Edwards – Keyboards and brass<br/>Paul Thomson – Guitar and vocals
}}
}}


'''Snuff''' are a British [[punk rock]] band formed in [[Hendon]] in 1986.<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C. (2003) ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, {{ISBN|1-84195-335-0}}, p. 511</ref> The original line-up was Duncan Redmonds on drums and vocals, Simon Wells on guitar and vocals and Andy Crighton on bass, with Dave Redmonds being added to the line-up on [[trombone]] before the release of ''[[Flibbiddydibbiddydob]]''.
'''Snuff''' are a British [[punk rock]] band formed in [[Hendon]] in 1986.<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C. (2003) ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, {{ISBN|1-84195-335-0}}, p. 511</ref> The original line-up was Duncan Redmonds on drums and vocals, Simon Wells on guitar and vocals and Andy Crighton on bass, with Dave Redmonds being added to the line-up on [[trombone]] before the release of ''[[Flibbiddydibbiddydob]]''.


Snuff have released their material through a variety of [[independent record label]]s including their own, 10past12records, as well as on [[Fat Wreck Chords]] a label owned by [[Fat Mike]] of [[NOFX]].
Snuff have released their material through a variety of [[independent record label]]s including their own, 10past12records, as well as on [[Fat Wreck Chords]], a label owned by [[Fat Mike]] of [[NOFX]].


==History==
==History==
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Following up from their first album was the 'mini-album' ''[[Flibbiddydibbiddydob]]'', featuring mainly [[cover version]]s and TV commercial jingles reworked by the band. The release was the subject of a disagreement with the [[British Phonographic Industry]] (BPI); Snuff maintained it was an [[Extended play|EP]], and as such should be eligible for the [[UK Singles Chart]], but the BPI insisted on classifying it as an album because of the large number of tracks.
Following up from their first album was the 'mini-album' ''[[Flibbiddydibbiddydob]]'', featuring mainly [[cover version]]s and TV commercial jingles reworked by the band. The release was the subject of a disagreement with the [[British Phonographic Industry]] (BPI); Snuff maintained it was an [[Extended play|EP]], and as such should be eligible for the [[UK Singles Chart]], but the BPI insisted on classifying it as an album because of the large number of tracks.


In 1991, Snuff split up.<ref name="Strong" /> During this period all three members applied to be the [[bassist]] for [[Leatherface (band)|Leatherface]]. The break-up also spawned [[Guns n' Wankers]] and ''Your Mum''.
In 1991, Snuff split up.<ref name="Strong" /> During this period all three members applied to be the [[bassist]] for [[Leatherface (band)|Leatherface]]. The break-up also spawned [[Guns n' Wankers]] and Your Mum in '93–'94 and whose lineup included Simon Wells, Loz Wong, Rory Blaney, Paul McMahon and Tony Poole.


Following a reformation of the original line-up in 1994, along with permanent [[Hammond Organ|Hammond]] and [[trombone]], Simon Wells left the band and was replaced by Loz Wong who had played in Your Mum with Simon. A while later Andy Crighton was replaced by Lee Erinmez (née Batsford) on bass. They released a ''[[Christmas]]'' single, the theme to "[[Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?]]".<ref name="Strong" /> [[Steve Lamacq]] has also featured Snuff on his radio show. Simon Wells has since formed the band, ''Southport'', and has played occasionally with Duncan under the name ''Footballer's Wives''.
Following a reformation of the original line-up in 1994, along with permanent [[Hammond Organ|Hammond]] and [[trombone]], Simon Wells left the band and was replaced by Loz Wong who had played in Guns n' Wankers with Simon. A while later Andy Crighton was replaced by Lee Erinmez (née Batsford) on bass. They released a [[Christmas]] single, the theme to "[[Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?]]".<ref name="Strong" /> [[Steve Lamacq]] has also featured Snuff on his radio show. Simon Wells has since formed the band Southport, and has played occasionally with Duncan under the name ''Footballer's Wives''.


In 2005, Snuff released a [[Greatest hits album|greatest hits]] [[double album]]. Also in 2005, Duncan Redmonds released a self-titled solo project CD ''[[Billy No Mates]]'', and at live shows his solo material is combined with some Snuff and Guns n' Wankers songs. ''[[Billy No Mates]]'' have two touring bands, one in [[Japan]] and one in the [[United Kingdom|UK]], and Redmonds has recorded different EP's with each band.
In 2005, Snuff released a [[Greatest hits album|greatest hits]] [[double album]]. Also in 2005, Duncan Redmonds released a self-titled solo project CD, ''[[Billy No Mates]]'', and at live shows his solo material is combined with some Snuff and Guns n' Wankers songs. [[Billy No Mates]] have two touring bands, one in Japan and one in the UK, and Redmonds has recorded different EP's with each band.


In 2006 a new band called [[Pot Kettle Black (band)|Pot Kettle Black]] formed. This featured Redmonds on drums, Wells on guitar, and Wes Wasley completing the trio on bass. The line-up played a mixture of old Snuff songs (generally up until ''[[Demmamussabebonk]]''), and new material in the same vein. The project was pronounced 'dead' by Redmonds on the 10 Past 12 Records website guestbook in August 2007. Since then, Redmonds has played a series of gigs in Japan with [[Duncan's Divas]], and embarked on solo acoustic gigs in the UK.
In 2006 a new band called [[Pot Kettle Black (band)|Pot Kettle Black]] formed. This featured Redmonds on drums, Wells on guitar, and Wes Wasley completing the trio on bass. The line-up played a mixture of old Snuff songs (generally up until ''[[Demmamussabebonk]]'') and new material in the same vein. The project was pronounced 'dead' by Redmonds on the 10past12 Records website guestbook in August 2007. Since then, Redmonds has played a series of gigs in Japan with [[Duncan's Divas]], and embarked on solo acoustic gigs in the UK.


In 2008, a brief tour of [[Japan]] was announced, featuring gigs in [[Tokyo]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.inyaface.co.jp |title=Inya Face Homepage |publisher=Inyaface.co.jp |date= |access-date=2014-08-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070111235053/http://www.inyaface.co.jp/ |archive-date=11 January 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Following this, the band continued to gig in 2009, supporting [[NOFX]] in Birmingham and London on their UK tour, and played both the [[Reading and Leeds Festival]]s.
In 2008, a brief tour of Japan was announced, featuring gigs in [[Tokyo]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.inyaface.co.jp |title=Inya Face Homepage |publisher=Inyaface.co.jp |access-date=2014-08-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070111235053/http://www.inyaface.co.jp/ |archive-date=11 January 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Following this, the band continued to gig in 2009, supporting [[NOFX]] in Birmingham and London on their UK tour, and played both the [[Reading and Leeds Festival]]s.


==''Bubble and Squeak''==
==''Bubble and Squeak''==
In 2009, Duncan Redmonds released ''Bubble and Squeak''.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.myspace.com/bubblesqueak09 |title=Bubble and Squeak &#124; Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos |publisher=Myspace.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-19}}</ref> The album featured collaborations with numerous members of the punk fraternity, including Fat Mike from [[NOFX]], Frankie Stubbs from [[Leatherface (band)|Leatherface]] and Ken Yokoyama from the Japanese punk band [[Hi-Standard]], as well as former and current members of Snuff, Billy No Mates and Pot Kettle Black. Notably, the album also included a new track recorded by [[Guns N Wankers]], the first since bassist Jools Parkin suffered a [[brain haemorrhage]].
In 2009, Duncan Redmonds released ''Bubble and Squeak''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/31927/duncan-redmonds-of-snuff-toy-dolls-plans-collaborations-compilation|title=Duncan Redmonds of Snuff/Toy Dolls plans collaborations compilation|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=January 14, 2009|access-date=October 2, 2022}}</ref> The album featured collaborations with numerous members of bands on similar labels or tours, including Fat Mike from [[NOFX]], Frankie Stubbs from [[Leatherface (band)|Leatherface]] and Ken Yokoyama from the Japanese punk band [[Hi-Standard]], as well as former and current members of Snuff, Billy No Mates and Pot Kettle Black. Notably, the album also included a new track recorded by [[Guns N Wankers|Guns n' Wankers]], the first since bassist Jools Parkin suffered a [[brain haemorrhage]].


==''Don't Wake Up The Kids''==
==''Don't Wake Up the Kids''==
In March 2010, an album titled ''[[Don't Wake Up The Kids]]'', which featured acoustic tracks recorded by Duncan Redmonds, [[Joey Cape]] of [[Lagwagon]] and Ken Yokoyama of [[Hi-Standard]] was released on Inyaface Records. To coincide with the release of the album, Duncan Redmonds and Joey Cape toured Japan, playing a series of acoustic shows.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.inyaface.co.jp/home.html |title=INYA FACE website |publisher=Inyaface.co.jp |date= |access-date=2014-08-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528114338/http://inyaface.co.jp/home.html |archive-date=28 May 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
In March 2010, an album titled ''Don't Wake Up The Kids'', which featured acoustic tracks recorded by Duncan Redmonds, [[Joey Cape]] of [[Lagwagon]] and Ken Yokoyama of [[Hi-Standard]], was released on Inyaface Records. To coincide with the release of the album, Duncan Redmonds and Joey Cape toured Japan, playing a series of acoustic shows.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.inyaface.co.jp/home.html |title=INYA FACE website |publisher=Inyaface.co.jp |access-date=2014-08-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528114338/http://inyaface.co.jp/home.html |archive-date=28 May 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


==2011 to present==
==2011 to present==
The band undertook another short tour of Japan in 2011, as well as the recording and release of a tour EP, entitled [[5-4-3-2-1 Ding-a-Ling Yahon]], which consisted of new songs and Japanese covers.
The band undertook another short tour of Japan in 2011, as well as the recording and release of a tour EP, entitled ''5-4-3-2-1 Ding-a-Ling Yahon'', which consisted of new songs and Japanese covers.
In spring 2012, the band took to the road for a 10-date UK tour, with Oliver Stewart taking over trombone duties from Dave Redmonds. Shows included The Borderline, London and Trillians, Newcastle.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/snuffukband |title=Snuff (UK Band) |publisher=Facebook |date= |accessdate=2014-08-19}}</ref> Snuff also appeared at the 2012 Rebellion festival, in [[Blackpool]], alongside bands such as [[Rancid (band)|Rancid]] and [[SNFU]], as well as being lead support for the summer 2012 [[NOFX]] UK tour.
In spring 2012, the band took to the road for a 10-date UK tour, with Oliver Stewart taking over trombone duties from Dave Redmonds. Shows included The Borderline, London, and Trillians, Newcastle.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/snuffukband |title=Snuff (UK Band) |via=Facebook |access-date=2014-08-19}}</ref> Snuff also appeared at the 2012 Rebellion festival, in [[Blackpool]], alongside bands such as [[Rancid (band)|Rancid]] and [[SNFU]], as well as being lead support for the summer 2012 [[NOFX]] UK tour.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}}

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In 2012, Snuff recorded their first full-length album since 2003's ''[[Disposable Income (album)|Disposable Income]]''. The album, titled ''5-4-3-2-1 Perhaps?'', contains 12 new tracks and was released on 8 January 2013. The vinyl was released in black vinyl, limited edition purple vinyl with green haze (407 copies) and even more limited green vinyl with Fat Record Store labels (100 copies). The album also came as a CD version along with a Japanese issue with exclusive artwork.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}}


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In August 2015, Snuff completed a full UK tour supporting Bad Religion. In February 2016, they celebrated '30 Years of Snuff' with a full UK tour.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}}
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In 2012, Snuff recorded their first full-length album since 2003's ''[[Disposable Income (album)]]''. The album titled ''[[5-4-3-2-1 Perhaps?]]'' contains 12 new tracks and was released on 8 January 2013. The vinyl was released in black vinyl, limited edition purple vinyl with green haze (407 copies) and even more limited green vinyl with Fat Record Store labels (100 copies). The album also came as a CD version along with a Japanese issue with exclusive artwork.


In September 2019 Snuff released a new album, ''There's A Lot of It About,'' on Fat Wreck Chords, recorded in 2018. Lee Erinmez left the band shortly after the recording and was replaced by Dan Goatham. In May 2020 Snuff released a new EP, ''The Wrath of Thoth''.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}}
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In August 2015, Snuff completed a full UK tour supporting Bad Religion. In February 2016, they celebrated '30 Years of Snuff' with a full UK tour.


In 2021 Snuff began recording a brand new album with a small run of UK dates. This marks the return of Dave Redmonds on trombone with his daughter Flo Redmonds adding saxophone and giving the band a three part brass section.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}}
2019 saw a new line-up with Wes Wasley of [[Consumed (band)]] replacing Lee Erinmez, and in September a new album - There's A Lot of It About on Fat Wreck Chords, which was recorded in 2018.


In 2022 Snuff announced a new 10 track album ''Crepuscolo dorato della bruschetta borsetta calzetta cacchetta trombetta lambretta giallo ossido, ooooooh cosi magnifico!''. <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thepunksite.com/news/snuff-announce-new-album-crepuscolo-dorato-della-bruschetta-borsetta-calzetta-cacchetta-trombetta-lambretta-giallo-ossido-ooooooh-cosi-magnifico/ | title=Snuff Announce New Album "Crepuscolo Dorato della Bruschetta Borsetta Calzetta Cacchetta Trombetta Lambretta Giallo Ossido, Ooooooh Così Magnifico!" | date=7 April 2022 }}</ref>
==Timeline==
==Timeline==
<timeline>
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id:vocals value:red legend:Lead_Vocals
id:vocals value:red legend:Lead_Vocals
id:bvs value:pink legend:Backing_vocals
id:bvs value:pink legend:Backing_vocals
id:guitar value:green legend:Lead_guitar
id:guitar value:teal legend:Lead_guitar
id:guitar2 value:brightgreen legend:Rhythm_guitar
id:guitar2 value:brightgreen legend:Rhythm_guitar
id:bass value:Blue legend:Bass
id:bass value:Blue legend:Bass
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bar:Si text:"Simon Wells"
bar:Si text:"Simon Wells"
bar:Loz text:"Loz Wong"
bar:Loz text:"Loz Wong"
bar:paul text:"Paul Thompson"
bar:paul text:"Paul Thomson"
bar:Andy text:"Andy Crighton"
bar:Andy text:"Andy Crighton"
bar:Joolz text:"Joolz Parkin"
bar:Joolz text:"Joolz Parkin"
bar:Leee text:"Lee Erinmez"
bar:Leee text:"Lee Erinmez"
bar:Wes text:"Wes Wasley"
bar:Dan text:"Dan Goatham"
bar:Dave text:"Dave Redmonds"
bar:Dave text:"Dave Redmonds"
bar:oli text:"Oli Stewart"
bar:oli text:"Oli Stewart"
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bar:Leee from:01/01/2007 till:01/01/2019 color:bass
bar:Leee from:01/01/2007 till:01/01/2019 color:bass


bar:Wes from:01/01/2019 till:end color:bass
bar:Dan from:01/01/2019 till:end color:bass


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bar:oli from:06/01/2011 till:end color:Trombone


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bar:Mod from:01/01/2007 till:end color:guitar2


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bar:Leee from:06/01/1997 till:01/01/2004 color:bvs
bar:Leee from:06/01/1997 till:01/01/2004 color:bvs
bar:Leee from:01/01/2007 till:01/01/2019 color:bvs
bar:Leee from:01/01/2007 till:01/01/2019 color:bvs
bar:Wes from:01/01/2019 till:end color:bvs
bar:Dan from:01/01/2019 till:end color:bvs
bar:Mod from:06/01/1994 till:01/01/2000 color:bvs
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!Year
!Year
|-
|-
|Snuff Said
|''Snuff Said''
|1989
|1989
|-
|-
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|2003
|2003
|-
|-
|Greasy Hair Makes Money
|''Greasy Hair Makes Money''
|2004
|2004
|-
|-
|5-4-3-2-1-Perhaps?
|''5-4-3-2-1-Perhaps?''
|2012
|2013
|-
|-
|There's A Lot Of It About
|''There's A Lot Of It About''
|2019
|2019
|-
|''Crepuscolo dorato della bruschetta borsetta calzetta cacchetta trombetta lambretta giallo ossido, ooooooh cosi magnifico!''
|2022
|-
|''Off On The Charabanc''
|2024
|}
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!Year
!Year
|-
|-
|''[[Flibbiddydibbiddydob]]''
|''Flibbiddydibbiddydob''
|1990
|1990
|-
|-
|''[[Schminkie Minkie Pinkie]]''
|''Schminkie Minkie Pinkie''
|1998
|1998
|-
|-
|''[[Sweet Days]]''
|''Sweet Days''
|2000
|2000
|-
|-
|''[[Blue Gravy Phase 9]]''
|''Blue Gravy Phase 9''
|2001
|2001
|-
|-
|''[[No Biting!]]''
|''No Biting!''
|2016
|2016
|-
|''The Wrath Of Thoth''
|2020
|}
|}


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!Year
|-
|-
|''[[Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other: 1986-2002]]'' ([[double album]])
|''Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other: 1986–2002'' ([[double album]])
|2005
|2005
|-
|''Spleurk 2''
|1990
|}
|}


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|''Kilburn National'' / ''Caught In Session'' ([[double album]])
|''Kilburn National'' / ''Caught In Session'' ([[double album]])
|2003
|2003
|-
|''Crepuscolo dorato'' - Live takes
|2022
|}
|}


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* "Do Do Do EP" (7"/CD)
* "Do Do Do EP" (7"/CD)
* "Gandara and Friends" (7"/CD)
* "Gandara and Friends" (7"/CD)
* "Nick Motown" (7"/CD) ("Scminkie Minkie Pinkie" ([[United States|US]]) (7"/CD))
* "Nick Motown" (7"/CD) ("Schminkie Minkie Pinkie" ([[United States|US]]) (7"/CD))
* "Yuki" (7"/CD)
* "Yuki" (7"/CD)
* "In The Fishtank" (CD)
* "In The Fishtank" (CD)
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* "Blue Gravy VS Urban Dub" (CD)
* "Blue Gravy VS Urban Dub" (CD)
* "Innafayce" (CD)
* "Innafayce" (CD)
* "[[A Lover's Concerto]]" (Digital download only)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/9523/new-single-from-snuff-online|title=New single from Snuff online|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=25 June 2004|accessdate=28 October 2021}}</ref>
* "[[A Lover's Concerto]]" (Digital download only)
* "5-4-3-2-1 Ding-a-Ling Yahon" (CD)
* "5-4-3-2-1 Ding-a-Ling Yahon" (CD)
* "In the Stocks" (7"/Digital download)
* "In the Stocks" (7"/Digital download)
* “Green Glass Chippings” (Studio Live 7”)

===Comedy, cover versions and theme tunes===
* "[[I Try]]" ([[Macy Gray]])
* "[[Purple Haze]]" ([[Jimi Hendrix Experience]])
* "[[Wannabe (song)|Wannabe]]" ([[Spice Girls]])
* "[[Sound of the Underground (song)|Sound of the Underground]]" ([[Girls Aloud]])
* "[[Standing in the Shadows of Love]]" ([[The Four Tops]])
* "[[I Will Survive]]" ([[Gloria Gaynor]])
* "[[Hazy Shade Of Winter]]" ([[Simon & Garfunkel]])
* "[[Soul Limbo]]" ([[Booker T. & the M.G.'s]])
* "[[Match of the Day]]" ([[Theme music|Theme Tune]])
* "[[I Think We're Alone Now]]" ([[Tommy James & the Shondells]], [[Tiffany (American singer)|Tiffany]])
* "[[(Don't Fear) The Reaper]]" ([[Blue Öyster Cult]])
* "[[Rivers of Babylon]]" ([[Melodians]], [[Boney M]])
* "City Baby Attacked by Rats" ([[Charged GBH|GBH]])
* "Do Nothing" ([[The Specials]])
* "You're Wondering Now" ([[Andy & Joey]])
* "Theme from ''[[Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?]]''"
* "[[The Rockafeller Skank]]" ([[Fatboy Slim]])
* "[[Gandhara]]" ([[Godiego]])
* "[[Flake (chocolate bar)|Flake]]" ([[Cadbury]])
*"[[Making Friends (album)|On The Outside]]" ([[No Use for a Name]])
*"[[Shake n Vac]]" ([[Glade (brand)|Glade]]) <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOlk_3kyY9g</ref>
*"[[I Can See Clearly Now]]" ([[Johnny Nash]])
*"[[Yes! We Have No Bananas]]" ([[Frank Silver]] and [[Irving Cohn]]), covered on In the Fishtank EP in various languages under names 'Bananas', 'No Tenemos', 'Vi Har Inge Bananer', and 'Wir Haben Keine Bananen'


===Videos===
===Videos===

Latest revision as of 17:31, 24 October 2024

For the country rock band active in the early 1980s, see Snuff (American band).

Snuff
Snuff in May 2009
Snuff in May 2009
Background information
OriginHendon, London
GenresPunk rock
Years active1986–1991, 1994–present
LabelsSBÄM Records, 10past12records, Fat Wreck Chords, K Records, Pizza Of Death Records, Union 2112
MembersDuncan Redmonds – Drums and vocals
Loz Wong – Guitar and backing vocals
Dan Goatham - Bass and backing vocals
Oliver Stewart – Trombone
Lee Murphy – Keyboards and backing vocals
Dave Redmonds – Trombone
Flo Redmonds - Saxophone
Past membersSimon Wells – Guitar and vocals
Andy Crighton – Bass
Lee Batsford/Erinmez – Bass and backing vocals
Sarah de Courcy-Aston – Keyboards
Terry Edwards – Keyboards and brass
Paul Thomson – Guitar and vocals

Snuff are a British punk rock band formed in Hendon in 1986.[1] The original line-up was Duncan Redmonds on drums and vocals, Simon Wells on guitar and vocals and Andy Crighton on bass, with Dave Redmonds being added to the line-up on trombone before the release of Flibbiddydibbiddydob.

Snuff have released their material through a variety of independent record labels including their own, 10past12records, as well as on Fat Wreck Chords, a label owned by Fat Mike of NOFX.

History

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The band signed to the Workers Playtime label and their first release was the Not Listening Anymore EP, which received regular airplay from BBC Radio 1 disc jockey John Peel, and reached number nine in the UK Independent Chart.[2] Their first album was named Snuff Said, but the full album name was Snuffsaidbutgorblimeyguvstonemeifhedidn'tthrowawobblerchachachachachachachachachachachayou'regoinghomeinacosmicambience, which started their habit of playing on their supposed Cockney roots. The album peaked at number three on the UK Indie Chart.[2]

Following up from their first album was the 'mini-album' Flibbiddydibbiddydob, featuring mainly cover versions and TV commercial jingles reworked by the band. The release was the subject of a disagreement with the British Phonographic Industry (BPI); Snuff maintained it was an EP, and as such should be eligible for the UK Singles Chart, but the BPI insisted on classifying it as an album because of the large number of tracks.

In 1991, Snuff split up.[1] During this period all three members applied to be the bassist for Leatherface. The break-up also spawned Guns n' Wankers and Your Mum in '93–'94 and whose lineup included Simon Wells, Loz Wong, Rory Blaney, Paul McMahon and Tony Poole.

Following a reformation of the original line-up in 1994, along with permanent Hammond and trombone, Simon Wells left the band and was replaced by Loz Wong who had played in Guns n' Wankers with Simon. A while later Andy Crighton was replaced by Lee Erinmez (née Batsford) on bass. They released a Christmas single, the theme to "Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?".[1] Steve Lamacq has also featured Snuff on his radio show. Simon Wells has since formed the band Southport, and has played occasionally with Duncan under the name Footballer's Wives.

In 2005, Snuff released a greatest hits double album. Also in 2005, Duncan Redmonds released a self-titled solo project CD, Billy No Mates, and at live shows his solo material is combined with some Snuff and Guns n' Wankers songs. Billy No Mates have two touring bands, one in Japan and one in the UK, and Redmonds has recorded different EP's with each band.

In 2006 a new band called Pot Kettle Black formed. This featured Redmonds on drums, Wells on guitar, and Wes Wasley completing the trio on bass. The line-up played a mixture of old Snuff songs (generally up until Demmamussabebonk) and new material in the same vein. The project was pronounced 'dead' by Redmonds on the 10past12 Records website guestbook in August 2007. Since then, Redmonds has played a series of gigs in Japan with Duncan's Divas, and embarked on solo acoustic gigs in the UK.

In 2008, a brief tour of Japan was announced, featuring gigs in Tokyo.[3] Following this, the band continued to gig in 2009, supporting NOFX in Birmingham and London on their UK tour, and played both the Reading and Leeds Festivals.

Bubble and Squeak

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In 2009, Duncan Redmonds released Bubble and Squeak.[4] The album featured collaborations with numerous members of bands on similar labels or tours, including Fat Mike from NOFX, Frankie Stubbs from Leatherface and Ken Yokoyama from the Japanese punk band Hi-Standard, as well as former and current members of Snuff, Billy No Mates and Pot Kettle Black. Notably, the album also included a new track recorded by Guns n' Wankers, the first since bassist Jools Parkin suffered a brain haemorrhage.

Don't Wake Up the Kids

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In March 2010, an album titled Don't Wake Up The Kids, which featured acoustic tracks recorded by Duncan Redmonds, Joey Cape of Lagwagon and Ken Yokoyama of Hi-Standard, was released on Inyaface Records. To coincide with the release of the album, Duncan Redmonds and Joey Cape toured Japan, playing a series of acoustic shows.[5]

2011 to present

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The band undertook another short tour of Japan in 2011, as well as the recording and release of a tour EP, entitled 5-4-3-2-1 Ding-a-Ling Yahon, which consisted of new songs and Japanese covers.

In spring 2012, the band took to the road for a 10-date UK tour, with Oliver Stewart taking over trombone duties from Dave Redmonds. Shows included The Borderline, London, and Trillians, Newcastle.[6] Snuff also appeared at the 2012 Rebellion festival, in Blackpool, alongside bands such as Rancid and SNFU, as well as being lead support for the summer 2012 NOFX UK tour.[citation needed]

In 2012, Snuff recorded their first full-length album since 2003's Disposable Income. The album, titled 5-4-3-2-1 Perhaps?, contains 12 new tracks and was released on 8 January 2013. The vinyl was released in black vinyl, limited edition purple vinyl with green haze (407 copies) and even more limited green vinyl with Fat Record Store labels (100 copies). The album also came as a CD version along with a Japanese issue with exclusive artwork.[citation needed]

In August 2015, Snuff completed a full UK tour supporting Bad Religion. In February 2016, they celebrated '30 Years of Snuff' with a full UK tour.[citation needed]

In September 2019 Snuff released a new album, There's A Lot of It About, on Fat Wreck Chords, recorded in 2018. Lee Erinmez left the band shortly after the recording and was replaced by Dan Goatham. In May 2020 Snuff released a new EP, The Wrath of Thoth.[citation needed]

In 2021 Snuff began recording a brand new album with a small run of UK dates. This marks the return of Dave Redmonds on trombone with his daughter Flo Redmonds adding saxophone and giving the band a three part brass section.[citation needed]

In 2022 Snuff announced a new 10 track album Crepuscolo dorato della bruschetta borsetta calzetta cacchetta trombetta lambretta giallo ossido, ooooooh cosi magnifico!. [7]

Timeline

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Discography

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Studio albums

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Album Year
Snuff Said 1989
Reach 1992
Demmamussabebonk 1996
Potatoes and Melons Wholesale Prices Straight from the Lock Up 1997
Tweet Tweet My Lovely 1998
Numb Nuts 2000
Disposable Income 2003
Greasy Hair Makes Money 2004
5-4-3-2-1-Perhaps? 2012
There's A Lot Of It About 2019
Crepuscolo dorato della bruschetta borsetta calzetta cacchetta trombetta lambretta giallo ossido, ooooooh cosi magnifico! 2022
Off On The Charabanc 2024

Extended plays

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Album Year
Flibbiddydibbiddydob 1990
Schminkie Minkie Pinkie 1998
Sweet Days 2000
Blue Gravy Phase 9 2001
No Biting! 2016
The Wrath Of Thoth 2020

Compilation albums

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Album Year
Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other: 1986–2002 (double album) 2005
Spleurk 2 1990

Live albums

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Album Year
Kilburn National 27.11.90 1995
Caught In Session (Taken from BBC Radio 1 Evening Sessions) 1997
Kilburn National / Caught In Session (double album) 2003
Crepuscolo dorato - Live takes 2022

Singles

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  • "Not Listening" (7"/CD)
  • "1990 Tour Flexi" (7")
  • "Cubical" (7")
  • "That's Fine" (7"/CD)
  • "100% Recyclable Punk" (7")
  • "100% Recyclable Punk" (7") (limited edition of 25 with different sleeve for Japanese tour)
  • "Christmas Single" (Theme from Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (7"))
  • "Long Ball To No-One" (7"/CD)
  • "Do Do Do EP" (7"/CD)
  • "Gandara and Friends" (7"/CD)
  • "Nick Motown" (7"/CD) ("Schminkie Minkie Pinkie" (US) (7"/CD))
  • "Yuki" (7"/CD)
  • "In The Fishtank" (CD)
  • "Oishe Deh" (CD)
  • "Australian Tour" (7"/CD)
  • "Down By Yurr" (7"/CD)
  • "What's In The Pasties" (CD)
  • "Sweet Days" (7"/CD)
  • "Blue Gravy" (2x7"/CD)
  • "VS Urban Dub" (CD)
  • "Blue Gravy Dub Versions" (CD)
  • "Chocs Away" (CD)
  • "Blue Gravy VS Urban Dub" (CD)
  • "Innafayce" (CD)
  • "A Lover's Concerto" (Digital download only)[8]
  • "5-4-3-2-1 Ding-a-Ling Yahon" (CD)
  • "In the Stocks" (7"/Digital download)
  • “Green Glass Chippings” (Studio Live 7”)

Videos

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  • High Octane Video Wounders (DVD/VHS)

References

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  1. ^ a b c Strong, Martin C. (2003) The Great Indie Discography, Canongate, ISBN 1-84195-335-0, p. 511
  2. ^ a b Lazell, Barry (1998) Indie Hits 1980-1989, Cherry Red Books, ISBN 0-9517206-9-4, p. 211
  3. ^ "Inya Face Homepage". Inyaface.co.jp. Archived from the original on 11 January 2007. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  4. ^ Paul, Aubin (14 January 2009). "Duncan Redmonds of Snuff/Toy Dolls plans collaborations compilation". Punknews.org. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  5. ^ "INYA FACE website". Inyaface.co.jp. Archived from the original on 28 May 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  6. ^ "Snuff (UK Band)". Retrieved 19 August 2014 – via Facebook.
  7. ^ "Snuff Announce New Album "Crepuscolo Dorato della Bruschetta Borsetta Calzetta Cacchetta Trombetta Lambretta Giallo Ossido, Ooooooh Così Magnifico!"". 7 April 2022.
  8. ^ White, Adam (25 June 2004). "New single from Snuff online". Punknews.org. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
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