The Fat Elvis

Once again falling behind here and once again a double shot today. More like a triple shot of punk. First up is the Austin TX based punk/hardcore band The Big Boys. Along with The Dicks, The Big Boys were pioneers in the early punk scene down in TX. The band developed a different style of punk, in fact almost developing funkcore with the addition of a horn section. A great live band whose shows often involved food fights. The band abruptly split in 84 with members of the bands forming various other bands. 'The Fat Elvis' in the companion to the earlier compilation album 'The Skinny Elvis'. Wide mix of material on this album, but by far check out the cover of Kool & The Gangs 'Hollywood Swinging'. Great listen for the punk fans.

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