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, and punk rock.

History

The Skoidats formed in the summer of 1995 in Helena, Montana, and soon after their inception, they relocated to

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, losing two members. After arriving in Missoula, the two remaining original members recruited a drummer, two members of the

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marching band, and a third horn player who had relocated from Helena. The band toured the country four times, and performed with bands such as

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, The Scofflaws,

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and

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Personnel

The line-up from the fall of 1995 to the spring of 1997 consisted of Gardner Dunn (drums), John Knight (trombone, vocals), John Chapman (saxophone, vocals), Josh Grenz (saxophone), Chuck Fuller (bass) and Justin Dillavou (lead vocals, guitar). The formation on their second album consisted of Gardner Dunn (drums), John Knight (trombone, vocals), John Chapman (saxophone, vocals), Chuck Fuller (bass) and Justin Dillavou (lead vocals, guitar).

Discography

* ''The Times'' (1997) * ''The Skoidats / Inspecter 7 – Boots And Suits'' (1998) * ''A Cure For What Ales You'' (1999)

References

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