The Didjits
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The Didjits | |
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Origin | Mattoon, Illinois, United States |
Genres | Punk rock, hardcore punk, rock and roll |
Years active | 1983–1994, 2006 |
Labels | Bam Bam Records Touch and Go Records |
Members | Rick Sims aka Rick Didjit Doug Evans Todd Cole |
Past members | Brad Sims Rey Washam |
Website | www.touchandgorecords.com |
The Didjits were an
They released their first album in 1986 on Bam Bam Records and disbanded in 1994, but briefly reunited in 2006. Brad Sims left the band in 1992. Former Scratch Acid drummer Rey Washam filled in for the Little Miss Carriage EP, and Todd Cole eventually took over as the drummer. Their song "Killboy Powerhead" was covered by The Offspring on their breakthrough 1994 album Smash.
Recording history
Fizzjob, their debut album, was produced by
Hey Judester, the follow-up album, was a big step forward, as the band, produced by Burgess again, was noticeably tighter and the production was accordingly beefed up. Furthermore, the Rick Didjit persona was truly crystallized, with sarcastic lyrics about bad asses, big cars, and fish dominating the proceedings. Considered by many fans to be the band's best album, the LP kicks off with the furious "Max Wedge" and segues directly into "Stingray". The first side also has the
The band's following solidified with the release of Hornet Pinata[
Reunions
All of the original members of the band appeared at the Touch and Go 25th anniversary celebration in Chicago, Illinois on September 9, 2006.[1] The next weekend, the band played another reunion show in Champaign.
In late 2016, preparations were also underway for another reunion in 2017. However, due to the death of Evans at the end of 2016, this reunion was canceled.
Post-Didjits projects
Sims went on to work with the Lookingglass Theatre Company in Chicago and has his own business as a composer/sound designer. He is also the head sound designer at Niles West High School's Theatre department.[2]
For a few years, Evans resided in the Austin, Texas area where he regularly performed with his band, Blöwer (now disbanded), built nitro dragsters, and raised his children Lola Evans and Dodge Evans. He died on December 28, 2016.[3]
Discography
Demo tapes
- Durga Durga Durga!
- Whoop My Head (1985)
- Signifies My Go-T! (1986)
Studio albums
- 1986 Fizzjob (Bam Bam Records, rereleased by Touch & Go in 1989)
- 1988 Hey Judester (Touch and Go Records, CD release included Fizzjob)
- 1990 Hornet Piñata (T&G)
- 1991 Full Nelson Reilly (T&G)
- 1993 Que Sirhan Sirhan (T&G)
Singles and EPs
- 1989 "Lovesicle" 7" (T&G)
- 1991 "Fuck the Pigs" 7" (T&G)
- 1992 "Little Miss Carriage!" EP (T&G)
- 1993 "Dear Junkie" / "Skull Baby" (Sub Pop RecordsSingle of the Month Club)
- 1995 "Pigs!" Fear (Fear and Loathing)
Other
- 1991 Backstage Passout Live Bootleg (T&G)
- 1992 Knocked Up Video (T&G)
Compilation albums
- 1991 Virus 100 (Alternative Tentacles)
- 1992 "Something's Gone Wrong Again" (C/Z Records)
- 1994 "Live At Emo's" (Rise Records)
References
- ^ "Touch and Go 25th". Touchandgorecords.com. Retrieved 2015-05-27.
- ^ "Staff". NILES WEST THEATRE. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ^ https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/desmoinesregister/name/douglas-evans-obituary?id=13489199