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Pieces of Cod.  Mad, bad and dangerous to know!  This band was the brain child of Steven Purdy and Simon Endres and formed in the late 80's. It lasted several years working with a range styles from orginal punk to ska to power pop as well as a few well chosen interpretations of other peoples' music.  
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Formed in the late 1980s, ''Pieces of Cod'' was the brain child of [[Steven Perdia]] and [[Simon Endres]]. [[Grant Blackler]] played lead guitar and [[Shane Coolan]] eventually became the mainstay drummer. Vocalist [[Gavin Hamilton]] was to gain the esteemed distinction of receiving a review from Kenneth Browne published by Rip It Up magazine where his vocals were considered abysmal. The band lasted several years working with a range of styles from orginal punk to ska to power pop, as well as some covers. <br>
  
They had many great gigs which totally rocked, supporting other bands and being supported by them in Hamilton, Auckland, New Plymouth. Vocalist Gavin Hamilton was to gain the esteemed distinction of receiving a review from Kenneth Browne published by Rip It Up magazine where his vocals were considered abysmal. Grant Blackler played lead guitar and Shane Coolan eventually became the mainstay drummer. Several recording sessions were held and somewhere out there in the misty Waikato there exists some excellent recorded gems.  
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''Pieces of Cod'' performed live gigs in Hamilton, Auckland and New Plymouth, sometimes supporting other bands and sometimes being supported by them. Several recording sessions were held. Pieces of Cod have the track ''Fall in a Hole'', recorded in 1987, on the [[Discordia Concors]] CD, and the songs ''Backlash Baby'' and ''Cow'' on the 1989 [[TC1]] compilation (reputed to be the first ever compilation of Hamilton bands). Two songs, ''Sunday Morning'' and ''the Fish are Dead'', appear on the 1987 compilation [[Suicide City 86-87]]. Another release, ''Amphetamine'', appeared on the 1991 ''Ima Hitt Records'' compilation [[Celebrate the Sonic Arts]], which received good commendation from U.S. student radio. <br>
  
They received good commendation from U.S. student radio for "Amphetamine" on the Ima Hit Records compilation produced by Brian Wafer in New Plymouth (1990?).
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Pieces of Cod never received the fame and riches they felt they were due and the band went their separate ways. Simon Endres moved to New York and vocalist Gavin "Olewang" Hamilton ended up in Nelson where he performs with bands Limozine, Toxic Fridge Magnets, and Slippery Groove Tube. [[Grant Blackler]] works with [[DateMonthYear]]. Steven Perdia formed [[Dry Riser]].<br>
  
Unfortunately, they never quite received the fame and riches which they felt they were due.  Eventually the band went their separate ways with Simon Endres moving to New York.  Vocalist Gavin "Olewang" Hamilton ended up in Nelson where he performs with bands Limozine, Toxic Fridge Magnets, and Slippery Groove Tube. Yes, his vocals still suck, but he's pretty sure that he'd do better than Kenneth Browne any day of the week. (Up yours Ken!!!)
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For more info on Pieces of Cod contact Gavin Hamilton.
 
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Pieces of Cod R.I.P.
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This biography of the band submitted by Gavin Hamilton.
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email:  goodtime_gav@hotmail.com
 
email:  goodtime_gav@hotmail.com
  
 
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Latest revision as of 12:48, 18 March 2014

Formed in the late 1980s, Pieces of Cod was the brain child of Steven Perdia and Simon Endres. Grant Blackler played lead guitar and Shane Coolan eventually became the mainstay drummer. Vocalist Gavin Hamilton was to gain the esteemed distinction of receiving a review from Kenneth Browne published by Rip It Up magazine where his vocals were considered abysmal. The band lasted several years working with a range of styles from orginal punk to ska to power pop, as well as some covers.

Pieces of Cod performed live gigs in Hamilton, Auckland and New Plymouth, sometimes supporting other bands and sometimes being supported by them. Several recording sessions were held. Pieces of Cod have the track Fall in a Hole, recorded in 1987, on the Discordia Concors CD, and the songs Backlash Baby and Cow on the 1989 TC1 compilation (reputed to be the first ever compilation of Hamilton bands). Two songs, Sunday Morning and the Fish are Dead, appear on the 1987 compilation Suicide City 86-87. Another release, Amphetamine, appeared on the 1991 Ima Hitt Records compilation Celebrate the Sonic Arts, which received good commendation from U.S. student radio.

Pieces of Cod never received the fame and riches they felt they were due and the band went their separate ways. Simon Endres moved to New York and vocalist Gavin "Olewang" Hamilton ended up in Nelson where he performs with bands Limozine, Toxic Fridge Magnets, and Slippery Groove Tube. Grant Blackler works with DateMonthYear. Steven Perdia formed Dry Riser.

For more info on Pieces of Cod contact Gavin Hamilton.

email: goodtime_gav@hotmail.com
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