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Bim Skala Bim!

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jimmychung
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This is my uncle's ska band. They didn't exactly "make it", but they were pretty well known throughout the ska world, and had some air time on MTV2. They currently are not together, but did plenty of stuff back in the 80s and early 90s. What do you guys think?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h92cXUo2AGY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO33mNR4ogU (Pink Floyd fans click here)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdNk2k-BYqo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc1Sd_57EQ8
Sep 12 2006 8:41PM
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jimmychung
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my uncle's playing bass, by the way.
Sep 12 2006 8:42PM
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Mr_Bojangles
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Bim Skala Bim was your uncles ska band...?!

Holy shit, send him mad props from Mr. Bojangles.
Sep 12 2006 11:18PM
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freezed
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whoa nice job, uncle.
Sep 13 2006 12:42AM
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jimmychung
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i can't tell if your being sarcastic..?
Sep 13 2006 4:38PM
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Redstar
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Dude, that's so sick. I first heard them on Still Standing (a SICK ska collection, check it out) give him mad props.
Sep 13 2006 5:17PM
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lalalalaura
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that's... ridiculously sick.
the fact that he was in a ska band that actually made a name for themselves is sick. they were pioneers
Sep 13 2006 7:00PM
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ghettoprep
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Dude thats so sick. I had a cd with them on it. I forget the name, maybe like Metalliska or something. Its wierd too, cuz my uncles ska band, Thumper was on it too. They prob knew each other.
Sep 13 2006 9:13PM
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Mr_Bojangles
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Definately not, Bim Skala Bim are a fantastic band.
Sep 14 2006 2:23AM
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jimmychung
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haha ok great, thanks! i'll let him know of the love from NS next time i see him.
Sep 14 2006 7:06PM
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psychkub
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Dude, Bim Skala Bim is so sick. I still blast their stuff in my car all the time!
Sep 14 2006 11:23PM
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jimmychung
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i'll embed the videos for ease of enjoyment =)

"Pete Needs a Friend"


Jan 23 2008 10:51PM
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jimmychung
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"Brain Damage"


Jan 23 2008 10:51PM
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jimmychung
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"Solitary Confinement"


Jan 23 2008 10:52PM
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jimmychung
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"Skeleton"


Jan 23 2008 10:53PM
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jimmychung
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sorry for the milliontuple post, but i just want to mention that their album "The One That Got Away" is actually available on itunes!
Jan 23 2008 10:55PM
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Caveman.
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do they still play or have they disbanded?
Jan 23 2008 11:38PM
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jimmychung
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right now it's not looking too good. my uncle still lives and works in cambridge, MA where the band originate and he still plays around there. but i know the guitarist moved out to LA and the singer moved to panama and opened a bed and breakfast (wtf??) and another guy moved to colorado. if you or anyone is thinking about purchasing an album my absolute favorite is "How's It Goin'?", it's fantastic. if any news does come out from it would be on their website http://www.bimska.com/
Jan 23 2008 11:53PM
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mattster
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thats really sick... i love bim skala bim!
Jan 24 2008 1:10AM
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