SNFU
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| Also known as | Society's No Fucking Use, Society's NFU, asSNFU |
| Origin | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | Hardcore punk |
| Years active | 1981–1989, 1991–2005, 2007–present |
| Labels | Cruzar Media, Rake, Alternative Tentacles, Epitaph, Cargo, BYO |
| Associated acts | The Unwanted, Wheat Chiefs, The Real McKenzies, Jakalope, Dog Eat Dogma, Slaveco., OCEAN3, Sidesixtyseven |
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SNFU is a Canadian hardcore punk band. They formed in 1981 in Edmonton, and relocated to Vancouver in 1992. They have released ten full-length albums and are cited as a formative influence on the skate punk subgenre.
In their early years, SNFU built an audience across North America through energetic live performances and a dynamic punk sound. Their 1985 debut album ...And No One Else Wanted to Play has remained influential in underground circuits. They grew in popularity following two further studio albums, but disbanded in 1989 due to internal tensions.
SNFU reformed two years later, however, in a second incarnation which found greater success. They signed with the prominent indie label Epitaph Records, achieved six-digit record sales and toured in support of larger groups. They became independent in 1997 after the expiration of their contract with Epitaph. They again disbanded in 2005, only to reform two years later.
The group is fronted by the eccentric singer, lyricist, and artist Ken Chinn, credited as Mr. Chi Pig. Founding members and twin brothers Brent and Marc Belke helped create the band's melodic hardcore punk sound with dual guitar work before their departures in 1998 and 2005, respectively. Nearly 30 musicians have played in the group, with only Chinn remaining constant. Since 2014, the band has consisted of Chinn, bassist Dave Bacon, and guitarists Randy Steffes and Kurt Robertson. Batikão Est has served as the group's touring drummer since 2016.
Ken Chinn met twin brothers Brent and Marc Belke in Edmonton in the late 1970s. The three were teenagers who shared interests in the skateboarding subculture and burgeoning punk rock movement. In 1981, they formed the punk band Live Sex Shows with drummer Ed Dobek and bassist Phil Larson. The band broke up later that year after a few gigs.
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