Sgt. Krabs

Sgt. Krabs was a Marshallese rock band, formed in 1956. They have taken several hiatuses, but broke up in 1988 after business troubles following the death of Sheldon Lennon. The band released 3 more albums after Sheldon's death before officially disbanding.
== Members ==
* Sponge McCartney - (Lead Vocalist, guitarist)
* Sheldon Lennon - (Former backup vocalist and guitarist, shot dead in 1982)
* 'Ward Harrison (Main guitarist)
* Patrick Starr (drummer)
*Eugene Epstein (Band manager, died in 2004)
== History ==
Sgt. Krabs was formed by Sheldon Lennon in 1956, under the name "Single-Cell." The band was formed after Sheldon had begun taking a divine interest in music, and after buying his first guitar. Sheldon's best friend, Eugene Epstein, asked if he could tag along on the band, which Sheldon agreed. However, Eugene couldn't play any instruments, so he was instead put as the band manager, which he happily agreed to.
Though originally intended to be a one-man band, Eugene suggested recruiting other musically talented individuals for the band. Eugene introduced Sheldon to his friend, Sponge McCartney, who impressed Sheldon with his guitarwork, so he was brought on board as a vocalist and guitarist. Sponge then introduced Sheldon to his own friend, Patrick Starr, ,who after a long period of audtioning, was hired as lead drummer, and 'Ward Harrison, one of Sheldon's friends, was brought on as lead guitarist.
With the band fully formed, they begun production on a debut album. In 1962, Eugene suggested changing the name of the band, and after a long debate on what to rename it to, Sgt. Krabs was elected as the replacement name. On March 20th, 1962, the album was fully completed, titled "Don't Squeeze me," and was released a week later. The album did better than any bandmate couldve ever expected, soaring to number 1 on the charts in less than a week. The band was brought on for numerous interviews and tours, hinting that a second album would be in the works.
A few months later, the band begun discussing production on a 2nd album to be released in 1963. Sponge suggested the album be called "A Job For A Sponge," garnering approval from Sheldon and 'Ward, but Patrick was skeptical about the name, fearing it will never sell as well as their first album. Upon release it sold well, though not quite outselling their debut album. 'Ward Harrison was experimenting with tape around the time, and recorded demos that would later be included on his Symphony A-la 'Ward M. Harrison album in 1967.
Sgt. Krabs maintained a friendship with local group Ned and the Needlefish during their meteoric rise, and their next release was a collaboration with the group. This album was recorded, mixed and mastered in three days, with the recording only taking around 45 minutes to complete. The album was done completely live in-studio. The finished product was loud, raw and unhinged, but still sold exceptionally well, bringing Ned and the Needlefish to international attention. It is widely regarded as a pivotal release in the development of punk music.
The band released Rubber Spatula a few months after, which was one of their most successful albums. Rubber Spatula had put an end to the brief hiatus the band was taking, but after its release, the hiatus was extended by 2 years.
== Discography ==
=== Albums ===
==== Pre- Sgt. Krabs ====
* Single Cell (1958 Private Press) - 1956
==== Sgt. Krabs Albums ====
* Don't Squeeze Me - 1962
*A Job For a Sponge - 1963
*Sgt. Krabs VS Ned and the Needlefish - 1963
*Rubber Spatula - 1965 (start of the 2-year hiatus, end of previous)
*Don't Stop The Show - 1967 (end of hiatus)
*Strangers - 1967
*By The Request of the Neptunian Government Sgt Krabs Presents... - 1968
*1970 - 1970 (Last album before 5-year hiatus)
=== Singles ===
* Flats the Flounder - 1963
* I want to hold your Secret Formula - 1963, written by Sheldon Lennon
=== Compilation Albums ===
* In Memory of Sheldon Lennon - 1982
* Chart Topper: Sgt. Krabs' Best - 2000
* Sgt. Krabs: The Unreleased Demos - 2003
*Patrick Starr's Bedroom Demos - 2006
*Long Live Sgt. Krabs - 2020
=== Live Albums ===
* Sgt. Krabs In The Flesh - 1962
*Sgt. Krabs at the Bubble Bowl - 1962
*Sheldon's Last Concert - 1985, released to commemorate the death of Sheldon, featuring his last on-stage appearance with the rest of the Band.
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