SNFU

SNFU (Society's No Fucking Use) was a Canadian punk rock band formed in 1981 in Edmonton and relocated to Vancouver in 1992. The band has released eight full-length studio albums, two live records, and one compilation, and has been a formative influence on the skate punk subgenre. Their work has on occasion been included in rankings of the best Canadian music.
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, If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish (1986) and Better Than a Stick in the Eye (1988), but they disbanded in 1989 due to internal tensions.
SNFU reformed two years later in a new incarnation that had greater success. They signed with the prominent indie label Epitaph Records, with whom they released the albums Something Green and Leafy This Way Comes (1993), The One Voted Most Likely to Succeed (1995), and FYULABA (1996). These records achieved six-digit record sales while the band also toured in support of popular groups like Green Day and Bad Religion. 
The group was 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 respective departures in 1998 and 2005. Nearly 30 musicians played in the group, with only Chinn remaining constant. From 2014 to 2017, the band's lineup included returning bassist Dave Bacon, a member from 1985 to 1987, and guitarists Randy Steffes and Kurt Robertson; Batikão Est began serving as the group's drummer in 2016. The band announced a hiatus in March 2018, and Chinn died on July 16, 2020.
== Links to Peel ==
Peel played tracks from the band in the late 80's, but when they reformed in the 90's, he rarely played any of their material. After his death, it was revealed that Peel had four albums from the band in his Record Collection: S.
== Shows Played ==
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*13 July 1987: Where's My Legs? (LP - If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish) Better Youth Organization
*31 July 1987 (BFBS): 'Where's My Legs? (LP-If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish)' (Better Youth Organization)
*31 July 1987 (Radio Bremen): Where's My Legs? (album - If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish) Better Youth Organization
*07 August 1987 (BFBS): 'The Devil's Voice (LP-If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish)' (Better Youth Organization)
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*24 August 1989: Time To Buy A Futon (album - Better Than A Stick In The Eye) Cargo
*31 August 1989: Time To Buy A Futon (LP - Better Than A Stick In The Eye) Cargo
*09 September 1989 (BFBS): 'Time To Buy A Futon (LP-Better Than A Stick In The Eye)' (Cargo)
== See Also ==
*Record Collection: S
== External Links ==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
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