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The Fools:

New Wave/Punk music, culture, genres, memories. '80s revivalism and other relevant topics.

The Fools:

Postby newwavepopman » Thu May 27, 2004 12:18 pm

Does anyone here remember the novelty New Wave band from Boston called The Fools? They had a few albums out on the EMI label back in the early to mid 80's that were quite good.I loved their remake of "I Won't Grow Up" and of course for those who remember and like the band,just about everyone remembers their most classic song of all their take on The Talking Heads "Psycho Killer" called Psycho Chicken,which is a laugh a riot for those who may have never heard the song before.They have a website and you can check it out by going here.

www.thefools-band.com/

For those who have often wonder whatever happened to these guys like I did at first, you can now read up on what they are currently doing today,and if they are going to be playing in your area anytime soon.By the way are there any fans of The Fools here?
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Postby devildog » Thu May 27, 2004 12:21 pm

I am vaguely familiar of them. I have seen their albums in the used bins at some stores here. Any idea if there works will be transfered to cd?
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Postby newwavepopman » Thu May 27, 2004 12:24 pm

Hello again Devildog.If you go to their website you will find a ton of their merchandise available on their website which includes some of their albums on cd.Check it out when you get a chance.Thanks.
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Postby devildog » Thu May 27, 2004 12:31 pm

I'll check it out, newavepopfan! You seem to know alot of bands and their websites. How many have you been able to find? Maybe you can list them on this Discussion post someday. I look forward to your threads,by the way.
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Postby skinnytie » Fri May 28, 2004 11:17 am

They did "Psycho Chicken", right?
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Postby ekahob » Fri May 28, 2004 12:35 pm

I have "Psycho Chicken" on a clear orange vinyl 7" they gave away with the album. I saw them play once when they were promoting the album too. Very entertaining.
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Postby romanticide » Thu Jun 03, 2004 1:41 pm

"Mutual of Omaha" made many a mix tape in its day.
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Postby randy » Thu Jun 10, 2004 2:28 pm

Its a Night for Beautiful Girls was quite a big hit form them--moreso than Psycho Chicken.
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Postby WoodlandParkPunk » Fri Jun 11, 2004 7:18 am

I think I saw these guys open for Van Halen a long time ago/
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Postby bpdp3 » Sat Jun 12, 2004 3:48 am

Van Halen picked some odd opening acts.... a 'metalhead' pal of mine saw them once and told me that some stupid group called After the Fire had opened for them! I wonder if ATF were a little nervous opening for THAT crowd...
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Postby eli » Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:40 pm

Actually the Fools first tour was opening for the Knack. They were such joksters, they were almost tossed off the tour. Seems the Knack didn't sing all their own stuff (never mind write it), and the Fools would be back behind the curtain annoying (read pi
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