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Rock Against Communism |label = Chiswick Records|Chiswick
Rock-O-Rama | associated_acts =|website =|past_members = Ian Stuart Donaldson
Phil Walmsley
Ron Hartley
Kevin McKay
John "Grinny" Grinton Skrewdriver was an England|English punk rock and (later) white power skinhead band formed by Ian Stuart Donaldson in Poulton-le-Fylde in 1976. Their original line-up was a non-political punk band, but Skrewdriver evolved into the one of the first Neo-Nazism|neo-Nazi rock bands, playing a leading role in the Rock Against Communism movement and becoming the most prominent white power band in the world.cite news| url= http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2005/is_1_38/ai_n6234788/pg_7 | work=Journal of Social History | title=Subcultures, pop music and politics: skinheads and "Nazi rock" in England and Germany | first=Timothy S. | last=Brown | year=2004

Career


Ian Stuart Donaldson, formerly of the cover band Tumbling Dice, formed Skrewdriver after seeing the Sex Pistols in Manchester . Skrewdriver at first sported a Punk fashion|punk appearance , but they changed their image to a skinhead look. They also temporarily flirted with a Rocker (subculture)|rocker / Motorcycle|biker look, around the time they released the EP Built Up Knocked Down . http://www.punk77.co.uk/groups/skrewdriverdiscography.htm Skrewdriver Discography http://www.punk77.co.uk/groups/skrewdriver.htm Skrewdriver information and photos on Punk77 In 1978, Donaldson moved to Manchester, where he recruited guitarist Glenn Jones and drummer Martin Smith. This lineup toured extensively, but certain venues were reluctant to book the band because of their reputation as a violent skinhead band. Performing largely for a skinhead audience, the first versions of the band released one album and two singles on Chiswick Records . This version of the band split in January 1979, but Donaldson resurrected the name Skrewdriver in 1982 using new musicians in a different format.

Although the original band had a minor reputation for attracting violence at their concerts ( Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof was reportedly knocked unconscious by a friend of Donaldson who, at a concert, felt Skrewdriver's sound had been sabotaged as the support band), http://www.punk77.co.uk/groups/boomtown_rats_vs_skrewdriver.htm they did not openly support any political party. http://www.punk77.co.uk/groups/skrewdriverinterview.htm Skrewdriver- A Fan's View The reformed Skrewdriver eventually became openly supportive of far right white nationalism|white nationalist groups, after a lengthy period of denying such claims. http://www.punk77.co.uk/groups/skrewdrivecuttings.htm Skrewdriver- Press Cuttings Although both Skrewdriver and the band Sham 69 had skinhead followings and racism|racist fans early in their careers, Sham 69 denounced racism and performed at Rock Against Racism concerts. http://www.ainaskin.com/interviews/ http://www.ainaskin.com/interviews/ http://www.punk77.co.uk/groups/rockagainstracism.htm Punk and the swastika Donaldson eventually aligned himself with neo-Nazism , saying: "I would describe myself as a British Nazism|National Socialist , not a Nazi Party|German one , and so don't think I'm at odds with British Patriotism|patriots ." http://www.skrewdriver.net/diamond.html Diamond in the Dust - The Ian Stuart Biography

The band became associated with white nationalist groups such as the British National Front|National Front and British National Party , raising funds for them (and affiliated organizations) through the White Noise record label. They also released records on Rock-O-Rama , a label that became known for far-right sympathies. Skrewdriver was instrumental in setting up Blood and Honour , a neo-Nazi music promotion network.

Some members of the original Skrewdriver objected strongly to the new direction in which Donaldson took the later band. Roger Armstrong of Chiswick Records said:

It is a shame that the name was dragged through the gutter like that. The other three guys in the band were really pissed off too. Grinny the drummer came from solid northern Socialism|socialist stock... When they made records for us Ian Stuart showed no signs of fascism . The skinhead image was a — maybe in hindsight misconceived — fashion thing. It was cooked up by a bunch of us, including the band's then-management and the photographer Peter Kodik. http://www.punk77.co.uk/groups/skrewdriver2.htm Skrewdriver - Roger Armstrong Interview


However, John "Grinny" Grinton later stated in an interview that he had no problem with the new Skrewdriver, and that he became a member of the National Front along with Donaldson. http://www.punk77.co.uk/groups/skrewdrivergrinnyint.htm Skrewdriver- A Fan's View

Donaldson died on 24 September 1993 following a car crash. His death catalyzed the demise of Skrewdriver, and had a strong impact in the white power rock scene.cite web|title=Skrewdriver|url= http://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands.php? full=1& bandid=6618|publisher= Sputnikmusic |accessdate=19 May 2010
John "Grinny" Grinton died from cancer in 2005.

Members


Original line up


  • Ian Stuart Donaldson - Singing|Vocals , Guitar

  • Phil Walmsley - Guitar

  • Ron Hartley - Guitar

  • Kev McKay - Bass guitar|Bass

  • John "Grinny" Grinton - Drum kit|drums


    • Other members


  • Glen Jones

  • Martin Cross

  • Mark French

  • Geoff Williams

  • Mark Neeson

  • Joseph Smith

  • Adam Douglas

  • Merv Shields

  • Murray Holmes

  • Dave Wane

  • Paul Swain http://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands.php? full=1& bandid=6618 Sputnikmusic.com

  • Stiv "Iena" Roda

  • Stigger

  • John Burnley

  • Colin Smith

  • Mushy

  • Mike French

  • Mark Radcliffe Radcliffe, Mark. Showbusiness: The Diary of a Rock 'n' Roll Nobody. Sceptre; New edition edition (20 May 1999). ISBN 0-340-71567-7, ISBN 978-0-340-71567-3 http://www.punk77.co.uk/groups/skrewdrivergrinnyint.htm http://criticsmob.com/Mark_Radcliffe/celebrity/21541.jsp http://www.scrawnandlard.co.uk/trivia.htm

  • Andrew Skinner

  • Ford Freemantle

  • Scott Sullivan

  • John Sharkey III

  • Ian Plummer

  • Steve Brown


    • Discography


    Studio albums


  • All Skrewed Up (1977) (Chiswick) (later re-issued as The Early Years w. extra tracks)

  • Hail the New Dawn (1984) (Rock-O-Rama)

  • Blood & Honour (album)|Blood & Honour (1985) (Rock-O-Rama)

  • White Rider (1987) (Rock-O-Rama)

  • After the Fire (album)|After the Fire (1988) (Rock-O-Rama)

  • Warlord (album)|Warlord (1989) (Rock-O-Rama)

  • The Strong Survive (1990) (Rock-O-Rama)

  • Freedom What Freedom (1992) (Rock-O-Rama)

  • Hail Victory (1994) (Asgard Records - A division of Rock-O-Rama)


    • 12" EPs


  • ''Back With A Bang /I Don't Like You (1982) (SKREW1 label)

  • Boots & Braces (1987) (previously released tracks) (Rock-O-Rama)

  • Voice Of Britain (1987) (previously released tracks) (Rock-O-Rama)


    • Singles


  • "You're So Dumb" / "Better Off Crazy" (1977) (Chiswick)

  • "Antisocial" / "Breakdown" (1977) (Chiswick)

  • "Street Fight" / "Unbeliever" (1977) (Chiswick - recorded but not released)

  • "Built Up, Knocked Down" / "Case of Pride" / "Breakout" (1979) (TJM label)

  • "White Power" / "Smash The IRA" / "Shove The Dove" (1983) (White Noise)

  • "Voice of Britain" / "Sick Society" (1984) (White Noise)

  • "Invasion" / "On The Streets" (1984) (Rock-O-Rama)

  • "After The Fire" / "Sweet Home Alabama" (1988) (Street Rock'n'Roll)

  • "Land of Ice" / "Retaliate" (1988) (Street Rock'n'Roll)

  • "Their Kingdom Will Fall" / "Simple Man" (1989) (Street Rock'n'Roll)

  • "The Evil Crept In" / "Glory" (1989) (Street Rock'n'Roll)

  • "The Showdown" / "Deep Inside" (1990) (White Pride Records)

  • "You're So Dumb" / "The Only One" (1990) (Street Rock'n'Roll)

  • "Streetfight" / "Where's It Gonna End" (1990) (Street Rock'n'Roll)

  • "Stand Proud" / "Backstabber" (1991) (Street Rock'n'Roll)

  • "Warzone" / "Shining Down" (1991) (Street Rock'n'Roll)


    • Live albums


  • Live Marquee (1977)

  • '' We've Got the Power (album)|We've Got the Power (1987) (Viking) (live) (reissued on CD w. bonus live & demo tracks)

  • Live and Kicking (Skrewdriver album)|Live and Kicking (1991) (Rock-O-Rama) (double album)

  • Live at Waterloo (1995) (ISD/White Terror) (recorded 12 Sept. 1992)

  • ''This One's For The Skinheads (live, recorded 23 April 1987)

  • The Last Gig in Germany (1996)


    • Radio


  • John Peel|Peel Session (1977) http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/sessions/1970s/1977/Oct19skrewdriver/ BBC - Radio 1 - Keeping It Peel - 19_10_1977 Skrewdriver BBC Radio 1


    • Songs on compilations


  • "When The Boat Comes In" on This Is White Noise (1983) - 7" EP featuring three other bands

  • "Boots & Braces" and "Antisocial" on United Skins (1982) - LP by The Last Resort shop

  • "Don't Let Them" and "Tearing Down The Wall" on No Surrender (1985) - LP by Rock-O-Rama

  • "Land Of Ice", "Free Men" and "The New Boss" on Gods Of War 1 (1987) - LP by Street Rock & Roll

  • "Rising" and "We Can't Be Beaten" on Gods Of War 2 (1989) - LP by Street Rock & Roll

  • "Antisocial" on The Ugly Truth About Blackpool (2005) - CD by Just Say No To Government Music

  • "Night Trains" on 'Ballads of Blood and Honour' (? ) - CD by Unknown


    • References


    Reflist

    Further reading


  • White Noise: Inside the International Nazi Skinhead Scene . Edited by Nick Lowles and Steve Silver, London 1998. ISBN 0-9522038-3-9

  • ''Skrewdriver The first ten years - The way it's got to be! by Joe Pearce. Skrewdriver Services, London 1987.

  • Ian Stuart - His message across to you. Everlasting songs . Excalibur Services, Antwerp 1995.

  • Diamond in the Dust - The Ian Stuart Biography . Blood and Honour England, London 2002.

  • Nazi Rock Star - Ian Stuart-Skrewdriver Biography by Paul London (a.k.a. Paul Burnley of No Remorse). Midgård, Gothenburg 2002.

  • Ian Stuart Donaldson - Memories by Mark Green. PC Records, Chemnitz 2007.


    • External links


  • http://www.skrewdriver.com Skrewdriver.com

  • http://www.punk77.co.uk/groups/skrewdriver.htm Punk 77 Information about early Skrewdriver

  • http://www.bloodandhonourworldwide.co.uk/isd/isd.html Skrewdriver Lyrics, Discography and Photos


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