Theatre of Sheep

Theatre of Sheep
OriginPortland, Oregon, United States
GenresNew wave
Years active1982–1984, 2007, 2010
LabelsSheepish

Theatre of Sheep was an American new wave band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 1982. They were popular locally but never made the jump to a wider audience.[1][2][3]

History

Theatre of Sheep formed in 1980 with a line-up of Rozz Rezabek (formerly of Negative Trend), Jimi Haskett (guitar), Brian Wassman (drums), John (Clifford) Goins (bass) and Lesli Arbuthnot (keyboards). Bassist Jim Wallace then replaced Goins. Their 1983 cassette-only release, A Cathartic Aquacade, was produced and engineered by Greg Sage, leader of Portland punk band the Wipers.

Theatre of Sheep's debut 12" extended play, A Quiet Crusade, was released on their own Sheepish label in 1983,[4] followed by a cassette-only collection, Theatre of Sheep's Greatest Hits.[5]

The band broke up in 1984.

Other projects

Rezabek later released several solo recordings, including the 1999 album Lover Legend Liar,[6][7] and appeared in the 1998 documentary film Kurt & Courtney.

Legacy and reunions

Theatre of Sheep were documented with the 2006 compilation album Old Flames.[8]

The band reunited for Portland shows at Slabtown in 2007.[3] and the closing of Satyricon in 2010.[9]

Members

  • Rozz Rezabek – vocals (1980-1984, 2007, 2010)
  • Jimi Haskett – guitar (1980-1984, 2007, 2010)
  • Brian Wassman – drums (1980-1984)
  • Lesli Arbuthnot – keyboards (1980-1984, 2007, 2010)
  • John (Clifford) Goins – bass (1980)
  • Jim Wallace – bass/keyboards (1983, 2007, 2010)
  • Mark Sten – bass
  • Rob Ohearn – keyboards
  • Kevin Jarvis – drums

Discography

EPs

  • A Cathartic Aquacade cassette (1983, self-released)
  • A Quiet Crusade 12" (1983, Sheepish)

Compilation albums

  • Theatre of Sheep's Greatest Hits cassette (1984, Sheepish)
  • Old Flames (2007, self-released)

References

  1. ^ Two Louies Magazine: History of Portland Rock: The Early 80's Archived 2009-11-02 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ rozzrezabek.com: Theatre of Sheep for Dummies
  3. ^ a b "The Last Pogo: Portland's old New-Wave champions Theatre of Sheep tend the flock". 19 December 2007.
  4. ^ "Theatre of Sheep – A Quiet Crusade (1983, Vinyl)". Discogs.
  5. ^ "Theatre of Sheep – Theatre of Sheep's Greatest Hits (1984, Cassette)". Discogs.
  6. ^ "Rozz Rezabek – Lover Legend Liar (1999, CD)". Discogs.
  7. ^ "Willamette Week | 25th Anniversary Issue | 1984". Archived from the original on 2005-03-24. Retrieved 2005-03-24.
  8. ^ "Theatre of Sheep – Old Flames (2006, CD)". Discogs.
  9. ^ portlandtribune.com, Sep 29, 2010


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