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The Imports forged their unique brand of post punk in the quiet and tree-lined neighborhood of Hyde Park on the South Side of Chicago in the spring of 1980. Making up the core of the Imports were Ben Krug (vocals), Tom Krug (guitar) and Joe Strell (bass). Like many bands, the Imports went through a series of drummers including John Krug, who helped establish the Imports as one of a scarce few Chicago punk bands in 1980, Alec Dale, who accompanied the outfit through its transition from punk to post-punk, and finally Tom Wall, who with his inimitable minimalism completed the band's singular sound that would prove to be decades ahead of its time.
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Member Since: 3/10/2007
Band Website: www.the-imports.com
Band Members: Ben Krug (vocals), Tom Krug (guitar), Joe Strell (bass), Tom Wall (drums)
Influences: Joy Division, PIL, Killing Joke, Gang of Four, Iggy Pop, Ramones, The Jam, The Cure
Sounds Like: Joy Division, PIL, Killing Joke
Record Label: Dansbane Elandet
Type of Label: Indie

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Work Begun on New IMPORTS Release

SAN FRANCISCO - Work has begun on the mastering of a new release on CD of old material of the 1980 Chicago-based post punk band The Imports. Tracks will include the two sides of their vinyl single "S...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:50:00 GMT