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This is the official myspace page for the original American band known as the LIBERTINES US, formed in 1983.


History:
Back in Cincinnati, Ohio circa 1983, the original power trio consisted of Walt Hodge (guitar & words), Randy Cheek (bass), and Joe Hamm (drums). Randy came up with the name while reading an old book (you can guess the title and author) written by a French aristocrat renowned for scandalous behavior... Anyway, after 1986, they expanded to a quartet, adding Jimmy D (guitar), and Greg Blanton replacing Joe on drums. By the early 90s, Randy had found success playing with the Ass Ponys. Ted Nagel filled in on bass during that time. Jimmy D, a notorious tour manager and sound engineer, took to the road. After playing and recording throughout the Midwest for a decade, the band went into hibernation for thirteen years. During the break, their previous recordings were eventually remastered and digitized for re-release.
Recent:
In 2005, Jimmy D convinced Walt and Randy that it was time to reunite, starting with a few charity events using the alias Los Amigos del Jimmy D. They had fun with the project, especially with fans who thought they had become a mariachi band...

Now:
In 2006, they reloaded with their favorite Libertunes, and headed back to Newport, KY where they started. With longtime friend Todd "T-Lo" Witt (BPA, Wolverton Brothers, Go To Hell) drumming, and some excellent new material added to their extensive catalog, they sound better than ever.
"Jingle, jangle, crunch! One of the indie-rock greats of the '80s returns".
[The Big Takeover. issue 60]
Discography
2007 - GREATEST HITS - the LIBERTINES US (CD) LM726
2006 - REUNION - the LIBERTINES US (CD EP) LM714
1988 - Tilt-A-Whirl - the LIBERTINES (us) Megadisc (Dutch LP) MD7909
1987 - OHIO - the LIBERTINES (us) DayOne (cassette) LC-008
1986 - Voices from the Past b/w Something in the Water - DayOne (7 single)
1984 - Everybody wants to be my Sister b/w Swayback - DayOne (7 single)
1989 - 3 Countries For Sale - Megadisc (Dutch comp. CD) MDC7907
1988 - Raw Cuts Vol. 9 American Psych Wars 3 - Satellite Records (UK comp. album)
1988 - Its So Hard to be Cool in an Uncool World - I Wanna Records (comp. album) IW005
1988 - Where the Hell are the Good Scissors? - Man-Cub Records (comp. album) Mancub 101
1988 - Jockey Club Its a Helluva Thing - No Pretense Records (comp. cassette) 9C409
1986 - Beasts from the East - Bomp/Voxx Records (comp. album) VXS200.035
All of our songs are written and performed by the Libertines US.
Copyright 2007, 2006, 1998, 1987, 1986, 1985 by the Libertines US for Libertines Music/BMI.
All rights reserved.
The Libertines US wish to dedicate this page to Ben Voss. We were humbled by his kindness and generousity.
Sincere thanks to Jack Rabid and the Big Take Over magazine for keeping the fire burning. One of the best music magazines on the planet. Kudos as well to the City Beat and Enquirer staff for an outstanding job promoting Cincinnati's superb music scene.
Many thanks as well to Shawn Abnoxious, James Broscheid, Alan Combs, Barbara Davidson, and Dave Steed for use of photographs.
To friends and family, thank you for sticking with us through thick and thin. None of this matters without you.
Walt maintains this page, and will respond to inquiries as often as he can. Thank you for your interest!

www.theLIBERTINES.US


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Music:

Member Since: 5/2/2006
Band Website: www.theLIBERTINES.us " theLIBERTINES.us
Band Members:
Walt Hodge - guitar, vocals
Randy Cheek - bass
Jimmy D - guitar
T-Lo Witt - drums

Influences: In no particular order:

The Gun Club, The Flesh Eaters, Echo and the Bunnymen, Killing Joke, Sex Pistols, Ramones, Blondie, Velvet Underground, Dream Syndicate, Replacements, REM, Buzzcocks, Flatt and Scruggs, Jason & the Nashville Scorchers, Cheap Trick, The Dickies, Humble Pie, Toxic Reasons, Eleventh Dream Day, T Rex, Johnny Winter, Lords of the New Church, Steppenwolf, Iggy Pop, The Stooges, The Rain Parade, Joy Division, PIL, The Hollies, Cream, Bootsy, Peter Tosh, The Archies, Alleycats, Ray Charles, The Clash, Bob Dylan, Get Smart, Robert Fripp, Roy Clark, Buck Owens, John Mclaughlin, The Feelies, Charlie Pride, Generation X, Black Oak Arkansas, Love Tractor, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, X, Allman Brothers Band, Black Sabbath, Rank and File, The Specials, Alice Cooper, Rick Derringer, Circle Jerks, Jimi Hendrix, Gang of Four, The Killer Jerry Lee Lewis, Fear, Roy Buchanan, Pylon, The Ventures, Mitch Easter, The Jam, Motorhead, The Cramps, Royal Crescent Mob, Aerosmith, James Brown, U2, Joe Tex, Deep Purple, XTC, Lene Lovich, Tex and the Horseheads, The Customs, Led Zepplin, The Church, Merle Haggard, Judas Priest, The Sonics, the Libertines US, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Embarrassment, The Long Ryders, Thirteenth Floor Elevators, Norman Greenbaum, Jeff Beck, The Cult, MC5, girls, cars, money, death, and the Rolling Stones.

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My Blog

Voices from the Past is NUMBER 1 on KIAC Big 50!

Nipping at the heels of their Top 5 hit, Bad Memories Burn, the Libertines US have topped the KIAC Big 50 chart this week with Voices from the Past! www.iacmusic.com ...
Posted by the Libertines US on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 03:56:00 PST

Thursday, July 26 at Northside Tavern!


Posted by the Libertines US on Tue, 03 Jul 2007 06:49:00 PST

Bad Memories Burn up to number 4 on KIAC Big 50 chart!

Okay, it started out at number 42 out of 50 the first week.   Gotta start somewhere, right?  Well, it went to 35 for week two, then 26 week three, and 17 for week four.&n...
Posted by the Libertines US on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 05:48:00 PST

Voted Cincinnati's Best for 2007!

Our fair midwestern city has it's share of great bands and music of most any genre.  The scene here is very good, with a number of cool venues to play.  To help music lovers keep track of wh...
Posted by the Libertines US on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 05:15:00 PST

BTO review of the Southgate House show! Top 10 again!

Check this out! Big Takeover TOP TEN! AGAIN! http://www.bigtakeover.com/top-ten/Jack-Rabid-070121 officially dubbed a "sick maniac"...  i love this guy! sincere thanks to jack for the great revi...
Posted by the Libertines US on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:17:00 PST

the Libs US make the BTO Top Ten!

Check out Jack Rabid's article in Big Takeover... Big Takeover Top 10 Our favorite music publication!  We love BTO! -w  ...
Posted by the Libertines US on Fri, 03 Nov 2006 03:14:00 PST

Our showcase schedule for MPMF

Friday, September 22 at Guido's Corner Tap stage, the Libs are on at 1:15 am.  Also appearing Fairmount Girls, Exit Clov, The Platforms, and Jodi Jett!  Saturday, September 23 at Rhino's Op...
Posted by the Libertines US on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:10:00 PST

the Libertines US featured in CityBeat!

Check out Brian Baker's article in this week's edition of CityBeat! http://www.citybeat.com/2006-07-12/music.shtml If you're in Cincinnati on Friday, July 14...  Come to Northside Tavern for the ...
Posted by the Libertines US on Thu, 13 Jul 2006 05:36:00 PST

Cincinnati Underground Reunion Show!


Posted by the Libertines US on Mon, 03 Jul 2006 07:09:00 PST

Thank you for your support

On behalf of the Libertines US, I want to thank all of our friends and curiosity seekers for visiting this myspace page.  There are many millions of other places you could be on myspace, and...
Posted by the Libertines US on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 03:16:00 PST