
Fastbacks were a Seattle, Washington, punk rock band. Formed in 1979 by songwriter/guitarist Kurt Bloch (born August 28, 1960), and friends Lulu Gargiulo (guitar and vocals, born October 12, 1960) and Kim Warnick (bass and vocals, born April 7, 1959), they disbanded in 2001. Their sound mixed a generally punk rock approach to vocals and sound textures with poppy tunes and strong musicianship. Although these three band members remained fairly constant, they went through numerous drummers, including Duff McKagan, later of Guns N' Roses.
Links to Peel[]
A band that Peel gave considerable airtime to between the late 80's and mid-90's on his radio programmes, especially when signing to the Sub Pop label. His wife, Sheila, nominated their track, 'Impatience', as her record of the week, according to Peel on his 30 March 1991 show.
Shows Played[]
- 07 March 1988: Wrong, Wrong, Wrong (LP - And His Orchestra) Popllama
- 22 March 1988: If You Tried (album - And His Orchestra) Popllama
- 18 April 1988: If You Tried (LP - And His Orchestra) Popllama
- 1989
- 29 March 1989: In The Winter (7") Subway Organization
- 17 April 1989: In The Winter (7") The Subway Organisation
- 26 June 1989: Wrong Wrong Wrong (7") Subway Organization
- 01 July 1989 (BFBS): 'Wrong Wrong Wrong (7")' (Subway Organisation)
- 05 July 1989: Wrong Wrong Wrong (7") Subway Organisation
- 24 July 1989: Wrong, Wrong, Wrong (LP - ...And His Orchestra) Popllama
- 1990
- 27 September 1990: Trouble Sleeping (LP - Very, Very Powerful Motor) Blaster!
- 13 October 1990: Trouble Sleeping (LP - Very, Very Powerful Motor) Blaster!
- 16 December 1990: In The Summer (LP - Very, Very Powerful Motor) Popllama
- 1991
- 10 March 1991: 'Impatience (2x7"-The Answer Is You)' (Sub Pop)
- 16 March 1991: 'Impatience (2x7"-The Answer Is You)' (Sub Pop)
- 23 March 1991 (BFBS): 'Impatience (2x7"-The Answer Is You.)' (Sub Pop)
- 30 March 1991: Impatience (2x7" - The Answer Is You) Sub Pop
- 14 June 1991 (BFBS): Impatience (2x7" - The Answer Is You) Sub Pop
- 15 June 1991: Impatience (single - The Answer Is You) Sub Pop
- Peel 003 (Radio Bremen): Impatience (2x7" - The Answer Is You) Sub Pop
- 1992
- 15 August 1992: Hot Rods To Heaven (v/a 3x7" - Estrus Gearbox) Estrus
- 24 August 1992 (BFBS): Hot Rods To Heaven (EP - Estrus Gearbox) Estrus
- 1993
- 19 March 1993: Gone To The Moon (7") Sub Pop
- 09 April 1993 (John Peel Is Jakki Brambles): Gone To The Moon (7” single) Sub Pop
- 1995
- 12 August 1995: I Live In A Car (7 inch split with Meices) Gearhead