Screeching Weasel is an American punk rock band consisting of Ben Weasel (vocals), Mike Kennerty (guitar), Mike Hunchback (guitar), Zach "Poutine" Brandner (bass) and Pierre Marche (drums). Screeching Weasel is originally from the Chicago suburb of Prospect Heights, Illinois. The band was formed in 1986 by Ben Weasel and John Jughead. Since their formation, Screeching Weasel have reformed several times with lineup changes. Ben Weasel has been the only constant member, though Jughead was present in every incarnation of the band until 2009. Other prominent members include guitarist/bassist Dan Vapid and drummer Dan Panic, who have each appeared on six of the band's studio albums, and Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt who appeared on one.
Links to Peel[]
Peel first played Screeching Weasel in October 1987 when he played tracks from their debut album. Further material from the group were played by the DJ until the late 90's.
Shows Played[]
- 20 October 1987: Say No! To Authority (LP - Screeching Weasel) Underdog
- 21 October 1987: I Can't Stand Myself (LP - Screeching Weasel) Underdog
- 03 November 1987: March Of The Lawn Mowers (LP - Screeching Weasel) Underdog
- 13 November 1987 (BBC World Service): unknown
- 13 November 1987 (BFBS): 'Cows (LP-Screeching Weasel)' (Underdog)
- 1988
- 12 April 1988: March Of The Lawn Mowers (LP - Screeching Weasel) What Goes On
- 1989
- 17 July 1989: Runaway (LP - Boogadaboogadaboogada!) Wetspots
- 20 July 1989: This Ain't Hawaii (album - Boogadaboogadaboogada!) Roadkill
- 05 August 1989 (BFBS): 'Mad At The Paper Boy (LP-Boogadaboogadaboogada)' (Wetspots)
- 1993
- 26 February 1993: 'Judy Is A Punk (LP-Ramones)' (Selfless)
- 14 March 1993 (BFBS): Judy Is A Punk (album - Ramones) Selfless
- 1994
- 23 September 1994: I Hate Your Guts On Sunday (CD - How To Make Enemies & Irritate People) Lookout!
- 30 September 1994: Time Bomb (album - How To Make Enemies And Irritate People) Lookout!
- 08 October 1994 (BFBS): Time Bomb (album - How To Make Enemies And Irritate People) Lookout!
- 15 October 1994: Kathy's On The Roof (LP - How To Make Enemies & Irritate People) Lookout
- 29 October 1994 (BFBS): 'Kathy's On The Roof (LP-How To Make Enemies And Irritate People)' (Lookout!)
- 1996
- 30 November 1996: ‘Cool Kids (CD - Bark Like A Dog )’ Fat Wreck Chords
- 07 December 1996: Phasers On Kill (CD - Bark Like A Dog) Fat Wreck Chords
- 14 December 1996: Cool Kids (album - Bark Like A Dog) Fat Wreck Chords
- December 1996 (FSK): Cool Kids (CD - Bark Like A Dog) Fat Wreck Chords
- 19 December 1996 (BBC World Service): Cool Kids (LP - Bark Like A Dog) Fat Wreck Chords
- 1998
- 17 March 1998: Compact Disc (CD - Major Label Debut) Panic Button
- March 1998 (FSK): Compact Disc (CD - Major Label Debut) Panic Button
- 1999
- 04 March 1999: Punk Rock Explained (v/a LP: Four On The Floor) Panic Button
- 11 March 1999 (Radio Eins): Punk Rock Explained (v/a album - Four On The Floor) Panic Button
- 22 March 1999 (BFBS): 'Punk Rock Explained (Compilation LP-Four On The Floor)' (Panic Button / Lookout)