Anyone remember these guys? I still have a tape by them called 'two cartons of youghurt and a trumpet'. Its from about 1988/89....they were definately different. I hear they were popular around Sheffield? Any info would be much appreciated.

Mick Smith, their singer/songwriter, is an old mate of mine, Havent seen him in a while, but last time I bumped into him on the moor hed just packed in another band of his (fanny batter and the fur burgers) and was starting with a new one, the car-painters (we dont make furniture, we paint cars). Dont know if theyve started playing live yet, he was looking for a drummer.

I spoke to someone today about the band and she said she had seen them a couple of times, she said they were all a bit mental, didn't they all share a house? I like the song 'Gerald the Horse' whoever wrote that needs an award its a classic

Originally posted by slh73
Mick Smith, their singer/songwriter, is an old mate of mine, Havent seen him in a while, but last time I bumped into him on the moor hed just packed in another band of his (fanny batter and the fur burgers)

Was he also in Doobree Furkin And The Battered Fur Burger band?

Saw 'em at the George IV in about 1987. Mental indeed.

And there was that other finely named Sheffield band around then - The F**k City S**tters.

Nice.

Ah yes, wasn't the FCS fronted by a chap called Pete, I got one of their ep's. Remember GGF as well?

I saw Slopdosh at the Hallamshire and Take Two

Mick used to work the door at Take Two, back in the days of Slopdosh. Keep an eye open for him around town, hes a difficult bloke to miss. 6'10", shaved head, fair few facial piercings, the words "RAMONES" and "CICCONE" tattooed in heavy black block letters down each forearm, and a tattoo of a bottle of hendersons relish that stretches from his ankle to his knee. Top bloke.

Originally posted by slh73
and a tattoo of a bottle of hendersons relish that stretches from his ankle to his knee. Top bloke.

LOL!! :lol:

Originally posted by slh73
Mick used to work the door at Take Two, back in the days of Slopdosh. Keep an eye open for him around town, hes a difficult bloke to miss. 6'10", shaved head, fair few facial piercings, the words "RAMONES" and "CICCONE" tattooed in heavy black block letters down each forearm, and a tattoo of a bottle of hendersons relish that stretches from his ankle to his knee. Top bloke.

I have it on good authority the MS NEVER worked on the door of T2 nor ANY door for that matter, but it was however the Bass player Tommy who worked there. Maybe I should conduct my research with those who actually know eh? Thanks anyway.

I have it on good authority the MS NEVER worked on the door of T2 nor ANY door for that matter, but it was however the Bass player Tommy who worked there. Maybe I should conduct my research with those who actually know eh? Thanks anyway.

Fair enough, Im only going on stories told to me by Mick. I do know the bloke, I havent seen him in a while. Used to use the same tattoo/piercing studio as him (Designer Skin, West Bar, now closed down)..Can even give you an address if you want to get in touch with him...he lives in Greenhill.

Also:

Anyone remember these guys? I still have a tape by them called 'two cartons of youghurt and a trumpet'. Its from about 1988/89....they were definately different. I hear they were popular around Sheffield? Any info would be much appreciated.

Any info will be much appreciated? Maybe Ill keep any other info I have for someone who does appreciate it next time. ******.

Your information is warmly recieved. Any information on the band should be very interesting... maybe a biog....band members (and what they are doing now etc?).

I would still like to know who is credited for writing GERALD THE HORSE?

Thanks

slopdosh used to be doobrie firkin and the battered fir burgers. they played some dolebusters gigs mid-eighties, some with trolley dog shag starring steve mackie, later of pulp.

i still know mixmiff the singer... i was their drummer (the car-painters) for a few rehearsals at the end of 2001.

i also played for the f*** city sh**ters from 1986 to 1990 (mentioned in this thread) and ggf, maniac, slbc, pasc and others

I remember them... :clap: Does anyone remember that other great littleknown band that was around about the same time...
Lawn Mower Death :headbang:

Originally posted by honeyplanet
I remember them... :clap: Does anyone remember that other great littleknown band that was around about the same time...
Lawn Mower Death :headbang:

Yep,I Remember Lawnmower Deth,They Tended To Support Acid Reign A Lot.Now They Were A Good Crap Band.I Can Remember Them Playing At The Leadmill With "H" Coming On The Stage In A Suit.They Did Some Good Gigs In Sheffield.

Time For A Re-Union,Lads?:headbang:

Watch out grandma the lawnmowers comimg...............
:headbang:

to ALL the BOBBAR fans out there i have the facts you may sometimes be miss lead about.

the BOBBAR is still going strong in Sheffield. take a good wiff in the air while youre standing at the bus stop!!!!

from the days of ;
...THE GOOZEGOGGS
....DOOBREE FIRKIN & THE BATTERED FURBURGERS (NOt band)
....SLOPDOSH BOBBAR & IVAN CRUMP
....FANNY FLANNELS & HER CHOCOLATE STARFISH
....CARPAINTERS

I am the person who gave birth to ALL the above.

the latest venture is.....

BIG CHIEF HUMMING BOBBAR

soon to be heard on jane kitsons show raw talent on bbc radio sheffield.

and also soon to be released.....

TUNA PANTS THE SINGLES 1914 - 1964.
if its not in the shop when you ask for it demand to know why

gigs to be anounced

HAVE YOU GOT BOBBAR ON YOUR SHOES?????

Originally posted by slh73
Fair enough, Im only going on stories told to me by Mick. I do know the bloke, I havent seen him in a while. Used to use the same tattoo/piercing studio as him (Designer Skin, West Bar, now closed down)..Can even give you an address if you want to get in touch with him...he lives in Greenhill.



assume that "the king" aka tommy
(who was the cause of slopdosh splitting)
is telling the truth, lmfao.!!!!!!!!!

i live in a teepee now in a place called wyattspit. however it would be nice for those claiming to know me not to tell the world where im living!!!!!:hihi:

Originally posted by THE KING
I have it on good authority the MS NEVER worked on the door of T2 nor ANY door for that matter, but it was however the Bass player Tommy who worked there. Maybe I should conduct my research with those who actually know eh? Thanks anyway.


i have it on even gooderer authority that tommy only ate chips and stood by the door at take two because he didnt have enough to get in!

ask any of the lads who worked there! we were there and all our stories match, however we only have tommys word for it! lol

and he never shared his chips!!!

selt and viginar any one???

Tommy worked the door at the Wap for a bit though right? At least, he hung around there for a bit...

Originally posted by MR_BOBBAR
I am the person who gave birth to ALL the above.


Is this person Mix Mif of the Vally?

yes it is!

i can vouch for him if you like! :)

Originally posted by pete_fcs
yes it is!

i can vouch for him if you like! :)




and i can toooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Originally posted by Modesty
Is this person Mix Mif of the Vally?




i think you'll find that's MIXMIF

one word. six letters and do you mean

"off on t valley"?????

and who may you beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee??

Originally posted by MR_BOBBAR
and i can toooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

sadly, so can i..... :P

I used to love this band.

i used to hang around with dave, tommy and miksmiff
i still have an old demo tape somethere.........i think, saw em loads, dont think i have any pics tho, was always too wasted to take a camera out :P

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4403&highlight=slopdosh

haven't we already had a thread about these?

PT

Maybe thats why Chumpy put a link up eh? ;)

I've been on myspaxe and found big chief humming bobbar formally of:

GOOZGOGZ

DOOBREE FIRKIN AND THE BATTERED FURBURGERS

SLOPDOSH BOBBAR AND IVAN CRUMP

CARPAINTERS

FANNY FLANNELS AND HER CHOCOLATE STARFISH

ONE SYLABLE

and now ,my favourite ever music in the whole world ever-

BIG CHIEF HUMMING BOBBAR

Check it out!!!! myspace.com/hummingbobbar

you'l laugh till you wee :)

Mick Smith..... was starting with a new one, the car-painters (we dont make furniture, we paint cars). Dont know if theyve started playing live yet, he was looking for a drummer.

I was the carpainter's drummer for a while!

and i had a cuppa tea with the legendary mixmif in t.j.hughe's cafe last thursday! he is a GENIUS

:)

Yes, agreed :) he is a very talented man! I've had a few cups of coffee with him and I'm constantly suprised by his seamingly limitless imagination and talent!! For anyone else who's looking for new stuff by him he's got loads of CD's out, think i've got 10 or more he's done since 1990 an thats no where near all of them!!!

Will I be able to get them in regular record shops the next time I'm in the UK?

Your best bet is to get in touch with him on myspace, or, keep checking and i will get you an email address for you to contact direct, limited record shops should probably stock his stuff. You could also take his advice on myspace and ask the clerk instore if they have tuna pants (his latest release).

Slopdosh originated in a shared house at Firvale and I was in the pre Slopodosh line-up called "Skurvey Mutton". Tommy left for a while and Ratty joined on bass then Tommy re-joined and I left and got married. Ratty is "Ray Stuarts'" son who used to be a dj on radio hallam. I'm still in touch with Tommy and Dave Oates but I haven't seen Ral for a few years. The guy who worked the door at Take Two was Froggy who used to be a big fan of The Levellers and King Kurt. I got on Charlie Harpers' rider after the UK subs gig there and got slightly ****** with Charlie!!

Nice to see folks talking about Slopdosh! I was the drummer (Mick) for a while back in around 1988-1991ish I think, so long ago! I left the band and formed Midnight Realm with Gary Spooner which was the prerequisite to the mighty Reprobate.

Have a look on you tube and search for slopdosh, there's some tracks on there including Gerald and Sunday Sport! Check mix' site out too, he's got loads of stuff on there and it's all classic mixmif.

Si

I never really met Mixmif. When I was with the Skurvey line-up Dave left for a while and the band seemed to fall apart. Justin joined for a while on guitar and didn't really fill Daves shoes although we had a few laughs. We tried to write but were very inexperienced. Justin went on to from "Bendy Future" and was the frontman/vocalist. I got back together with Tommy about 1997 with Chris Holland on lead guitar and we did some recording. Tommy left as did Chris and Chris formed "Sikorski" and later "Camper Dog" who did the pub rock circuit for a bit. I eventually joined "The Rubber Band" as lead guitar and vocals and we did The Deepend and the pub rock cover band circuit which included The Riverside and Trippets. I'm still on the lookout for another band although I don't get much time in between my Cert Ed and teaching guitar for the WEA. I get to the jam sessions at the Malin and the Springvale now and again though which can be a laugh. I have played there with Ian "Dog" Staves who was in a band called "Ready Rolled".

Nice to see folks talking about Slopdosh! I was the drummer (Mick) for a while back in around 1988-1991ish I think,
you was mick for a while?

The front man then didn't really exist it was more of a collective of like minded crazies who just liked to get together and jam a tune out. we all tried our best to model ourselves on characters from mad max two. I was "The toe cutter" and bleached half my hair blond on one side. As a biker I made quite a wierd sight to behold I spose.

yep, only for the purposes of drumming with slopdosh - I'm now called sharon and have bigger tits than jordon ;)

Mixmif - the man is a legend. Nice guy. He used to live just down the road from me when I was up at Gleadless. I have a photo somewhere of him - he would have been seventeen or eighteen at the time. He used to drop in to my flat from time to time.

to ALL the BOBBAR fans out there i have the facts you may sometimes be miss lead about.

the BOBBAR is still going strong in Sheffield. take a good wiff in the air while youre standing at the bus stop!!!!

from the days of ;
...THE GOOZEGOGGS
....DOOBREE FIRKIN & THE BATTERED FURBURGERS (NOt band)
....SLOPDOSH BOBBAR & IVAN CRUMP
....FANNY FLANNELS & HER CHOCOLATE STARFISH
....CARPAINTERS

I am the person who gave birth to ALL the above.

the latest venture is.....

BIG CHIEF HUMMING BOBBAR

soon to be heard on jane kitsons show raw talent on bbc radio sheffield.

and also soon to be released.....

TUNA PANTS THE SINGLES 1914 - 1964.
if its not in the shop when you ask for it demand to know why

gigs to be anounced

HAVE YOU GOT BOBBAR ON YOUR SHOES?????

I've just been having a few beers with Fanny Flannels.

:hihi::hihi:We used to share a practice room on baily street with slopdosh, i found their lyrics scattered around the room, very amusing specially the one about the dead granny!!!!:hihi::hihi: