Skeleton Crew

Skeleton Crew

Band, 1982-1986 US
Rock, Jazz and Electronic

Skeleton Crew was a United States experimental rock and jazz group from 1982 to 1986, comprising core members Fred Frith (guitar) and Tom Cora (cello), with Zeena Parkins (harp) joining later. Best known for their live improvisation performances where they played various instruments simultaneously, they also recorded two studio albums Learn to Talk (1984) and The Country of Blinds (1986).

Members

	Fred Frith g *1949 US
	Tom Cora vc 1953-1998 US
	Zeena Parkins hrp, eb *1956 US
	Dave Newhouse *1953 US

Popular Tracks

Monster Mash (Mike's Main Radio Mix) on Monster Mash by Mike Shpanky Ross & Skeleton Crew

Monster Mash (Trancelvania Club Mix) on Monster Mash by Mike Shpanky Ross & Skeleton Crew

Monster Mash (DJ La Mort Mix) on Monster Mash by Mike Shpanky Ross & Skeleton Crew

Monster Mash (Mike's Main Club Mix) on Monster Mash by Mike Shpanky Ross & Skeleton Crew

Monster Mash (Disco Demon Club Mix) on Monster Mash by Mike Shpanky Ross & Skeleton Crew

Monster Mash (Dr. Brooks Future Throwback Mix) on Monster Mash by Mike Shpanky Ross & Skeleton Crew

Callalili on Pre-Historic...Dig! by Skeleton Crew

Sentimental on Pre-Historic...Dig! by Skeleton Crew

Kiss the World Goodbye on Pre-Historic...Dig! by Skeleton Crew

Chime for Change: If I Were a Boy on Chime for Change: If I Were a Boy by Skeleton Crew

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Band Membership

Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
Skeleton Crew	Skeleton Crew	2005	Compil.
Etymology	Skeleton Crew - Fred Frith - Tom Cora	1997	Album
Learn To Talk / Country Of Blinds	Skeleton Crew	1990	Compil.
The Country Of Blinds	Skeleton Crew	1986	Album
Learn To Talk	Skeleton Crew, Fred Frith, Tom Cora	1984	Album
Brno ´84	Skeleton Crew		Album

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