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The Chinkees

Band, 1997-2003 US, San Francisco
Alternative and Rock

The Chinkees were an American ska punk band fronted by Mike Park (formerly of Skankin' Pickle). The group debuted with 1998's The Chinkees Are Coming!, and followed with 1999's Peace Through Music and 2002's Searching for a Brighter Future before a greatest hits album was released in 2003. According to the liner notes for the band's debut album The Chinkees Are Coming!, the music was recorded by members of the band Tuesday with vocals provided by Mike Park. Subsequent albums were recorded all or in part by members Park, Miya Osaki, Greg Alesandro, Jason Thinh, and Steve Choi, as well as "guest" musicians, including Slapstick and Tuesday drummer Rob Kellenberger and Link 80's Steve Borth, often with members trading and playing different instruments than listed. All of the members were invol

     
Members
Miya Osaki
b, voc
PortraitMike Park
voc, sax US
PortraitSteve Choi
key, g, org US
Greg Alesandro Ikeda
g, voc
Richard Morin
dr
Jason Thinh
g, voc
Popular Tracks   
Big World on Peace Through Music by The Chinkees
You Don't Know on ...Are Coming by The Chinkees
Run Away on Peace Through Music by The Chinkees
Run for Help on Present Day Memories by The Lawrence Arms & The Chinkees
Not Your Pet on ...Are Coming by The Chinkees
She's My Friend on ...Are Coming by The Chinkees
Trace the Morning Time on K.A. MUSIC by The Chinkees
Hang on ...Are Coming by The Chinkees
Japanese Exchange Student on Peace Through Music by The Chinkees
Hana on Mailorder Is Fun! by Various Artists

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Band Membership
Discography

Title Artist Year Type
Plea For Peace (The Best Of The Chinkees)The Chinkees2003Compil.
Searching For A Brighter FutureThe Chinkees2002Album
Present Day MemoriesThe Lawrence Arms / The Chinkees2001Album
Plea For Peace EPThe Chinkees / Potshot / MU330 / Softball2000Album
Disport & The ChinkeesDisport & The Chinkees2000Album
Peace Through MusicThe Chinkees1999Album
Party Time Against Racism!Protex Blue And The Chinkees1999Album
The Chinkees …Are Coming!The Chinkees1998Album
Karaoke With… The ChinkeesThe Chinkees1997Single
The Chinkees Vs Fire Apple RedThe Chinkees Vs Fireapple RedSingle
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