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The Mekons
Revenge Of The Mekons

Album US 2015 on Music Box Films label
Rock, Folk, World and (Folk Rock, Country Rock)

a film by Joe Angio. Duration : 95 Minutes. REVENGE OF THE MEKONS chronicles the unlikely career of the genre-defying collective notorious for being—as rock critic Greil Marcus notes—“the band that took punk ideology most seriously.” Born out of the 1977 British punk scene, the Mekons progressed from a group of socialist art students with no musical skills to the prolific, raucous progeny of Hank Williams. Joe Angio’s exuberant documentary follows their improbable history – a surprising and influential embrace of folk and country music; forays into the art world (collaborations with Vito Acconci and Kathy Acker); and consistent bad luck with major record labels. Among the celebrated fans who appear on screen to testify to the power of their music and artistic innovations are authors Jonathan Franzen (The Corrections) and Luc Sante (Low Life), musician/actor Will Oldham, film director Mary Harron (I SHOT ANDY WARHOL), comedian/ musician Fred Armisen (Portlandia), and critic Greil Marcus (Mystery Train). REVENGE OF THE MEKONS reveals how, four decades into an ever-evolving career, punk’s reigning contrarians continue to make bold, unpredictable music while staying true to the punk ethos. CAST OF CHARACTERS Mekons JON LANGFORD: cofounder, singer, guitarist. In addition to work with the Mekons, Jon plays in numerous bands, including the Waco Brothers, the Pine Valley Cosmonauts and Wee Hairy Beasties. A respected artist who exhibits internationally, Jon also hosts the popular radio program, “The Eclectic Company” and lives in Chicago. TOM GREENHALGH: cofounder, singer, guitarist. The father of four young children, Greenhalgh is a visual artist who works in the Department of Work and Pensions in Exeter. He lives in the Devon countryside near Tiverton. SUSIE HONEYMAN: Violinist. Joined Mekons in 1983. Runs the Grey Gallery with her artist husband Jock McFadyen and lives in London. SALLY TIMMS: singer and the Mekons’ unofficial road manager. Full-time Mekon since 1985, she lives in Chicago. RICO BELL (ERIC BELLIS): Singer, accordionist. Joined the Mekons in 1985. In addition to a solo career, Eric is a well-regarded visual artist and lives in Los Angeles. LU EDMONDS: Multi-instrumentalist, singer. Joined the Mekons in 1985. A founding member of the Damned, Lu travels frequently to Central Asia, where he records and archives indigenous folk music in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Lives in London and Kyzyl, Siberia. STEVE GOULDING: Drummer. Joined the Mekons in 1985. A former member of Graham Parker and the Rumour, Steve was the house drummer for Stiff Records, where he played drums on Elvis Costello’s “Watching the Detectives.” Lives in New York City. SARAH CORINA: Bassist. Joined the Mekons in 1992. Also plays bass with Striplight. Associate Mekons KEVIN LYCETT: Mekons cofounder Lycett still contributes lyrics and “inspiration” to the band, as well as contributing to the band’s art projects. He lives in Leeds. MARK “CHALKIE” WHITE: Mekons cofounder and original lead singer who prides himself on possessing “no musical ability whatsoever.” Teaches art and lives in in Cranbrook, Kent. ANDY CORRIGAN: Mekons cofounder and other original lead singer, Corrigan runs a company which provides technical and logistical support for touring bands. Lives in Stowmarket, Suffolk. ROS ALLEN: Mekons’ original bassist. Left the Mekons to become bass player for Delta 5. A former Disney animator, she currently teaches art at Sunderland University, near her home in Tynemouth. DICK TAYLOR: Guitarist who played in the Mekons from 1985-1992. Founding member of the Pretty Things and original member of the Rolling Stones. Lives on the Isle of Wight. ROBERT WORBY: Mekons’ recording engineer and keyboard player, primarily in the 1980s. An electronic composer and sound artist who has collaborated with John Cage, Peter Greenaway and Michael Nyman, Worby hosts the BBC Radio 3 program “Hear and Now.” Lives in London.

Musicians

	The Mekons , *1977 GB album by
	Rico Bell acc, voc, GB accordion, vocals, harmonica
	Sarah Corina b, GB bass
	Steve Goulding dr, bvoc, *1954 GB drums, vocals
	Jon Langford voc, g, *1957 GB guitar, vocals
	Tom Greenhalgh g, voc, *1956 GB guitar, vocals, melodica
	Lu Edmonds g, *1957 GB vocals, lute, saz
	Susie Honeyman vn, *1960 GB violin, vocals
	Sally Timms voc, *1959 GB vocals

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