The Fucking Champs
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Tim Green was a member of Nation of Ulysses, Lice, The Vile Cherubs and The Young Ginns. He has released various solo albums and remixes under the name Concentrick. He has also recorded and produced numerous bands through his own Louder Studios.
Drummer Tim Soete was the singer/guitarist of San Diego mod revivalists The Event and guitarist/vocalist for Santa Cruz band Tail Dragger.
Phil Manley is a founding member of Trans Am and has also released albums under his own name. In 2011, he collaborated with Earthless guitarist Isaiah Mitchell, under the name 'Mitchell Manley', to release an EP for Thrill Jockey. He also works as a recording engineer and has worked with numerous bands in the Bay Area.
Founding Champs guitarist Josh Smith was also a member of the cult San Francisco black metal band Weakling, as well as fronting the power pop band The Makes Nice and playing guitar in Drunk Horse. He is currently a member of The Futur Skullz.
Phil Manley stated in a January 31, 2011 interview that "The Champs have broken up. Tim Soete has moved to San Diego and Tim Green lives in Grass Valley, California. I have been playing a bit with Josh Smith, but not as the Champs".[2] Contrary to Mr. Manley's statement, The Fucking Champs recorded a remix of Justice's song "Civilization" for Justice's Civilization EP released June 6, 2011.
In 2023, the Champs reissued a brand new remaster of their debut double LP "III" on 12 inch vinyl.[3]
Members
Current[4]
- Tim Soete – drums, guitar, 9-string guitar, keyboards, vocals (1992–present)
- Tim Green – guitar, keyboards, vocals (1995–present)
- Phil Manley – guitar, 9-string guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals (2003–present)
Former
- Josh Smith – guitar, 9-string guitar, keyboards, vocals (1992–2003)
- Adam Cantwell – guitar (1993–1995) (also known from the band Spaceboy)
- Alex Wharton
Timeline
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Discography
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Studio albums
Collaborative releases
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Singles, EP's
Compilation albums
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External links
References
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