A quick post before I cycle to the dentist and infos from an unknown person which I found on the net at some point: 63 Monroe came into being in mid 1980 in London Ontario. It wasn't exactly a new band. It actually was a name change from N.F.G. (No Fucking Good) to 63 Monroe. The punk band NFG could no longer get work because of their notorious reputation. The members at this point in time were, Steven R. Stunning (vocals), Markii Burnaway (guitar), Mark DeRoux (bass) and Pete Lambourghini (drums). The band played its first job as 63 Monroe in Grand Bend, Ontario without incident and got steady work until a very brief break-up in 1981.
The band reformed months later with a new bassist named Pete Dekoker and a new drummer Jeff (Rooster) Rooth just in time for the release of their debut recording, this superb 12Inch on Nardem Records. In 1983 the new line up released a cassette titled Reign Of Terror. Soon after the band signed on with Savvy Records and released two singles. Oddly, these singles were both cover tunes; Henry VIII and a ripping version of White Christmas. In 1985 the band released their debut Stinkin Out The Joint perhaps their best known release. The band supported this album playing many gigs including CBGB's in New York City.
In early 1989, Markii Burnaway returned to the band. 63 Monroe began recording sessions with intentions of releasing a new album. With everything seemingly going well and sounding as good as ever, the band parted ways playing its last performance in August 1990 at "Call The Office" in London, Ontario Canada. 63 Monroe's greatest asset is their wildly energetic live performances. Taking nothing away from their recorded work, it was almost impossible for this energy to be transformed on to their recordings. And then...63 Monroe reunited July 5th and 6th 2002..and is back in business. Great record with seven goodies and popular on numerous compilations as well.
Great Blog;)
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