Gob (band)

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Gob

Gob is a Canadian punk rock band from Langley, British Columbia formed in 1994. The band's trademark sound relies heavily on distorted guitars. Their single "I Hear You Calling" was featured on Electronic Arts's NHL 2002 video game. Other songs that have been featured in EA video games are "Give Up the Grudge" (Madden NFL 2004), "Oh! Ellin" (NHL 2004), "I've Been Up These Steps" (NHL 2003), and "Sick With You" (NHL 2003). The band has appeared on several outdoor music festivals, the most well-known being Vans Warped Tour.

Early history

The roots of Gob trace back to Theo Goutzinakis (guitar, vocals) and Tom Thacker (guitar, vocals) meeting at Brookswood Secondary School in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. With the addition of drummer Patrick Paszana, known to fans as "Wolfman Pat", and bassist Kelly Macauley, the band released its untitled, nine-track album in 1994.

Due to personal differences, Kelly was replaced by Jamie Fawkes and in 1995 Gob released Too Late... No Friends. The album was a major breakthrough and saw the band earn a large following due to their unique videos, constant touring and their frenetic live performances. Shortly after releasing their first album, Gob released another limited-edition Green Beans and Almonds 7-inch containing four songs.

After allegedly abandoning the band mid-tour, leaving Gob to play the remaining dates as a three-piece, Fawkes was asked to leave and was temporarily replaced by Happy Kreter, a friend of the band, until a permanent replacement was found in Craig Wood. In 1997, a 7-inch Gob/The McRackins split release entitled Has Fil Flipped? was pressed, along with Ass Seen on TV, a Gob/Another Joe split release.

Late 1990s

As Gob begun work on their second album, Pat had a daughter and decided to leave the band to spend time with his family. Gabe Mantle (formerly of Vancouver hardcore band Brand New Unit) took over on drums, and the band recorded How Far Shallow Takes You. The album had a darker, more personal tone and had a heavier sound than Gob had produced in the past. The album sold well in Canada, and the band obtained a strong loyal fan-base. Singles from the album included "Beauville" and their first single, "What To Do". The video for "What To Do" was directed by Jason Priestly,and featured Terry David Mulligan.

Gob covered The Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black", which was featured in the film, Stir of Echoes starring Kevin Bacon and can be heard in the 2004 miniseries Salem’s Lot.

Their song Self-Appointed Leader, was also used in the wrestling documentary Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows, and appears on the soundtrack released for that movie as well.

2000-present

The band released World According to Gob, in 2001. This album was Gob's most successful album to date. The sound took a slight departure from their early punk rock sound and displayed growth in their songwriting and in their musicianship. Singles released from WATG include "For The Moment", "I Hear You Calling", and "No Regrets".

In 2002, Gob recorded the F.U. EP. "Ming Tran" was released as a single for the EP which also featured a re-recorded version of a classic Gob song "Soda", 2 exclusive tracks, "L.A Song" and "Sick With You," as well as new tracks from the forthcoming full-length album Foot in Mouth Disease, which was released on Arista Records in April 2003. Singles from Foot in Mouth Disease include "Give Up the Grudge" and "Oh! Ellin".

In 2004, longtime bassist Wood left the band to play guitar for Canadian superstar Avril Lavigne. The band have since recruited a bassist known only to fans as "Peter Pan" or, more commonly, Tyson, as Gob's members are on a 'first-name basis' with their fans. (All albums credit the musicians simply by their first names, as well.)

Gob's friendship with several Canadian bands has come up often in the past few years. Cone of Sum 41 has filled in on bass for some Gob live shows since Craig Wood's departure. During Gob's downtime, Tom Thacker has played guitar for Sum 41 live since the departure of their guitarist, Dave Baksh..

The latest album, "Muertos Vivos", was released on Cobraside November 27, 2007 in the U.S. and was released in Canada on Aquarius Records October 23. They recruited Tyson Maiko as their bassist. On past tours in 2008 they have shared the stage with Billy Talent, NOFX, The Loved Ones, Sickcity, Brown Sound, Sloan, State of Shock, Alexisonfire, Van Bran 3000, The Saint Catherines, Daniel Wesley, Ill Scarlett, Theory of a Deadman, Puddle Of Mudd, and 3 Doors Down.

The first single off the album is "We're All Dying", however the song "Prescription" is the first from the new album released on the band's MySpace. They shot the video for "We're All Dying", as well as their second single "Underground", on September 4 & 5, 2007, in downtown Vancouver. The final single off the album is Banshee Song.

Tyson Maiko has recently left the band and was replaced by Steven Fairweather.

Band Members

Current members

• Tom Thacker - lead vocals, guitar (1994–present)
• Theo Goutzinakis - guitar, vocals (1994–present)
• Gabe Mantle - drums, percussion (1998–present)
• Steven Fairweather - bass, backing vocals (2008–present)

Former members

• Patrick "Wolfman Pat" Paszana - drums, backing vocals (1994–1998)
• Kelly Macauley - bass, backing vocals (1994–1995)
• Jamie Fawkes - bass, backing vocals (1995–1996)
• Happy Kreter - bass, backing vocals (1996)
• Craig Wood - bass, backing vocals (1996–2004)
• Tyson Maiko - bass, backing vocals (2007–2008)

Guest

• Cone McCaslin -- bass, backing vocals (2007)

Appearances in other media

• Gob appeared on the Canadian television show Being Ian.
• Gob's song "Self-Appointed Leader" was in the movie and soundtrack for Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows.
• Gob's song "I Hear You Calling" is featured on the soundtrack of the video game NHL 2002 by EA Sports.
• Gob's song "I've Been Up These Steps" and an EA Exclusive "Sick With You" are featured on the soundtrack of the video game NHL 2003 by EA Sports.
• Gob's song "Oh Ellin!" is featured on the soundtrack of the video game NHL 2004 by EA Sports.
• Gob appeared in the movie Going the Distance (briefly towards the end)
• Gob also appeared in the movie "Sharp as Marbles" released in 2008.
• Gob stickers and posters are seen at least twice on episodes of Supernatural.
• The song "Give Up the Grudge" appears in the soundtrack of American Wedding. This song also features in the movie (at the start of the bachelor-party scene).
• Gob's cover of The Rolling Stones's Paint It, Black is played over the end credits in the 2004 TV film adaption of Stephen King's novel 'Salem's Lot.
• Gob's song "Give Up the Grudge" was featured on EA Sports' Madden NFL 2004.
• A Gob sticker is placed behind Steve Jocz (Sum 41) in the music video "Motivation" by Sum 41
• In an episode of Breaker High the character Jimmy is seen wearing Gob's toilet logo t-shirt which he claims to be his favourite.

Discography

Date of Release	Title	Label	US Billboard Peak	UK Peak	US Sales
1994	Gob (Self Titled)	Landspeed Records
1995	Too Late... No Friends	Mint Records
May 13, 1997	Ass Seen on TV	Sony BMG Music Entertainment
December 8, 1998	How Far Shallow Takes You	Landspeed Records
January 23, 2001	World According to Gob	Sony BMG Music Entertainment	#194
October 8, 2002	F.U. EP	Nettwerk
April 1, 2003	Foot in Mouth Disease	Sony BMG Music Entertainment	#132
November 27, 2007	Muertos Vivos	Aquarius

External links

• Gobfans.com
• Interview with Tom and Theo
• Interview with Gob (video)
• Gob at AllMusic
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• Interview with Tom Thacker The Lance, Jan. 28, 2009.
• Interview with Tom Thacker March 2009