Theatre of Sheep was an American new wave band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 1982. They were popular locally but never made the jump to a wider audience.[1][2][3]

Theatre of Sheep
OriginPortland, Oregon, United States
GenresNew wave
Years active1982–1984, 2007, 2010
LabelsSheepish

History

edit

Theatre of Sheep formed in 1980 with a line-up of Rozz Rezabek (formerly of Negative Trend), Jimi Haskett (guitar), Brian Wassman (drums), John (Clifford) Goins (bass) and Lesli Arbuthnot (keyboards). Bassist Jim Wallace then replaced Goins. Their 1983 cassette-only release, A Cathartic Aquacade, was produced and engineered by Greg Sage, leader of Portland punk band the Wipers.

Theatre of Sheep's debut 12" extended play, A Quiet Crusade, was released on their own Sheepish label in 1983,[4] followed by a cassette-only collection, Theatre of Sheep's Greatest Hits.[5]

The band broke up in 1984.

Other projects

edit

Rezabek later released several solo recordings, including the 1999 album Lover Legend Liar,[6][7] and appeared in the 1998 documentary film Kurt & Courtney.

Legacy and reunions

edit

Theatre of Sheep were documented with the 2006 compilation album Old Flames.[8]

The band reunited for Portland shows at Slabtown in 2007.[3] and the closing of Satyricon in 2010.[9]

Members

edit
  • Rozz Rezabek – vocals (1980-1984, 2007, 2010)
  • Jimi Haskett – guitar (1980-1984, 2007, 2010)
  • Brian Wassman – drums (1980-1984)
  • Lesli Arbuthnot – keyboards (1980-1984, 2007, 2010)
  • John (Clifford) Goins – bass (1980)
  • Jim Wallace – bass/keyboards (1983, 2007, 2010)
  • Mark Sten – bass
  • Rob Ohearn – keyboards
  • Kevin Jarvis – drums

Discography

edit
  • A Cathartic Aquacade cassette (1983, self-released)
  • A Quiet Crusade 12" (1983, Sheepish)

Compilation albums

edit
  • Theatre of Sheep's Greatest Hits cassette (1984, Sheepish)
  • Old Flames (2007, self-released)

References

edit
  1. ^ Two Louies Magazine: History of Portland Rock: The Early 80's Archived 2009-11-02 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ rozzrezabek.com: Theatre of Sheep for Dummies
  3. ^ a b "The Last Pogo: Portland's old New-Wave champions Theatre of Sheep tend the flock". 19 December 2007.
  4. ^ "Theatre of Sheep – A Quiet Crusade (1983, Vinyl)". Discogs.
  5. ^ "Theatre of Sheep – Theatre of Sheep's Greatest Hits (1984, Cassette)". Discogs.
  6. ^ "Rozz Rezabek – Lover Legend Liar (1999, CD)". Discogs.
  7. ^ "Willamette Week | 25th Anniversary Issue | 1984". Archived from the original on 2005-03-24. Retrieved 2005-03-24.
  8. ^ "Theatre of Sheep – Old Flames (2006, CD)". Discogs.
  9. ^ portlandtribune.com, Sep 29, 2010
edit