The are an American early punk band, that are often cited as an inspiration to many around the LA punk scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their music predates hardcore and is an aggressive yet melodic bridge. The Cheifs are often cited as the band that bridged the gap between West Coast punk and hardcore. They were a favorite of bands like The Descendents and Bad Religion. Their 45 EP "Blues" (Playgems, 1980) sells for $250 to $400. They have been included on Killed By Death compilations, and in 1997 a CD of their collective works was released.
History On October 17, 2017, cancer claimed the life of founding band member, Bob Glassley.
Formation Hollywood, California, US Jerry Koskie – vocals George Walker – guitars Bob Glassley – bass Rabit – drums
Recordings "Blues" (7" single) 1980 Holly-West Crisis (CD) 1997
Compilations Chunks US 12" 1981 (New Alliance): The Lonelys Who Cares US LP 1981 (American Standard): No Justice / Riot Squad / Scrapped Killed By Death #2 US LP 1989 (Redrum): Blues Bloodstains Across California US LP 1993 (Bloodstains): Tower 18
Current members Brad Castlen – vocals Scott Hedeen – guitars Bob Glassley – bass James Joyce – drums
References Gibbon, Punky "Punk Hardcore Oi! New Wave Post-Punk" Punky Gibbon. Radford, Chad "Cheifin' Out" Creative Loafing.