(Classic Rock) Chou Pahrot - Live - 1979, MP3, 320 kbps

Discography:
Buzgo Tram Chorus (1979 EP - Klub K.E.P.101)
Chou Pahrot Live (1979 Klub LP)

Chou Pahrot was one of Scotland's most unusual rock music bands of the 1970s. Originally appearing as a four piece consisting of guitar, bass, drums and saxophone, the departure of the guitar player led to his replacement by violin and a change of name to Chou Pahrot.

Their homebase was the Paisley/Glasgow area, where posters on abandoned buildings advertising their next gig were a familiar sight - invariably with the band's mascot, Freddie Horse (a demented looking grinning horse, sometimes with a monocle) either announcing in a giant speech bubble the next gig or simply saying that month's piece of soundbite lunacy.

The influence of Captain Beefheart was notable in their angular music, wild stage show and in their penchant for strange stage names. Other influences included Ornette Coleman's electric music with Prime Time, Frank Zappa, Wild Man Fischer, and The Broons.

Through the late 1970s, Chou Pahrot appeared at music festivals and toured Germany. They were favourites of The Rezillos, and frequently opened for them. The band eventually split up, unable to gain a permanent recording contract.

In recent years the band have enjoyed a quiet renaissance thanks to YouTube, where their songs and unique humor have become popular again.

Eggy Beard (Martin McKenna) - violin
Monica Zarb (Robert Donaldson) - bass guitar, vocals
Mama Voot (Tony O'Neill) - guitar, saxophone, vocals