Big Dirty Band
| Company type | Supergroup |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Defunct | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Music recordings |
The Big Dirty Band was a unique Canadian supergroup assembled for a single project, comprising Rush members Geddy Lee on bass and Alex Lifeson on guitar; Ian Thornley from Thornley and Big Wreck handling vocals and guitar; Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace contributing vocals and guitar; Care Failure from Die Mannequin as vocalist; and Jeff Burrows of The Tea Party on drums.
This ensemble was created exclusively to promote Trailer Park Boys: The Movie, which premiered on October 6, 2006. They recorded the track Liquor and Whores, co-written by Lifeson alongside Mike Smith (known as Bubbles). The movie’s soundtrack, issued as a compilation CD in 2006, featured songs by The Big Dirty Band together with artists including Rush, Alexisonfire, Wintersleep, Swollen Members, April Wine, Rough Trade, and The Tragically Hip. Their sole live performance took place during the film’s premiere event at Toronto's Mod Club Theatre.
"I Fought the Law" music video
The music video showcases the Trailer Park Boys characters trying to obtain the Big Dirty Band CD through humorous chases sparked by an unsuccessful theft attempt. It also presents a rendition of the 1959 Sonny Curtis and The Crickets classic "I Fought the Law." Anthony Useless, formerly guitarist and songwriter for Canadian punk/metal group Kïll Cheerleadër, appears playing bass; he later became part of Care Failure’s band, Die Mannequin.
Band members
- Care Failure – vocals
- Geddy Lee – bass
- Alex Lifeson – lead guitar
- Ian Thornley – rhythm guitar, vocals
- Jeff Burrows – drums
- Adam Gontier – rhythm guitar, vocals
External links
- Big Dirty Band Myspace page