Chemical People
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Defunct | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | United States, Canada, Europe |
Key people | Dave Nazworthy, Ed Urlik, Jaime Pina, Blair Jobe, Robert Hecker |
| Products | Punk rock music albums and singles |
Chemical People was a punk rock group originating from Los Angeles in 1986. They performed extensively across the United States, Canada, and Europe until their dissolution in 1997.
History
The band’s initial roster included Dave Nazworthy (also known as Dave Naz), who handled vocals, drums, and guitar; Ed Urlik on bass; Jaime Pina playing guitar; and Blair Jobe contributing vocals and guitar. Prior to the release of their first album So Sexist! in 1988, Jobe departed from the group. Their follow-up album Ten-Fold Hate appeared in 1989, notable for its provocative lyrics and featuring guest vocals by Jack Baker on the track 'Black Throat', which was associated with an adult film of the same title, with porn actress Taija Rae appearing on the cover art.
In 1990, Nazworthy and Urlik joined forces with Dave Smalley to create Down by Law, but they soon returned to Chemical People to issue the mini-album Angels 'n' Devils later that year. The band also provided songs for multiple adult film soundtracks, which were later compiled into the 1991 release Soundtracks.
Following Jaime Pina’s exit, guitar responsibilities were shared among Nazworthy, Urlik, and Redd Kross guitarist Robert Hecker, culminating in the 1992 self-titled album Chemical People.
After a five-year break from recording, they released Arpeggio Motorcade in 1997 and stopped performing regularly by 1998. Despite this, occasional studio collaborations continue between Nazworthy, Urlik, and Pina, leaving open the possibility of future live appearances.
Band members
- Dave Naz – vocals, drums (1986–1997)
- Ed Urlik – bass (1986–1997)
- Jaime Pina – guitar (1988–1990)
- Blair Jobe – vocals, guitar (1986)
- Robert Hecker – guitar (1992)
- Dave Landry – drums (1997) (on Arpeggio Motorcade)
- Greg Cameron – drums (1997)
Albums
- So Sexist! (1988) Cruz
- Ten-Fold Hate (1989) Cruz
- Overdosed On... (1989) Vinyl Solution
- The Right Thing (1990) Cruz
- The Singles (1990) 2" Pecker
- Soundtracks (1991) Cruz
- Angels & Devils mini-album (1991) Cruz
- Chemical People (1992) Cruz
- Arpeggio Motorcade (1997) Cruz
Singles, EPs
- "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" (1986) Chemical People
- "Black Throat" (1988) 2" Pecker
- Fan Club Single (1988) 2" Pecker
- "X-Feminist" (1989) 2" Pecker
- "Are You Butt Phace?" (1989) 2" Pecker
- Live '89 (1989) 2" Pecker
- "Ask the Angels" (1990) 2" Pecker
- "Cum, Blister, Bleed" (1990) 2" Pecker
- "Getaway" (1991) Cruz
- Let It Go EP (1992) Cruz
- "Ask the Angels" (1993) Vinyl Solution
Compilation appearances
- The Melting Plot - SST Records 1988
- Every Band Has A Shonen Knife Who Loves Them - Rockville Records 1989
- Hard To Believe - C/Z Records 1990
- Gabba Gabba Hey - Triple X Records 1991
- R.A.F.R. Volume 2 - Flipside Records 1997
- Serial Killer - 1999