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(The) Monkey Knife Fight (Band)

Monkey Knife Fight (Band)
(The) Monkey Knife Fight, are a British based Electro Ska Band, who's elusive nature has created a ridiculous and somewhat fanatical following, lovingly referred to as Chimps, which often includes "tribute" bands claiming to be the MKF themselves.

The Band themselves don't believe in publicity, and profit is rarely a concern as due to the very nature of the band, they all have alter ego's and "Day Jobs" to go to, in a Clark Kent/Superman kind of way, although no one is certain if this is true, However it has been noted that the original line up used to sign autographs with a 4 initial Acronym rather than actual names, J.A.A.D.

Band Members
(The) Monkey Knife Fight, came into being in 2002 when enigmatic frontman of Beastly Virtue, Herbert Magpie decided he wanted to try something new after years of Violently energetic Jazz with BV. He grouped together a 4 piece including Drummer Mungo Salamanca, Hector (Hec) Janson on Keyboards, and Rod Buttle on Bass, taking lead guitar himself.

Along with the rumours of alter ego's the original 4 members are alleged to follow the initials as such Herbert Magpie - "J" Hec Janson - "A" Mungo Salamanca - "A" Rod Buttle - "D"

no one knows what these letters stand for, although it is believed that it must be initials of first names, as otherwise why would there be two A's ?

although the line up has largely remained the same, there has been regular substitutions, and occasional guests into the band, most of which tend to play under a pseudonym due to well written contracts with their actual bands, and record labels. those who have featured and can be named are as follows:-
 * Ronnie Towbrick, Occasional drummer, (including covering the 2006 "Who shot who in the what now?" tour, when Mungo impaled himself on a drumstick (Turkey)
 * Fred Dingle, Jazz flute,
 * Astrid Fehnemmer, Saxophone, (touring),
 * Rick "Sick Richard" Ling, percussion,
 * Lynx Adejio, Saxophone,
 * Han, Rhythm guitar (known only as Han, Rumoured to be 1/4 Scottish, and is very hairy by appearance, with a defined nose)
 * Sho-Tee Pelleck, Backing vocals
 * Bex Browk "Rockin Beats", Backing vocals (Also often driver when Herb and Hec get hammered)
 * Patty Salamanca, Backing vocals and triangle (Mungo's Wife/Carer),
 * Justyn Loach, Theremin,
 * Fis Jasone, Drummer,
 * Eggy Burrows, Any instrument left vacant (rumored to be willing to work for £200 a week, regardless of job).

In 2016 Mungo Salamanca retired due to health reasons, and was replaced permanently by Fis Jasone, who due to a mental condition can only refer to the band if he adds "The" to the beginning, and also regularly fails to finish sentences, a habit the Chimps have started to mimic, selling T-Shirts reading The Monkey Knife.


 * The band usually play as a four piece, however when Mungo retired, Rod Buttle became unreliable, often disappearing off on holidays to distant outposts with his long time muse, and occasional backing singer Sho-Tee Pelleck, A Decision was made to not directly replace him, just substitute the Bass position with wildly inappropriate percussion instruments, although Loach's Theremin skills soon claimed the regular "Occasional" slot.

Discography
The MKF famously have no recorded music available, and ask that fans never record gigs, as "commercial stuff is for twats" - Hec Janson. Although no definitive proof exists that their songs even have titles the MKF fan base (known by the band as the chimps) often site the "big hits" as the following:- and recently a few new tracks have become popular
 * Regards, Eggy Burrows
 * Stop Pretending (That Essex is London)
 * London stinks of P!ss
 * do you know ?
 * Twigsaprick (pronounced Twig's a prick)
 * Homage, To Homage's
 * Why would you chase fictional creatures on a phone app when there is beer about?
 * Jäger Mastered me
 * Oi! Rugbyist, your Ball is flat

Recent News

 * in 2013 the band allegedly split, however it was a cleverly organised ruse due to then booking manager Harley Larkswill booking two entire tours which actually clashed on dates, Herbert and Hec "Lead" a band each and fulfilled every date listed, however both Herbert and Hec refer to these two bands as completely different projects, despite only playing MKF songs and every band member being involved on both tours at some point, whilst wearing T-Shirts stating "We Love Chimps" and photos of the absent members printed on the back.


 * Although MKF have never allowed their name to appear on posters, or line ups, often only announcing gigs 15 minutes before they are due to take to the stage, it is rumored that the current line up (Herbert, Hec, Rod, Fis and Eggy) are hitting festivals across the U.K. and were spotted playing a late night session at East Anglia's Latitude on Saturday night, on an impromptu stage erected by the band themselves.

The pair were joined by Lynx Adejio, and the rather Elusive "Han" prompting rumours of some form of show in the offing. However With Fis rumoured to be under house arrest since the impromptu Latitude appearance, And current regular guest Loach unable to be located since the controversy with the "cool box" incident, a show seems unlikely.
 * July 30th two of the "suspected" members of MKF were seen drinking in a dive bar local to their alleged hometown, Hec Was not impressed by Herbert ordering Jager Bombs, and was heard to call him a massive prick.

"Resurgence"
As of October 2016, random occurrences of playing cards with J.A.A.D written in what appears to be (hopefully) Red Sharpie Marker have began to surface dotted around locations famous for MKF appearances, and alleged famous haunts. The cards also have been received in the post by some fans, and also some haters. A Game has been developed between recipients of the cards, not unlike a better version of that infernal pokemon thing. If you receive a royal card you become a leader of that house, Hearts become "J" Clubs "A1" Spades A2" and Diamonds "D" you then recruit your own tribute band from that house... no one has got further than this part yet,and therefore nothing has been decided.

AlanJBlue (talk) 20:41, 18 July 2016 (UTC)