User:Gusmanohermano/sandbox

The Disables (Band)
The Disables are an Australian punk rock band from Brisbane.

History
Formed by guitarist and vocalist Jud Campbell in December of 1998, the original band lineup was a trio and featured Dickie (James Pearce) on bass and Adam Stacheel on drums. The Disables played their first gig at the Melbourne Hotel in West End. Brentyn 'Rollo' Rollason of Blowhard commented that Pearce never took his hat off and bore a resemblance to the hat-wearing character Dickie Knee from Hey Hey It's Saturday. Subsequently, Pearce came to be known in the band as "Dickie." As Statcheel didn't own a drumkit, it became increasingly challenging for the band to rehearse and he was eventually replaced by Japanese drummer Yugo, who was concurrently drumming for Sausage Chopper. Soon after, Matt Bach concurrent of Knaw, joined on second guitar, completing the fourpiece lineup of Jud, Bach, Dickie and Yugo.

In 2001, Dickie left and was replaced on bass by Eddie (Eduard Niznik). With Jud, Bach, Eddie and Yugo, the band recorded their first EP, which was originally untitled, but over time gained the moniker "The Black Hearts EP."

Bach eventually left to focus on Knaw, and was replaced by Shakey Pete (Pete Armstrong) of Ipswich band Farmer's Handshake. Yugo's struggles with mental health brought about his departure and he was replaced by Gary Nay (Gareth Naylor). On 8 September, 2003, "The Lackey Country" EP was released via Waterfront Records. Waterfront's artist info page stated:"The Disables have set a standard for playing passionate anthemic punk rock. Combining the style of the late seventies with the energy of the present, they have been quick to build a large following in their home town of Brisbane earning them the supports of bands including Dropkick Murphys, The Hives, US Bombs, Unwritten Law, MXPX and The Ataris. 'The Lackey Country' EP is the first nationally distributed release from The Disables."In 2004, Eddie left the band and Hamish temporarily filled in for him while the band held auditions for a permanent replacement. Helping to get the word out about the band's need for a bass player, The Disables' manager DJ Wendt gifted a copy of "The Lackey Country" to a punk fan working in the Best Cellars bottle shop in Fortitude Valley, who had a brother that played bass. Ben Murrell encouraged Gusman (Angus Murrell) to audition. Auditions were held on 10 July, 2004, at Station 13 rehearsal studios in Coorparoo. The Disables had a month-long residency, playing at the "dance to guitars" venue Number 12 (12 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley) and Hamish and Gusman shared bass-duties, before Gusman was deemed good enough to join the band.

Pre-production for a full-length album began on 7 August, 2004, at Black Box Studios Newstead, with Jeff Lovejoy. Recording continued on 8, 9, 15 and 16 August, 18 October, and 4, 11 and 12 December. "Nuthin' For No One" was released on December 4, 2006.

Band Members
Current Members


 * Jud Campbell – Vocals, guitar
 * Pete Armstrong (Shakey Pete) – Vocals, guitar
 * Angus Murrell (Gusman) – Bass, backing vocals
 * Tommy Kreeper – Drums

Former Members


 * Pete Bosworth (Bos) – Drums
 * Dave Riley – Bass
 * Alistair Caswell (Fizzy Al) – Drums
 * Gareth Naylor (Gary Nay) – Drums
 * Hamish – Bass
 * Eduard Niznik (Eddie) – Bass
 * Matt Bach – Guitar, vocals
 * James Pearce (Dickie) – Bass
 * Yugo – Drums
 * Adam Stacheel – Drums (1998–2001; died 2021)