Shakir Pichler
Shakir Pichler[1] (born August 1967 in Perth, Western Australia) is an Australian drummer, singer, action vehicle coordinator and stunt performer. He was a founding member of the garage rock band The Kryptonics (1984–1985)[2], later joining alternative rock group The Bamboos (1986–1987). He has since performed in numerous rockabilly, ska and punk bands including The Howlin' Moondoggies, Orange County, Brutal Pancho, and The Terraces. He also worked on many feature films including Last Days of the Space Age as a stunt double for Iain Glenn, And Action Vehicles coordinator on Dirt Music, The Naked Wanderer, Breath, 1% (also known as Outlaws), Jasper Jones, Hounds of Love, Ghost Rider, Mission: Impossible 2, Lucinda 31, Dad & Dave: On Our Selection, Nightmares & Dreamscapes and appeared in Fat Pizza – Maffia Boss.
Biography
Pichler began his music career at age 17, joining The Kryptonics in 1984.[3] The band signed with Cherry Top Records and released their debut single "Plastic Imitation" / "Baby" in 1985.
Following the release of the single, Pichler joined The Bamboos, with whom he recorded the single "Snuff" (1986), a flexi-disc "Dead Girl", the EP Born Killer (1987), and the album Rarer Than Rockinghorse Shit.[4]
During a national tour, Pichler abruptly left the Bamboos and returned to Perth. The event was widely reported in Western Australian media at the time.[5]
In 1991, he played drums with Nick Sheppard (formerly of The Clash) in The New Egyptian Kings. Pichler then formed his own band, The Howlin' Moondoggies, which relocated from Perth to Sydney in 1999 and then to Melbourne in 2001.[6]
The band released three albums—Doggie Style, Chasin' Pussy and The Last Leg—and featured on various international rockabilly compilations including Friday Night Rumble (Run Wild Records), Psychobilly Freakout (Raucous Records UK), and Revel Without a Cause (Revel Yell Records, Japan).
In 2000, Pichler founded his own label and released the 28-band Australian punk/ska compilation Skunk & Disorderly.
He later formed the hard rock band Fink in Sydney, before relocating to Melbourne to work on films including Ghost Rider and Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King. He also formed the band Brutal Pancho, releasing the album Rock Hard n Ready.
In 2013, Pichler joined The Terraces, a punk/rock supergroup featuring members of The Clash, Rose Tattoo, One Way System, and Head Inc. The band released a cover of "Complete Control" as a tribute to Joe Strummer, featuring Nick Sheppard.[7]
After moving to Barcelona for 4 years to work with Icon International TV n productions with artists Buena Vista Social Club and others, he later returned to Western Australia, continuing to work on film productions Jasper Jones, Dirt Music, Hounds Of Love, Breath, 1% (Also titled 'Outlaws') in USA box offices, and appeared as the stunt double for Iain Glen on Last Days of the Space Age.
Discography
With The Kryptonics
- "Plastic Imitation" / "Baby" (1985)
- "Baby" (Music video) (1985)
- "Plastic Imitation" / "Baby" / "As Long As You're Mine" (Bonus track) (1985)
- "Rejectionville" (2007)
With The Bamboos
- "Snuff" / "Virginia" (1986)
- "Snuff" (Music video) (1986)
- Rarer Than Rockinghorse Shit (1986)
- Dead Girl (Flexi-disc) (1986)
- Born Killer (EP) (1986)
With The Howlin' Moondoggies
- Doggie Style (1999)
- "Pistol Fast Cadillac" (Music video) (1999)
- Compilation appearances:
- Revel Without A Cause (Revel Yell Records, Japan)
- Psychobilly Freakout (Raucous Records, UK)
- Friday Night Rumble (Run Wild Records, USA)
- Chasin' Pussy (2003)
- "Pieces" (Music video) (2003)
- The Last Leg (2004)
With Fink
- "Stupid Boy" (2001)
- "Stupid Boy" (Music video) (2001)
With Brutal Pancho
- "Rock Hard & Ready" (on Hollywood Hairspray Vol. 6, Perris Records, 2007)
- Lock n Load (2007)
- Rock Hard n Ready (Digital, 2024)
With The Terraces
- "Complete Control" (Music video, 2013) with members from The Clash, Rose Tattoo and One Way System.
Shakir Pichler Music Videos
- The Terraces - "Complete Control" Music video - Shakir Pichler with Nick Sheppard from The Clash, Steve King from "Rose Tattoo" and Gary Buckley from "One Way System".
- Amphetish "Sleep Forever" Music Video.
- Brutal Pancho - "Burn The Night Down" Music Video.
- FINK! "Stupid Boy" Music Video.
- The Howlin' MoonDoggies "Pieces" Music Video.
- The Howlin' MoonDoggies "Pistol Fast Cadillac" Music Video.
- The Bamboos "Snuff" Music Video.
- The Kryptonics "Baby" Music Video.
As a Solo Artist
Instruments, vocals and production:
- Race With The Devil Music video.
- Googoo Muck Music video.
- Song for Gaza Music video.
- Rockabilly Boogie Music video.
- Under the Milky Way Music video.
Filmography
- Last Days of the Space Age – Action Vehicle Coordinator / Stunt Double for Iain Glen
- Dirt Music – Action Vehicle Coordinator
- The Naked Wanderer – Action Vehicle Coordinator
- Breath – Action Vehicle Coordinator
- 1% (also known as Outlaws) – Action Vehicle Coordinator / Stunt Rider
- Jasper Jones – Action Vehicle Coordinator / Precision Driver
- Hounds of Love – Action Vehicle Coordinator
- Ghost Rider – Action Vehicles Department
- Mission: Impossible 2 – Action Vehicles Department
- Lucinda 31 – Art Department / Set Dresser
- Dad & Dave: On Our Selection – Art Department / Set Dresser
- Nightmares & Dreamscapes – Set Construction Assistant
- Fat Pizza – Maffia Boss.
References
- ↑ "Who's who of Australian rock / compiled by Chris Spencer, Zbig Nowara & Paul McHenry | Catalogue | National Library of Australia". catalogue.nla.gov.au. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Kanarakis, Evan (2003). Sex, Drugs and Mum in the Front Row: The Trials and Tribulations of the Pub Rock Band. Crows Nest, New South Wales: Allen & Unwin. pp. 33–35. ISBN 1-74114-203-2. Retrieved 21 October 2009. Search this book on
- ↑ McFarlane, Ian (1999). "The Kryptonics". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 7 August 2004. Unknown parameter
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- ↑ Daily News WA, 1986
- ↑ Eliezer, Christie (10 July 2001). "Howlin MoonDoggies Head South". themusic.com.au. Archived from the original on 15 September 2004. Retrieved 15 November 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "The Terraces interview". Vive Le Rock. 5 July 2013.
- Spencer, Chris; Nowara, Zbig; McHenry, Paul (2002). Who's Who of Australian Rock. Five Mile Press. ISBN 1865038911. Search this book on
- Jasper Jones Official Press pack/Credits
- Interview with Shakir Pichler from The Howlin’ MoonDoggies in “Death Row Magazine” UK 1999
- Interview with Shakir Pichler from The Howlin’MoonDoggies by Michael Smith – “Drum Media” Magazine 1999
- Howlin’ Moondoggies in “Red Hot n Hep!” Magazine 1999
- Shakir & Howlin’ Moondoggies "Red Hot n Hep!" Magazine cover 1999
- Shakir Pichler *Spelled wrong as ‘Pilcher’ – “Mission Impossible 2” film crew ID card 1999
- Scan of a Kryptonics interview in Party Fears Magazine about Shakir Pichler
- Daily News July 13th 1986 Newspaper clipping about The Bamboos successful tour with Shakir Pichler
- Daily News Newspaper clipping of ex Kryptonics drummer Shakir “the quiff” joining the Bamboos and making the sound heavier.
- Newspaper clipping about The Bamboos rocking JJJ
- Newspaper clipping of The Bamboos with Shakir recording and touring and high rotation on National Radio TripleJ.
- Countdown Magazine news about the Bamboos first time recording with Shakir Pichler.
- Daily News WA 1986 about Shakir Pichler’s notorious departure from the Bamboos mid-tour
- The Terraces interview in UK “Viva le Rock” magazine mentioning Shakir Pichler
- Extract sample from “Partyfears” magazine 1986 about Shakir Pichler leaving the Kryptonics to join the bamboos.
- Another extract from Partyfears Magazine 1986 – Shakir “Personality Drummer” with Cathy Web and Ian Underwood interviewed.
- Shakir mentioned in "The Clash Complete Guide".
- Extract scan from “The Who’s who of Australia Rock” showing Shakir Pichler’s bands at time of publishing
External links
- Shakir Pichler's Official Film Credits on IMDB
- Shakir Pichler's channel on YouTube
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