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Here's a question for all you tough guys: What is a non-ska band that had an incredible influence on an entire generation of ska artists? Answer: Mr. Bungle. In this episode of In defense of ska, the hosts chat with Trevor Dunn, a member of Mr. Bungle and one of the greatest bassists of all time, about the band's origins, their relationship with ska music, and more. Listen above, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Dunn dives into the intersection between Mr. Bungle and ska, gushing about his love of bands like Fishbone, Bad Manners, and Oingo Boingo, as well as reminiscing about his time playing with The Untouchables. These influences may be subtle when it comes to Bungle's most popular work, but if you know where to look, they start to become clear. The hosts and Dunn explore the song “Carousel,” for example, which while not the band's first ska song, was the first they wrote from a sincere place.
Elsewhere, Dunn recalls some of Mr. Bungle's infamous antics, such as when Time frontman and metal legend Mike Patton drank urine from a shoe at a New Year's Eve concert with Primus.
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“We find [a mechanical Santa] on the street that day and, of course, we thought, 'We have to bring that to the stage,'” Dunn recalls. “But I think what happened was a fan threw his shoe on stage, and that's what Patton peed on… I think he also broke his head on stage, which wasn't unusual, and it had to be rushed to the hospital. “
Mr. Bungle is about to embark on his spring tour and you can now get your tickets here. For more on Dunn, check out her list of her top 10 favorite bass albums.
Listen to Trevor Dunn from Mr. Bungle in this episode of In defense of skaand be sure to like, review and follow series wherever you get your podcast. Fans can also get early, ad-free episodes by joining the GONE Patreonand don't forget to check out all the Consequence Podcast Network series here. Additionally, you can support In defence host Aaron Carnes buying a copy of his book, In defense of ska. The second expanded edition. will be launched in October 2024.
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