Theatre of Sheep explained

Theatre of Sheep
Background:	group_or_band
Origin:	Portland, Oregon, United States
Genre:	New wave
Years Active:	1982 - 1984, 2007, 2010
Label:	Sheepish
Associated Acts:	Negative Trend, Rozz Rezabek

Theatre of Sheep was an American new wave band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 1982. They were popular locally but never made the jump to a wider audience.^{[1] [2] [3]}

History

Theatre of Sheep formed in 1980 with a line-up of Rozz Rezabek (formerly of Negative Trend), Jimi Haskett (guitar), Brian Wassman (drums), John (Clifford) Goins (bass) and Lesli Arbuthnot (keyboards). Bassist Jim Wallace then replaced Goins. Their 1983 cassette-only release, A Cathartic Aquacade, was produced and engineered by Greg Sage, leader of Portland punk band the Wipers.

Theatre of Sheep's debut 12" extended play, A Quiet Crusade, was released on their own Sheepish label in 1983,^[4] followed by a cassette-only collection, Theatre of Sheep's Greatest Hits.^[5]

The band broke up in 1984.

Other projects

Rezabek later released several solo recordings, including the 1999 album Lover Legend Liar,^{[6] [7]} and appeared in the 1998 documentary film Kurt & Courtney.

Legacy and reunions

Theatre of Sheep were documented with the 2006 compilation album Old Flames.^[8]

The band reunited for Portland shows at Slabtown in 2007.^[3] and the closing of Satyricon in 2010.^[9]

Members

• Rozz Rezabek – vocals (1980-1984, 2007, 2010)
• Jimi Haskett – guitar (1980-1984, 2007, 2010)
• Brian Wassman – drums (1980-1984)
• Lesli Arbuthnot – keyboards (1980-1984, 2007, 2010)
• John (Clifford) Goins – bass (1980)
• Jim Wallace – bass/keyboards (1983, 2007, 2010)
• Mark Sten – bass
• Rob Ohearn – keyboards
• Kevin Jarvis – drums

Discography

EPs

• A Cathartic Aquacade cassette (1983, self-released)
• A Quiet Crusade 12" (1983, Sheepish)

Compilation albums

• Theatre of Sheep's Greatest Hits cassette (1984, Sheepish)
• Old Flames (2007, self-released)

External links

• Official Myspace page

Notes and References

1. http://www.twolouiesmagazine.com/history/history2.html Two Louies Magazine: History of Portland Rock: The Early 80's
2. http://rozzrezabek.com/2009/02/18/theatre-of-sheep-for-dummies/ rozzrezabek.com: Theatre of Sheep for Dummies
3. Web site: The Last Pogo: Portland's old New-Wave champions Theatre of Sheep tend the flock. 19 December 2007 .
4. Web site: Theatre of Sheep – A Quiet Crusade (1983, Vinyl). Discogs.
5. Web site: Theatre of Sheep – Theatre of Sheep's Greatest Hits (1984, Cassette). Discogs.
6. Web site: Rozz Rezabek – Lover Legend Liar (1999, CD). Discogs.
7. Web site: Willamette Week | 25th Anniversary Issue | 1984 . 2005-03-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20050324033802/http://www.wweek.com/html/25-1984.html . 2005-03-24 .
8. Web site: Theatre of Sheep – Old Flames (2006, CD). Discogs.
9. portlandtribune.com, Sep 29, 2010