THE SKINNY

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WHO GOT TOONED?


CHI - Pig of SNFU by Dan Harbor

Writing the Canadian history of PUNK in 2013 would not be complete without CHI PIG of SNFU front and centre. 


Suited in gold, on the streets of East Van, Chi Pig's artistry abounds. Still vital, still gigging, still touring and hmmmmm, possibly still recording? Duh? They are indeed modern with a webpage, Twitter, a Facebook, a Myspace etc. So keep your eyes and ears peeled for news!

Documented in ink by none other than artist and illustrator Dan Harbord.

SNFU: What No One Else Wanted to Say...

photo of Chris Walters and Chi Pig of SNFU by tiina liimu 2012

Open your eyes and read


Thirty years is a long lifetime for any band to endure, but the legendary Canadian punk band SNFU has beaten the odds. Through numerous line-up changes and hiatuses over the years, and while battling his own personal health, addiction and mental health issues, the sole remaining original member and charismatic vocalist Mr. Chi Pig has survived like a cockroach after a nuclear war. "I did it and I played 5000 shows and this is the best thing I've ever done in my life," said the frontman when asked about the group’s longevity.

With every legendary band should come written documentation and thanks to Vancouver Punk writer Chris Walter, SNFU can be added to the list of books he’s written and published through his own Go Fuck Yourself Press.