Bim Skala Bim
Groupe de musique Ska des États-Unis
Membres du groupe : Dave Butts, Dan Vitale, Vinnie Nobile, Jim Jones, Vito Incognito, Mark Ferranti, Jim Arhelger, Robin Ducot, Lauren Flesher, John Bonemaster Ferry, John Cameron, Jackie Starr, Rick Barry
Bim Skala Bim formed in Boston as a ska punk band that was influenced by the bands in England’s 2 tone movement as well as artists such as the Clash, UB40 and Bob Marley. Bim’s "Boston Blue Beat" sound, a mix of upbeat 2 tone ska, rock ‘n’ roll and calypso with a substantial reggae undertone, made them, along with The Toasters, the premier bands kickstarting the third wave of ska in the 1980s. Other bands quickly followed their example resulting in a lively scene in Boston and much of the United States.
In 1997, Bim Skala Bim, the Dropkick Murphys, and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones embarked on a 50-date nationwide "Boston on the Road" tour.
Since their start in 1983, Bim Skala Bim released nine albums and has been the winner of ten Boston Music Awards and eight Boston Phoenix Reader’s Poll awards, as well as Boston magazine’s "Best of Boston" twice. In March 2013, Boston Business Journal rated Bim Skala Bim’s "Bones" album #19 in their "Boston Top 40 Albums of All Time" list.
Bim Skala Bim took a hiatus in 2002 but reformed to record a new album titled Chet’s Last Call, released late 2013.
Band members
Dan Vitale (vocals)
Mark Ferranti (bass)
Jim Jones (guitar, vocals, 1985–present)
Jim Arhelger (drums, 1985–present)
Vince Nobile (trombone, keyboards, 1986–96, 2000–present)
Dave Butts (keyboards, saxophone, 2000–present)
Former members
John Ferry (trombone, vocals, 1983–86, 1998–99)
Chris Kramtch (drums, 1983)
Ephraim Lessell (guitar, 1983)
Robin Ducot (keyboards, 1983–84)
John Sullivan (drums, 1983–84)
Will Cluster (guitar, 1983–84)
Lauren Flesher (vocals, 1985)
John Cameron (keyboard, saxophone, 1985–99)
Jackie Starr (vocals, keyboards, 1985–89)
Rick Barry (percussion, 1986–96)
Mark Paquin (trombone, 1996–98)
In 1997, Bim Skala Bim, the Dropkick Murphys, and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones embarked on a 50-date nationwide "Boston on the Road" tour.
Since their start in 1983, Bim Skala Bim released nine albums and has been the winner of ten Boston Music Awards and eight Boston Phoenix Reader’s Poll awards, as well as Boston magazine’s "Best of Boston" twice. In March 2013, Boston Business Journal rated Bim Skala Bim’s "Bones" album #19 in their "Boston Top 40 Albums of All Time" list.
Bim Skala Bim took a hiatus in 2002 but reformed to record a new album titled Chet’s Last Call, released late 2013.
Band members
Dan Vitale (vocals)
Mark Ferranti (bass)
Jim Jones (guitar, vocals, 1985–present)
Jim Arhelger (drums, 1985–present)
Vince Nobile (trombone, keyboards, 1986–96, 2000–present)
Dave Butts (keyboards, saxophone, 2000–present)
Former members
John Ferry (trombone, vocals, 1983–86, 1998–99)
Chris Kramtch (drums, 1983)
Ephraim Lessell (guitar, 1983)
Robin Ducot (keyboards, 1983–84)
John Sullivan (drums, 1983–84)
Will Cluster (guitar, 1983–84)
Lauren Flesher (vocals, 1985)
John Cameron (keyboard, saxophone, 1985–99)
Jackie Starr (vocals, keyboards, 1985–89)
Rick Barry (percussion, 1986–96)
Mark Paquin (trombone, 1996–98)
Membres du groupe : Dave Butts, Dan Vitale, Vinnie Nobile, Jim Jones, Vito Incognito, Mark Ferranti, Jim Arhelger, Robin Ducot, Lauren Flesher, John Bonemaster Ferry, John Cameron, Jackie Starr, Rick Barry
- Discographie -
20 albums

Boston Ska And Bluebeat • Volume 1
1996 - États-UnisSka
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 39 Pistes
Skank Records

Skeleton // Hairspray // Original Something
1995 - États-UnisSka, Ska
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 5 Pistes
Dojo

Live At The Paradise
1993 - États-UnisSka, Reggae, Calypso
Album CD ⎯ 19 Pistes
Bib Records

How's It Goin'?
1990 - États-UnisSka, Reggae, Calypso
Album CD ⎯ 16 Pistes
Unsigned Records

Fat Head B/W Edge Of A Knife
1987 - États-UnisSka
Vinyle 45 RPM ⎯ 2 Pistes
Fonograff Records

Boston Ska And Bluebeat • Volume Two
- États-UnisSka
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 42 Pistes
Skank Records
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