Headless Chickens 1988

Immerse yourself in rock history with this 'Headless Chickens' poster, presenting the iconic band from the 1987 Rheineck Rock Award. This vintage treasure highlights their groundbreaking LP 'Stunt Clown,' available now on F-Nun, and features exclusive event details. With its vibrant colors and timeless design, this poster is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of the era. Add a piece of musical heritage to your collection today!

In 1986, the Headless Chickens (as Chris Matthews, Johnny Pierce, and Michael Lawry) released their self-titled debut EP, consisting of seven songs.[1] Tragically, Pierce committed suicide shortly afterwards. This resulted in Grant Fell joining the band as the replacement bassist. Around the same time, Rupert E. Taylor and Bevan Sweeney also became part of the band, Taylor as a second vocalist and Sweeney as a drummer. This new line up controversially won the 1987 Rheineck Rock Award, a music award to help develop the careers of upcoming art. The cause of the controversy was the band's sound being considered too alternative and therefore unprofitable; one journalist writing for Metro magazine wrote that awarding the prize to the Headless Chickens "showed a severe lack of judgement.

Nonetheless, the band continued their ventures. Stunt Clown (excluding the bonus tracks) was recorded at Mandrill Studios in Auckland in January and February 1988 with the assistance of the Rheineck Rock Award prize money