Skum sabotaged their own gigs, including one where they called the police to break up a performance before they played a single note.
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Skum sabotaged their own gigs, including one where they called the police to break up a performance before they played a single note.
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Hart Baur and his bandmates formed Skum in 1984 at the College of William & Mary, where they began performing cover songs in local bars. "Skum Rocks." features interviews with the band members and commentary from celebrities like Kevin Bacon and Fran Drescher. Directed by Clay Westervelt, the film recounts Skum's unconventional rise to notoriety, their self-sabotage during performances, and their brief stint in Miami. The documentary premiered at the Raindance Film Festival in London on September 26, 2013.
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- Meet band members and celebrities like Kevin Bacon.
- Find out how Skum sabotaged their own gigs.
- See rare footage from both Sun Studios and Abbey Road.
Did You Know
- Skum was formed in 1984 by students from the College of William & Mary.
- The band recorded at both Sun Studios and Abbey Road Studios in 2013.
- Skum's debut album recordings were lost, leading to the band's breakup.
- The film premiered on September 26, 2013, at the Raindance Film Festival.
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Who directed the documentary Skum Rocks!?
Skum Rocks! was directed by Clay Westervelt.
What year did Skum Rocks! premiere?
Skum Rocks! premiered on September 26, 2013.
Which celebrities appeared in Skum Rocks!?
Celebrities featured in Skum Rocks! include Kevin Bacon, Matthew Broderick, Fran Drescher, and Ron Jeremy.
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