The BillyBones is an American punk rock band. Based in Los Angeles, the band features Steven William "Billy Bones" Fortuna, formerly of The Skulls;

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ist Dustin "Damone" Snodgrass.

History

Billy Bones, lead singer the 1977 L.A. punk band The Skulls, as well as the band Forbidden Colors between 1979 and 1980, formed The BillyBones in 2006. The BillyBones released their debut 7-inch single ''We're Selfish'' on Dr. Strange Records in late 2007. Produced by Kevin Preston of the band

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, the record features two original songs and one cover. The A-side contains the title track and the song "All Excess". A cover of the song "

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, takes up the B-side. In addition, saxophonist Aaron Minton of

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". The record has been described as "upbeat" and "catchy" with "a real full sound, without sounding at all over-produced." "Definitely top ten material." The BillyBones released their first full-length album, ''The Complexity of Stupidity'', in 2013 on Dr. Strange Records. Produced by Steve Fishman, the release features saxophone performances by

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''The GaragePunk Hideout''. Retrieved 20 October 2010.

Discography

Singles • ''We're Selfish'' (7-inch EP) - Dr. Strange Records - (2007) Albums • ''The Complexity of Stupidity'' (LP and CD) - Dr. Strange Records - (2013)

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