The Gonedaddys are a four-piece rock group based in New York.
Comprised of Garrett Uhlenbrock, a.k.a. Skinny Bones (vocals/guitar),
Doug Wapner (guitar/vocals), Thomaxe Goze (bass/vocals), and Johnny
Watson (drums), the band’s sound has been compared to classic punk
rock outfits from the NY scene of the 70s (i.e. CBGB’s, Max’s Kansas
City, etc.), but with an unmistakable modern flare. In support of
their debut record “Shot My TV” (2009) released on CD by the Italian
label Nicotine Records and on vinyl by Tornado Ride Records, The
Gonedaddys are hard at work preparing for their upcoming European
tour. The band has received much attention due to front man Skinny
Bones’ colorful past.
Skinny has been strumming away since 1978. His first recording was
pressed on vinyl and appeared in 1982, but he is best known for
co-writing "The Job that Ate my Brain" (which was featured on MTV's
hit animated show "Daria" in the episode, "It Happened One Nut"),
"Anxiety”, and "Have a Nice Day" with Marky Ramone for the RAMONES’
albums "Mondo Bizzaro" and "Adios Amigos". After Dee Dee left the
Ramones he teamed up with Skinny to write 12 songs for a new studio
project. Skinny also played in Joey Ramone’s "Resistance" side
project.
After the Ramones breakup, Marky and Skinny formed The Intruders,
recorded a debut album, and toured the world. At their peak, Marky and
Skinny opened for the Sex Pistols in Brazil (video clip below). A
guest guitar appearance on Mercury Revs' "Deserter’s Songs" showcases
the versatility of his playing, and while working with members of
"Agit Pop", Skinny engineered and performed on Vic Chesnutt's "About
to Choke" for Capitol records. He has opened for The Ramones, The Sex
Pistols, The Misfits, Patti Smith, Bad Religion, Sick of it All, The
Lemonheads, Biohazard, Fishbone, and Cypress Hill, to name a few.
Having played such renowned local venues as Irving Plaza, The Knitting
Factory, CBGB’s, and The Bearsville Theatre, Skinny is no stranger to
the thriving NY scene from which he came. Skinny’s latest effort with
The Gonedaddys provides a refreshing take on the classic punk sound of
New York City.
