The Lewd: Kill Yourself

Performing artist Lewd

Record company Scratched Records

Date1979

Mediumpaper (fiber product); ink

DimensionsOverall (HWD): 24 3/4 × 17 3/8 in. (62.865 × 44.133 cm)

Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection

Object number1997.342.190

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Portal Description

This poster avertises the hit single by The Lewd, “Kill Yourself,” released by Scratch Records in 1979. The Lewd was a Punk band formed in Seattle in 1977 by J. Satz Baret (b. unknown), formerly known as Satin Sheets, after leaving Ze Whiz Kidz, a cabaret and comedy troupe led by Tomata Du Plenty (1948 – 2000). The Lewd opened twice for The Ramones in June 1977. In 1979, Baret and Kurdt Vanderhoof (b. 1961), who later became the guitarist for Metal Church, moved the band to San Francisco, where Bob Clic (b. unknown), Tony Garay (b. unknown), Mic Rawls (b. unknown), and Rob Vastano (b. unknown) joined the band. The Lewd was a derivative of a band called The Knobs, formerly known as Sixteen-Year-Old Virgins, which also led to a band called ‘S Nots. Member of The Lewd and ‘S Nots who had been involved with The Knobs included guitarist Marc Cain (b. unknown), guitarist Jeff Gossard (b. unknown)—cousin of Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard—bassist Sheldon Gomberg (b. unknown), and drummers Drake Eubank (b. unknown) and Bill Rieflin (1960 – 2020).

Physical Description

Black vertical poster with a black and white image of four members of The Lewd, with the band name on white text underneath. Red text in a yellow cartoon bubble says “Kill Yourself,” and black text underneath the image says: “available on Scratched Records.”

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