BlackBird
Blackbird was an electronic post-punk band formed in 1987 by brothers Chip and
Tony Kinman after the dissolution of their cowpunk band Rank and File. Following
their earlier work with The Dils and Rank and File, the Kinmans explored
abrasive, metallic techno-pop with Blackbird. The band released three albums
between 1988 and 1992, with production by Ric Wallace of Butthole Surfers on the
first release. Notable tracks include “Class War” from 1992, which was reworked
by producer Cole Coonce and paired with “Amanda Ruth,” a song originally
recorded by Rank and File, for a single re...
