THE LONG-AWAITED RELEASE OF SPANK MACHINE “SPANK YOU VERY MUCH”
Article By: Ms. Ligaya
The ultra-special recordings of the early 90’s punk supergroup Spank Machine (members of JP5, The Muscle Bitches, Fuel Injected .45, Thor, The Ani Kyd Experience, The Real McKenzies, Little Guitar Army, Big John Bates, Spanking Betty, East Vamps to name a few) are now incredibly going to be released worldwide after 3 decades since being recorded at Vancouver’s infamous Profile Studios…
The Spank Machine line-up was made up of the iconic Vancouver power-punk front women, Gerry-Jenn Wilson and Ani Kyd, the man who has drummed in every great Canadian punk rock band – THE James Brander, with Jo Kyd holding it all down on bass. This rare recording of Spank Machine’s “ Spank You Very Much” was produced by producer/filmmaker Stokely Seip.
“For years Gerry Jenn and I have talked about doing a Spank Machine reunion show and finally releasing the album because we felt it needed to see the light of day. Also, Stokely Seip did such a great job of producing the album and making the 16mm videos. I am sad that Gerry Jenn is not here today to enjoy the opening of the vault and the releasing of these spanking good songs but I feel she would be both proud and honored by this. Rest In Power my spank sista.”
– Ani Kyd Wolf –
This long-awaited album will be released on Aug 15th – a significant date for those who knew the late Gerry-Jenn Wilson. As a genuine punk rock superstar, Gerry-Jenn was one of the most provocative and truly talented punk artists to come out of Canada…her unexpected tragic passing in 2021 shocked and saddened the punk community. The release date was distinctly chosen by Ani Kyd Wolf as a sincerely special way to honor a true artist, great friend, and beautiful soul gone way too soon. Of all the over 70-plus songs Gerry-Jenn had written, performed on, and recorded, these Spank Machine recordings would have been one she would have been incredibly proud of and excited to share…so we’re sharing it here in her honor.
Thanks to Jello Biafra, Alternative Tentacles, and Ani Kyd for bringing this out for the world to enjoy.
Get your digital album “Spank You Very Much” on Aug 15th, 2023!
Available now is the video for the track “Cinderella On Ice” from the upcoming release shot/directed by Stokely Seip:
Links for more info on Jello Biafra, Alternative Tentacles and Ani Kyd Wolf:
https://alternativetentacles.com/