The Porkers

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The Porkers / The Pork Hunts

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Pete Cooper Scott Chapman Phil Barnard Paul Murchison Jeremy Griffiths

ex Ian Dunn, Pucko, Chris Fegan, Paul Woseen, Dave Power, Martin McLaughlin, Robert Tickle, Tony Collins, Rodney Palmer

Australia ska band formed in 1987. Originally called The Pork Hunts but changed their name in 1990.
Current lineup:
Pete Cooper - vocals
Phil 'Bigfil' Barnard - sax
David 'Gutsy' Gale - guitar
Jason Elphick - bass
Dave Berry - trombone
Paul Murchison - trumpet

ALBUMS

A Bunch Of Randoms

2021, CD, Comp, Ltd, Radley Records

2018, 7", Single, Ltd, Radley Records

This Is The Porkers

2007, CD, Album, Sound System Records (3)

Live At Nakanoshima

2004, CD, Album, Sound System Records (3),

2004, CD, EP, Sound System Records (3)

2004, CD, Album, Comp, Enh, Tronador Music

Buds For Brains

2002, CD, Single, Sound System Records (3)

Raw Porking Power!

2002, CD, Comp, Ska In The World Records

The Porkers vs. Salmonella Dub

2001, CD, EP, Sound System Records (3)

2001, CD, Promo, Sound System Records (3)

2000, CD, Album, Sound System Records (3)

Too Big For Your Boots

2000, CD, Single, Sound System Records (3)

1998, CD, Single, Sound System Records (3)

1998, CD, Promo, Sound System Records (3)

Hot Dog Daquiri

1997, CD, Single, Sound System Records (3)

Chemical Imbalance

1997, CD, Single, Sound System Records (3),

Hit The Ground Running

1996, CD, Single, Sound System Records (3),

Not Bad, Pretty Good, Not Bad

1996, CD, EP, Sound System Records (3),

Tired Of Being Pork Hunts

Radio Promo, 4 Tracks From The Album- Live At Nakanoshima

CD, Promo, Sound System Records (3)

APPEARANCES +

2021, File, FLAC, Not On Label (The Porkers Self-released),

2020, File, FLAC, Not On Label (The Porkers Self-released)

Persistence Is Futile

2009, DVD-V, PAL, Sound System Records (3)

Who You Callin' A Punk?

1998, CD, Album, Kwala,

1997, CD, Album, Mushroom, Bark, Bark

Black Sand Relief: A Benefit For Michelle Ska And The People Of Maui

Too Hectic! Ska Punk Goes International

2022, 2xLP, Comp, Ltd, Ora, Pay Attention Records, Jump Up! Records,

Nu Ska Volume Four

2022, CD, Comp, Specialized Records

Blockbuster - A Tribute to Glam Rock

2020, 4xCD, Comp, Specialized Records

Ska Against Racism

Check One - 2 (Spirit Of '79)

2019, 4xCD, Comp, Specialized Records

What Do You Know About Ska Punk? Volume 3

2014, 2xCD, Comp, 3Wise Records, Sony Music,

Heartbreaking Music

2010, CD, Comp, Ska In The World Records

Private Bigband "Ska In The World Mix Premium Vol.2"

2010, CD, Comp, Mixed, Ska In The World Records

Out Of Many, One Ska People "Ska In The World Mix Premium"

2009, CD, Comp, Mixed, Ska In The World Records

2 Tone Records Tribute Album - Respect To Gangsters - White

2009, CD, Comp, Cutting Edge

Reggae Hairstyle Rock N' Roll Vol 2

2005, CD, Comp, Promo, Sound System Records (3)

Vans Off The Wall Volume VI

2003, CD, Comp, Vans Records

Skunk#1 Punk // Hardcore // Emo // Ska

2003, CD, Comp, Below Par Records, Inertia

2002, CD, Comp, Universal,

Alternative Rock/Nu Metal/Pop Punk/Ska

Lost In The 60's

2002, CD, Comp, Tronador Music,

Know Your Skalphabet 2

2002, CD, Comp, Good Clean Fun Records

Version Excursion

2002, CD, Comp, Sound System Records (3)

Ska Skank Down Under Vol. 2

2001, CD, Comp, Sound System Records (3)

Punks, Skins & Rude Boys Now! Vol. 7

2001, CD, Comp, Promo, Rock'n'Roller

Indie 2000 Volume 7

2001, 2xCD, Comp, Columbia,

Alternative Rock

Skunk & Disorderly

2001, CD, Comp, SexBeat Records

United Colors Of Ska Volume 3

2000, CD, Comp, Pork Pie

2000, CD, Comp, Tribe (5),

MGM Distribution (Selected Label Sampler For Instore Play)

2000, CD, Promo, Smplr, MGM Distribution, Black Yak Phantom, Phantom Records (3), Sound System Records (3), Chatterbox Records

United Colors Of Ska Volume 1 - 3

2000, 4x Vinyl,

Spare Shells A Tribute To The Specials

Ska/Punk/Reggae/Rocksteady

Metalliska (A Ska Tribute To 80's Metal)

2000, CD Jewel Case,

Heavy Metal/Punk/Ska

1999, CD, Comp, WEA,

RnB/Swing/Ska/Heavy Metal/Thrash/Hard Rock/Downtempo

A.P.C.D. Fall.99

1999, CD, Smplr, Not On Label,

Alternative Rock/Folk Rock/Industrial/Indie Rock/Ska/Heavy Metal/Electro

Vans Warped Tour '99 (Australian Tour CD)

1999, CD, Comp, Shock (2)

Indie 2000 Volume 4

1999, 2xCD, Comp, Columbia,

1999, CD, Comp, Promo, Sound System Records (3)

1998, CD, Album, Comp, Phantom Records (3), Chatterbox Records, Belly Of The Buddha Records,

Alternative Rock

Ska Skank Down Under Vol. 1

1998, CD, Comp, Sound System Records (3)

1998, CD, Comp, Revista Showbizz, Moon Ska Brasil

Mashin' Potatoes: Tribute To Devo

1998, CD, Comp, Beat Happy! Music,

Ska United: A Global Ska Sampler

1998, CD, Comp, Moon Ska,

Moonshot! A Moon Ska Records Compendium

1998, CD, Comp, Moon Ska

Underground Surf/Phanton Records/Billabong Australia - Present Crossover Vol 1

1998, CD, Comp, Phantom Records (3), Underground Surf, Billabong (2)

This Are Moon Ska Vol.5 Ska United

1998, CD, Comp, Tachyon International,

The Big Backyard Radio Series 1998 Part One

1998, 7xCD, Comp, Promo, Lon, The Big Backyard,

Love And Affection: Ska In The Key Of Love

New Wave/Acoustic/Dub/Ska/Rocksteady

Vans Warped Tour - Australian Tour CD

1997, CD, Comp, Shock (2),

Alternative Rock/Punk

Get In The Pit '96

1997, VHS, Krass Promotions

Ear Candy - A Taste Of Beloved Entertainment Group

1997, CD, Comp, Smplr, Beloved Entertainment Group

The Big Backyard 1997 Radio Series Part One

1997, 7xCD, Comp, Promo, Lon, The Big Backyard,

Skankaholics Unanimous

Ska/Rhythm & Blues/Punk/Rocksteady

Ska Cover It Up!

Ska: Cover To Cover

1996, CD, Comp, Bob Records

Skank Down Under

1996, CD, Album, Comp, Moon Ska

The Shack Volume 2, Club Ska '96

1996, CD, Comp, Jamdown Records

Rude Vibes : The Ultimate Collection Of New Skool Ska

1996, CD, Comp, Do The Dog Music

Dancecrasher '95 : The Ska Event Of The Decade

1996, VHS, Rude Bouy Enterprises

We Will Let You Judge

1996, CD, Comp, Mushroom Records Australia

Joint Ventures In Ska

Skanarchy Volume 2

1995, CD, Comp, Elevator Music (2)

The Gangsters Of Ska

1995, CD, Comp, Step-1 Music, Bronco Bullfrog Records

1995, CD, Comp, Stiffdog Records, Stiffdog Records

1995, CD, Comp, Spent Music,

Hardcore/Punk/Ska

United Colors Of Ska Vol. 2

United Colors Of Ska

Bad Town, Big City

CD, Comp, Not On Label

"SKA...Doesn't It All Sound The Same?"

CD, Comp, Promo, Car, Moon Ska, Moon Ska Europe,

Aussie + Kiwi Surf Bands #2

CD, Album, Enh, Tronador Music

A Compilation Of Independent Australian Music Volume II

CD, Comp, Association Of Independent Record Labels (AIR)

CD, Comp, Abril Music

Black Sand Relief Maui Benefit Comp (Test Pressing)

12", TP, Asbestos Records

Hot Dog Daquiri / X-Factor

Cass, Album, Unofficial, Not On Label (The Porkers)

United Colors Of Ska Volume 1