Blackbird (band)

Blackbirdwas an electronicpost-punkband, formed by brothers Chip and Tony Kinman after they dissolved theircowpunkbandRank and File.

Blackbird
Genres	Alternative rock,post-punk,new wave,electronic
Years active	1987–1994
Past members	Chip Kinman

Blackbird marked the third distinct musical style embraced and perpetrated by the Kinmans, first withpunk rock(The Dils), followed by country punk (or cowpunk) with Rank and File, and finally the abrasive, metallic techno-pop of Blackbird.

The band's oeuvre includes three eponymous albums, the first two released by Iloki Records and produced by then-Butthole Surferssound tech, Ric Wallace. Subsequent releases include the last album (also eponymous) released on Scotti Bros. in 1992; following the third and final full-length release, Iloki Records hiredBraindead Soundmachine's Cole Coonce to produce updated versions of songs the brothers had success with in previous bands, "Class War" byThe Dilsand "Amanda Ruth" by Rank and File.

The Kinman brothers went on to formCowboy Nation.

Discography

• Blackbird(1988)
• Blackbird(1989)
• Blackbird(1992)
• Class War b/w Amanda Ruth(1992)