The Bollweevils
The Bollweevils | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Chicago |
| Genres | Punk rock |
| Years active | 1989–1996, 2003 2006-present |
| Labels | Go Deaf Records LLC Dr. Strange Records Red Scare |
| Members | Daryl Wilson Ken Fitzner Pete Mumford Joe Mizzi |
| Past members | Bob Skwerski Brian Czarnik Brett Friesen Pete Mittler |
| Website | thebollweevils |
The Bollweevils is a punk band from Chicago.
The members consist of Daryl Wilson on vocals, Joe Mizzi on bass, Ken Fitzner ("Ken Weevil") on guitar, and Pete Mumford on drums.
Former members include founding bass player, Bob Skwerski, Brian Czarnik (who played simultaneously in Oblivion) on drums later replaced by Brett Friesen (who played simultaneously in Houseboy). Pete Mittler played bass from 2017-2023. The Bollweevils formed during the Naked Raygun era which was where the band members met and also, for whom they eventually opened.
The group released a number of albums on Dr. Strange Records; though, their first, minor releases were on Underdog Records (Chicago). The group's current record label, Go Deaf Records LLC, is owned and operated by the band. The Bollweevils released a new album, "Essential," on Red Scare Industries in 2023. It was their first album release in 14 years.