The Chop Tops

Infobox musical artist
Name = The Chop Tops


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Origin = Santa Cruz, California
Genre = Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Punk, Surf, Teddy Boy, Rock 'n' Roll
Years_active = 1995–current
Label = Split 7 Media, Rollin' Rock Records
Associated_acts = Nekromantix, The Koffin Kats, The Strikers, No Dice
URL = [http://www.thechoptops.com/ thechoptops.com]
Current_members = Sinner
Shelby
Brett
Past_members = "Flyin" Brian (guitar)
"Rockin" Drew (drums)
Ray "Gun" (bass)
Dylan "The Man" (bass)
Dustan (bass)
Hotrod (bass)

The Chop Tops are a revved-up rockabilly band from Santa Cruz, California consisting of Sinner (vocals/standing drums), Shelby (guitar) and Brett (upright bass). The band has coined the phrase "Revved-Up Rockabilly" to describe their wild upbeat blend of rockabilly, psychobilly, old punk, teddy boy, and surf music genres. The Chop Tops have toured frequently with the Nekromantix and headline their own national tours. The band was formed in 1995 by Sinner and original guitarist "Flyin'" Brian. Shelby joined in 1999 and the band became a trio in 2000. Former Three Bad Jacks bassist Brett took over bass duties in 2008.

Among their many accomplishments, the Chop Tops won the Santa Cruz Battle of the Bands in 2004 [cite web|url=http://www.sfbg.com/39/27/noise_chop_tops.html
title=Chop or die | publisher=San Francisco Bay Guardian |accessdate=2008-05-14|last=|first=] and performed at the 2006 and 2007 Warped Tour. [cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warped_Tour_2006
title=Warped Tour 2006 | publisher=Wikipedia |accessdate=2008-05-14|last=|first=] [cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warped_Tour_2007
title=Warped Tour 2007 | publisher=Wikipedia |accessdate=2008-05-14|last=|first=] The band is currently sponsored by Murray's Pomade. [cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/02/15/NSGRJN8NN81.DTL
title=The Chop Tops | publisher=San Francisco Chronicle |accessdate=2008-02-18|last=|first=] Murray's has sponsored two bands in its 82-year history, the Stray Cats and the Chop Tops.

"Chop top" refers to the practice of lowering the roof on the body of the vehicle by cutting portions of the frame and door frames and reinstalling custom glass for a custom look. [cite web|url=http://www.caller.com/news/2007/jul/06/rockabilly-and-more/
title=Rockabilly and more | publisher=Caller-Times |accessdate=2008-02-18|last=|first=] [cite web|url=http://www.houstonpress.com/2007-07-19/music/one-piece-at-a-time/
title=One Piece at a Time: Psychobilly at the gates | publisher=Houston Press |accessdate=2008-06-17|last=|first=] [cite web|url=http://www.metroactive.com/metro-santa-cruz/08.01.07/muz-0731.html
title=Locals That Rock | publisher=Metroactive |accessdate=2008-06-17|last=|first=] [cite web|url=http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_index/190280.php
title= Chop Tops bringing rockabilly here | publisher=Arizona Daily Star |accessdate=2008-06-17|last=|first=] [cite web|url=http://www.times-standard.com/entertainment/ci_9292668
title=The Chop Tops Rev Their Engines | publisher=Times-Standard |accessdate=2008-08-12|last=|first=]

Discography

*"Revved-Up Rockabilly" (1998) Swillbilly Music - Cassette
*"Tales Of Hot Rods, Hot Broads & Lucky Odds" (1999) Swillbilly Music - CD
*"Always Wild" (2000) Rollin' Rock Records [cite web|url=http://www.rollinrockrecords.com/cds.htm
title=Rollin' Rock Records
publisher=rollinrockrecords.com|accessdate=2008-05-14|last=|first=] - CD
*"Evil Six" (2001) Swillbilly Music - CD
*"Triple Deuces" (2006) Spilt 7 Records - CD

Feature Film Appearances

*"Flying Saucer Rock N Roll" [cite web|url=http://flyingsaucerrocks.com/
title=Flying Saucer Rock N Roll Official Website
publisher=flyingsaucerrocks.com|accessdate=2008-05-14|last=|first=]

References

External links

* [http://thechoptops.com The Chop Tops Official homepage]
* [http://www.myspace.com/thechoptops The Chop Tops Myspace page]
* [http://www.evilsix.co.nr The Official Chop Tops Fansite]