Scottish post punks Skids were amongst the first to take punk rock into more experimental territory. They are best known for singles “Into The Valley”, "Masquerade" and "Working for the Yankee Dollar".
First formed in 1977, the Dunfermline-based quartet consists of band members Richard Jobson (lead vocals, guitar), Bruce Watson (guitar, backing vocals), Jamie Watson (guitar, backing vocals, bass) and Nick Hernandez (drums).
They have released eight studio albums, including Scared to Dance (1979), Days in Europa (1979), The Absolute Game (1980), Joy (1981), Burning Cities (2018), Peaceful Times (2019), Songs from a Haunted Ballroom (2021) and Destination Düsseldorf (2023).
Great night at the Drill in Lincoln, Skids were in fine form with the new guitarists doing justice to the hit songs, warm up band were in keeping with the atmosphere Bat flattery up first then Suburban toys warming up the crowd before jobson and crew came onstage
Posted by Paul H on 14/11/2023
The Skids, The Drill, Lincoln - 12th November 2023
The 2 support band were OK, we waited to see what this version of the SKIDS,were like from song 1 they showed, a passion, musicianship, this is what we want!Richard bobbed around the stage like robot on heat,the others guy were excellent,top of the chops!we will return, ps I bought a white t shirt for me granddaughter, who just getting into bands
Posted by Stephen watson on 13/11/2023
The Skids, The Drill, Lincoln - 12th November 2023
Always great how could it not be anything other than great with classic punk/new wave anthems such as Into The Valley, Masquerade, Charade, Working for a Yankee Dollar etc.
Posted by Neil Mc on 03/08/2019
Skids, Grimsby Central Hall, Grimsby - 2nd August 2019
This was a fantastic concert. The Skids were one of my favourite bands when I was a lad. This was the first time I have seen them live and they more than impressed. Richard Jobson had a great rapport with the crowd, was funny and his voice was spot on. Oxford Town hall was a great venue and the jangling guitars sounded awesome. Go and see them if you can - you will be impressed.
Posted by Andy G on 26/01/2019
Skids, Oxford Town Hall, Oxford - 25th January 2019
What a great gig that was - Skids and Theatre Of Hate both on blistering form and sounding as fresh now as they did way back when......! Brilliant night!
Posted by Rob T. on 01/07/2018
Skids, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London - 30th June 2018