Skids
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1977 in Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Active: 1977 - present
Biography
Skids are a Scottish punk and new wave band formed in Dunfermline in 1977 by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, William Simpson and Thomas Kellichan. Their 1979 debut 'Scared to Dance' carried the hit 'Into the Valley', and 'The Absolute Game' made the UK top ten in 1980. Split in 1982 after 'Joy', the band re-formed around Jobson in 2016 and has released several new albums since, including 'Burning Cities'.
Genres
Skids Discography
- Wide Open (1978) - EP - rated 3.68/5
- Scared to Dance (1979) - Album - rated 3.66/5
- Days in Europa (1979) - Album - rated 3.23/5
- The Absolute Game (1980) - Album - rated 3.45/5
Members
- Richard Jobson - lead vocals, guitar, keyboards (1977–1982, 2007–2010, 2016–present)
- Stuart Adamson - guitar, backing vocals, keyboards (1977–1981)
- William Simpson - bass, backing vocals (1977–1980, 2007–2010, 2016–2022)
- Mike Baillie - drums, backing vocals, percussion (1979–1980, 2007–2010, 2016–2019)
- Russell Webb - bass, backing vocals, keyboards, guitar, percussion (1980–1982)
- Bruce Watson - guitar, backing vocals (2007–2010, 2016–2023)
- Jamie Watson - guitar, backing vocals (2007–2010, 2016–2023)