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Skwert Gunn | |
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| Also known as | Skwert, Skwert Gunn |
| Origin | Boston, MA |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, Guitar, vocals, keyboard |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Tent City Records |
Skwert Gunn, also known as Skwert is an American born musician and artist best-known as the vocalist for Public Serpents[1] and as the drummer for Choking Victim.[2]
Early life
[edit]Skwert Gunn was born in 1974, had a troubled childhood that led him to run away from home at the age of 12. After fleeing, he ended up in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, where he found shelter at the now-legendary squat at 731 E 9th St. That experience marked the beginning of a transient lifestyle, exposing him to a mix of punk, anarchist, and alternative subcultures.[3]
He soon became immersed in the squatter scene, living on the margins of society. His time in the Lower East Side shaped his worldview and introduced him to the DIY punk ethos that would fuel his future music career. Eventually, he joined his first band, Maggot, and traveled across the U.S., continuing to live a nomadic lifestyle, staying in squats, abandoned buildings, under bridges, or wherever he could find shelter.[3]
Music career
[edit]Skwert first played with a band called Maggot, traveling and performing while living a squatter lifestyle. His major breakthrough came when he joined Choking Victim in the 1990s as the drummer. The band became a cornerstone of the crust ska/punk scene, blending aggressive punk with ska and anarchist themes. Despite breaking up during the recording of their first album, No Gods No Managers, Choking Victim gained a cult following and had a lasting impact in the ska punk scene.
Shortly after the break-up of Choking Victim, Skwert performed in the short-lived skate-punk band InDK with other members of the New York punk scene, including ex-Choking Victim guitarist, Ezra Kire.The band released one EP In Decay in 1999, and one album Kill Whitey!, which was released in 2002 after the band had broken up during its recording sessions.[4]
In 2008, Skwert formed Public Serpents, which carried forward the raw, politically charged ska-punk sound th. However, their progress was frequently stalled due to Skwert's personal hardships, including homelessness and legal troubles.
After being released from prison in 2018, Skwert refocused his energy on reviving Public Serpents. Despite ongoing struggles—financial instability, the breakdown of his marriage, and bouts of homelessness, Public Serpents signed with SBÄM Records in 2022 and the following year released their second studio album, The Bully Puppet was released. and began touring again, gaining new momentum across the U.S. and Europe.[5]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]With Choking Victim
[edit]- No Gods, No Managers (1999)
With InDK
[edit]- In Decay (EP) Tent City Records, 1999.
- Kill Whitey! (LP) Go-Kart Records, 2002.
With Public Serpents
[edit]- Feeding of the Fortune 5000 (2008)
- The Bully Puppet (2021)
Compilations
[edit]- Give 'Em the Boot, ( Infested) Hellcat Records, 1997.
Featured On
[edit]- So Ya Wanna Be a Cop By Morning Glory, (2001)
References
[edit]- ^ Dad, Bad (2023-03-21). "Roll of the Dice: 6 Questions with Skwert Gunn of Public Serpents". Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Skwert of Choking Victim on Architects of Self-Destruction: A Leftover Crack podcast!". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ a b "Foster homes, homelessness, the rise and fall: a portrait of Skwert Gunn (Public Serpents, ex-Choking Victim) - IDIOTEQ.com". 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
- ^ Punknews.org. "INDK". Punknews.org. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Foster homes, homelessness, the rise and fall: a portrait of Skwert Gunn (Public Serpents, ex-Choking Victim) - IDIOTEQ.com". 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
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