The Yams

Made world-famous in Dunedin for their flamboyant appearance in the 1999 Robert Sarkies feature film Scarfies the Yams had a short but sharp musical career as Dunedin's answer to the Sex Pistols

Stylistically, the Yams effortlessly blended an eclectic mix of 80's glam metal, 70's punk, and 60's style surf music into a unique brand of "drunken guitar pop" which has subsequently inspired numerous other kiwi acts such as: The Bleeders, The Mint Chicks and many other "The..." bands.

There are some rumours of a reunion tour in late 2007.

NB: the reunion gig almost took place on 27th August 2007 at the Crown Hotel in Dunedin, when Drew, Dave and Hugh were present at a Skaface Claw and GHOTA gig. Unfortunately, all original members were far too intoxicated to remember the songs.

The core band members (1997-2001):

Vocals - "Electric" Drew Munro

Drums and Guitar - "Bat Boy" Pat Soper

Guitar and Drums - "Filthy" Dave Dudfield

Other members 1998-2001:

Bass - Robert "Wibble" Bale (1998)

Bass - Mark "Little Sami" Dudfield (1998-2001)

Bass - "Crazy" Josh Thompson (2001)

Guitar - Hugh "Huge" Harlow (2000-2001)

Drums - Little "Little" Chris (2000-2001)

Plus additional bassplayers* :Drunken Dave, "The" Mark Neilson, Dave Neilson, Mr. Mike Bracey, Kelly Bur, Monica, Tahsa, Di, Kim, Ricky Didham, Paul D, Amy N, Mouse, Jamie Cooper, Mark Williams, Ian Elliot, Capt. Ron "100 year storm", Sharl "Vot ist yams", plus many others.
* may not have actually performed with the group

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