Shakir Pichler
Shakir Pichler (born August 1967 in Perth, Western Australia) is an Australian drummer, singer, action vehicle coordinator, and stunt performer. He was a founding member of the garage rock band The Kryptonics (1984–1985), and later joined The Bamboos (1986–1987). He has since performed in various bands including The Howlin' Moondoggies, Orange County, Brutal Pancho, and The Terraces.
Biography
Pichler began his music career at age 17, joining The Kryptonics in 1984. The band signed with Cherry Top Records and released their debut single "Plastic Imitation" / "Baby" in 1985.
He then joined The Bamboos and recorded several releases including "Snuff", "Dead Girl", the EP Born Killer, and the album Rarer Than Rockinghorse Shit.
He played with Nick Sheppard (The Clash) in The New Egyptian Kings and later formed The Howlin' Moondoggies.
He released three albums with them, appeared on multiple compilations, and founded his own label to release Skunk & Disorderly.
He worked in films such as Ghost Rider, formed Brutal Pancho, and joined punk/rock supergroup The Terraces in 2013. Later, he relocated to Barcelona and returned to Australia to continue work in film and music.
Discography
With The Kryptonics
- Plastic Imitation / Baby (1985)
- Baby (Music video)
- Plastic Imitation / Baby / As Long As You're Mine (Bonus)
- Rejectionville (2007)
With The Bamboos
- Snuff / Virginia (1986)
- Snuff (Music video)
- Rarer Than Rockinghorse Shit (1986)
- Dead Girl (Flexi-disc)
- Born Killer (EP)
With The Howlin' Moondoggies
- Doggie Style (1999)
- Pistol Fast Cadillac (Music video)
- Compilation appearances on international psychobilly and rockabilly albums
- Chasin' Pussy (2003)
- Pieces (Music video)
- The Last Leg (2004)
With Fink
- Stupid Boy (2001)
- Stupid Boy (Music video)
With Brutal Pancho
- Rock Hard & Ready (Hollywood Hairspray Vol. 6)
- Lock n Load (2007)
- Rock Hard n Ready (Digital, 2024)
With The Terraces
- Complete Control (Music video, 2013)
Music Videos
As a Solo Artist
Filmography
- Last Days of the Space Age – Stunt Double for Iain Glen
- Dirt Music – Action Vehicle Coordinator
- The Naked Wanderer – Action Vehicle Coordinator
- Breath – Action Vehicle Coordinator
- 1% (Outlaws) – Stunt Rider
- Jasper Jones – Action Vehicle Coordinator
- Hounds of Love – Action Vehicle Coordinator
- Ghost Rider – Action Vehicles Dept.
- Mission: Impossible 2 – Action Vehicles Dept.
- Nightmares & Dreamscapes – Set Construction Assistant
- Fat Pizza – Mafia Boss
Further Reading & Sources
- Interview with Shakir Pichler from The Howlin’ MoonDoggies in Death Row Magazine, UK 1999
- Interview with Shakir Pichler by Michael Smith in Drum Media Magazine, 1999
- Howlin’ Moondoggies in Red Hot n Hep! Magazine, 1999
- Red Hot n Hep! Magazine cover featuring Shakir & The Howlin’ Moondoggies
- Shakir Pichler (misspelled as ‘Pilcher’) – Mission Impossible 2 film crew ID card, 1999
- Kryptonics interview in Party Fears Magazine
- Daily News (13 July 1986) about The Bamboos tour with Shakir
- Newspaper clipping on Shakir joining The Bamboos
- Newspaper on The Bamboos rocking JJJ
- The Bamboos with Shakir on high rotation at TripleJ
- Countdown Magazine news about The Bamboos recording with Shakir
- Daily News WA 1986 on Shakir's abrupt tour departure
- Vive le Rock magazine interview about The Terraces featuring Shakir
- Partyfears Magazine (1986) on Shakir leaving The Kryptonics
- Partyfears Magazine interview with Cathy Web and Ian Underwood
- Who's Who of Australian Rock listing Shakir Pichler’s bands
