Shakir Pichler is an Australian drummer, singer, feature-film action vehicle coordinator, stunt man. He was the founding drummer in garage rock band, The Kryptonics (1984–1985) before joining alternative rockers, “The Bamboos” 1986-1987 and then was drummer for
He then formed and managed his own Rockabilly band “The Howlin’ Moondoggies” in Perth in the early 90’s, playing drums while standing up and singing, the band later moved to Sydney with him in 1999 where they recorded 3 albums, 2 music videos and appeared on six international compilation CD’s., as well as appearing on ABC-TV “Rage” and Foxtel “Channel V”.
He also played drums in other Sydney and Melbourne bands from 2003-2013 as shown in his discography below.
== References ==
Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop book
The Who’s Who of Australian Rock – book
Drum Media Magazine
Deathrow Magazine UK
Kerrang Magazine UK
Daily News WA
Interview with Shakir Pichler from The Howlin’ MoonDoggies in “Death Row Magazine” UK 1999
Interview with Shakir Pichler from The Howlin’MoonDoggies by Michael Smith – “Drum Media” Magazine 1999
==Discography==
”’The Kryptonics”’
“Plastic Imitation / Baby” (1985)
“Baby” (Music Video)(1985)
Plastic Imitation / Baby / Bonus – As Long As You’re Mine (1985)
“Rejectionville” (2007)
”’The Bamboos”’
“Snuff / Virginia” Single (1986)
“Snuff” Music Video (1986)
“Rarer Than Rockinghorse Shit” Album (1986)
“Dead Girl” Flexidisk (1986)
“Born Killer” EP (1986)
”’The Howlin MoonDoggies”’
“Doggie Style” Album (1999)
“Pistol Fast Cadillac” Music Videa o (1999)
“Revel Without A Cause” / Revel Records Japan Compilation’ (2000)
“Psychobilly Freakout” – Raucous Records UK Compilation’ (2000)
“Friday Night Rumble” – Run Wild Records USA Compilation (2000)
“Chasin’ Pussy” Album (2003)
“Pieces” Music Video (2003)
“The Last Leg” Album (2004)
“Chasin’ Pussy” Album released digitally 2024 on all streaming services
”’FINK”’
“Stupid Boy” (2001)
“Stupid Boy” (Music Video) (2001)
”’Brutal Pancho”’
“Rock Hard & Ready” single (2007) released on Los Angeles Record Label “Perris Records” Rock Compilation “Hollywood Hairspry volume 6” (Perris records USA)
“Lock n Load” (2007)
“Imaginary Girl” Sound track to “Bobby’s Pole Groves” Pole Dance Instruction DVD Australia
“Rock Hard n Ready!” Album released digitally 2024 on all streaming services 2024
”’Amphetish”’
Shakir also played with Melbourne punk band “Amphetish” on major east coast tour of Australia supporting USA punk band “The WishYouWere’s” and released a music video to “Sleep forever”. 2007 just before he moved to Barcelona for 5 years
”’The Terraces”’
“Complete Control” Music Video Featuring special guest Nick Sheppard from ”’The Clash”’, Steve ‘Kingy’ King from ”’Rose Tattoo”’ (Sydney), Gary Buckley from ”‘One Way System”’ (UK), Dean Tslondres from Head Inc (Melbourne) (2013)
==Filmography==
“Last Days of the Space Age” – Action Vehicles Coordinator (Western Australia) & Stunt Double for Iain Glen
“Dirt Music” – Action Vehicles Coordinator
“The Naked Wanderer” – Action Vehicles Coordinator
“Breath” – Action Vehicles Coordinator (Western Australia)
“1%” or “Outlaws” *USA release title – Action Vehicles Coordinator & Stunt Rider
“Jasper Jones” – Action Vehicles Coordinator & Precision Driver
“Hounds Of Love” – Action Vehicles Coordinator
“Bar at Buena Vista” Buenavista Social Club DVD (Filmed in Barcelona and Munich 2008) – 2nd Camera
“The Merchants of Bollywood” DVD (Filmed in Barcelona 2008) – 2nd Camera
“Ghost Rider” – Action Vehicles Department
“Mission: Impossible 2” – Action Vehicles Department
“Lucinda 31” – Art Department / Set Dresser
“Dad & Dave: On Our Selection” – Art Department / Set Dresser
“Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King” – Set Construction Trade Assistant
On Screen Appearances
Yellow Pages commercial – Criminal 2001
“Fat Pizza Movie” – Mafia Boss 2003
“Kahlúa” Commercial Sydney – Solo musician 2003
“1%” 2017 Outlaw Biker riding in multiple scenes
==Further reading & sources==
Interview with Shakir Pichler from The Howlin’ MoonDoggies in “Death Row Magazine” UK 1999
Interview with Shakir Pichler from The Howlin’MoonDoggies by Michael Smith – “Drum Media” Magazine 1999
Howlin’ Moondoggies in “Red Hot n Hep!” Magazine 1999
Shakir & Howlin’ Moondoggies Red Hot n Hep! Magazine cover 1999
Shakir Pichler *Spelled wrong as ‘Pilcher’ – “Mission Impossible 2” film crew ID card 1999Scan of a Kryptonics interview about Shakir Pichler
Newspaper clipping about The Bamboos successful tour with Shakir Pichler
Another newspaper clipping of ex Kryptonics drummer Shakir “the quiff” joining the Bamboos and making the sound heavier.
Another newspaper clipping about The Bamboos rocking JJJ
Newpaper clipping of The Bamboos with Shakir recording and touring and high rotation on TripleJ (double J back then)
Countdown Magazine news about the Bamboos first time recording with Shakir Pichler
Daily News WA 1986 about Shakir Pichler’s notorious departure from the Bamboos mid-tour
The Terraces interview in UK “Viva le Rock” magazine mentioning Shakir Pichler
Extract sample from “Partyfears” magazine 1986 about Shakir Pichler leaving the Kryptonics to join the bamboos.
Another extract from Partyfears Magazine 1986 – Shakir “Personality Drummer” with Cathy Web and Ian Underwood interviewed
Extract scan from “The Who’s who of Australia Rock” showing Shakir Pichler’s bands at time of publishing
==Gallery==
==External links to music videos==
Shakir drumming in music video in his all-star band “The Terraces” with members from “The Clash”, “Rose Tattoo” and “One Way System”. Song “Complete Control” 2013
Shakir’s punk band “Amphetish” touring with “The Wish you were’s” USA – music video “Sleep forever” 2007
Shakir’s band “Brutal Pancho” live music video “Burn the night down” 2006
Shakir’s band “Fink” music video “Stupid Boy” 2002
Shakir drumming in his project “The Howlin’ Moondoggies” music video “Pieces” 2000
Shakir drumming in The Howlin’ Moondoggies music video “Pistol Fast Cadillac” 1999
Shakir drumming on the “The Bamboos” single “Snuff” music video. 1986
Original founding line-up of The Kryptonics and their music video to their single “Baby” 1985 with Shakir Pichler on drums. 1985
Shakir Pichler’s film credits on IMDB
