Captured by Roszay, the Edmonton 1980s Scene

Rose Kapp (aka Roszay) is a visual artist, cartoonist, and creative force who got her start documenting the raw energy of Edmonton’s punk scene in the late 1970s and early '80s. Armed with her camera, Roszay captured the grit, spirit, and DIY ethos of a scene in full swing.

A lot of the individuals were amalgamations of different bands, especially JC & the Believers - Moe Berg, Bob Drysdale (Modern Minds), Jerry Jerry, etc. A number of other bands from Vancouver and Edmonton. This is a hodgepodge of assorted musicians from Western Canada/Edmonton and we welcome comments or clarifications.

Now based in Coquitlam, B.C., Rose brings that same creative spark to her whimsical watercolour illustrations of homes, businesses, and festivals, as well as her popular Wednesday Smile bird cartoons. A champion of local art, she’s the founder of Creative People Talking and plays an active role in the Tri-Cities art community through initiatives like Art Shuffle Port Moody and ArtsConnect.

Roszay may have traded pogo pits for paintbrushes, but her punk roots still shape the bold, playful heart of everything she creates.

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Subhumans Death to the Sickoids flip

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Diefenbakers from left to right: John Gilchrist, George Kelly, Kevin Forbes. Credit: Rose Kapp

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Diefenbakrs: Paul Soulodre, Daniel Webster, Dan Webster, John Gilchrist, Kevin Forbes. Credit Rose Kapp

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No Means No, 1984. Credit: Rose Kapp

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Sturgeons, Feb 7, 1981. Credit: Rose Kapp

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Subhumans-Wimpy-Roy (Brian Goble), Feb 14, 1981; courtey Rose Kapp

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Diefenbakers, Masonic Hall gig (set-up)

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Subhumans - Death Was Too Kind (EP)

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Compilation The Touch - Family Tree It Came from Inner Space: The Edmonton Compilation
Diefenbakers Hit Her in the Head unreleased cassettes
Compilation Route 66 - Where Is She During The Week? It Came from Inner Space: The Edmonton Compilation
Rock and Roll Bitches Broad Daylight Wild West (EP)
Diefenbakers Start of Something New unreleased cassettes
Subhumans Big Picture Incorrect Thoughts
Modern Minds Dirty Movies Go
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra Color TV Road Gore: The Band that Drank Too Much
D.O.A. Woke Up Screaming Disco Sucks (EP) (1st press) (White Noise Tour picture sleeve)
Modern Minds Punk Violence Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
Darkroom Some Stories Never Change San Paku
SNFU Better Homes and Gardens If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish
Blank Generation Reaction The Last Generation (EP)
Enigmas Greenstreet ST
Pointed Sticks Out of Luck Perfect Youth
Thieves Police Squad I See Red
Diefenbakers Assembly Line unreleased cassettes
lang, k.d. Bopalena A Truly Western Experience
Compilation The Touch - Nerve Gas Attack It Came from Inner Space: The Edmonton Compilation
Nix, Herald One Night Only One Night Only (EP)
Bopcats Rockin' a Dream ST
SNFU Where's My Legs If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish
Subhumans The Scheme Incorrect Thoughts
Psyche Eating Violins Insomnia Theatre
Nomeansno We Are the Chopped Mama
Compilation Malibu Kens - 421-1111 It Came from Inner Space: The Edmonton Compilation
Modern Minds 20 Years Old Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
Diefenbakers Do the Pop unreleased cassettes
Nomeansno No Rest for the Wicked Mama
SNFU The Devils Voice If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish
Modern Minds All Day & All of the Night Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
Modern Minds Where I Live Go
B-Sides Bedtime for Ronald (33β…“ rpm) Bedtime for Ronald (or the USA) (EP)
Modern Minds The Mess Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
Modern Minds Love to Me Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
Blank Generation Dew Line The Last Generation (EP)
Modern Minds It's Gone Theresa's World (EP)
Psyche Wink of an Eye Insomnia Theatre
Modern Minds Bungalow Rock Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra Dumb Love Road Gore: The Band that Drank Too Much
Jr. Gone Wild It Never Changes Less Art More Pop
Facecrime Mystery to Me Sex And Revolution (EP)
Darkroom Leave it to Heaven San Paku
Bopcats Down the Line ST
Sturgeons Punk Rock Virgins Punk Rock Virgins b/w Forward Disorder
Subhumans Inquisition Day Death Was Too Kind (EP)
Diefenbakers Goofy unreleased cassettes
Modern Minds Holly Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
Pointed Sticks Out of Luck The Real Thing b/w Out of Luck
Bopcats Kiss Goodbye ST
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra Happy Nun Road Gore: The Band that Drank Too Much
Subhumans Death to the Sickoids Death to the Sickoids b/w Oh Canaduh
Malibu Kens Wednesday Morning at 5 O'Clock (As The Day Begins...) Be My Barbie
Diefenbakers Loose unreleased cassettes
B-Sides Bedtime for Ronald (45 rpm) Bedtime for Ronald (or the USA) (EP)
Jr. Gone Wild Slept All Afternoon Less Art More Pop
Modern Minds Go Go
SNFU He's Not Getting Older. He's Getting Bitter If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish
Modern Minds Substitute Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
Nomeansno Red Devil Mama
B-Sides She's a Raver (45 rpm) Bedtime for Ronald (or the USA) (EP)
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra Rhythm Crazy Road Gore: The Band that Drank Too Much
B-Sides Much Too Serious Invasion Of The Money Snatchers b/w Much Too Serious
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra You Make Me Blue Road Gore: The Band that Drank Too Much
Jr. Gone Wild Cosmos Less Art More Pop
Modern Minds Out of Luck (Pointed Sticks) Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
Diefenbakers Babylon unreleased cassettes
Psyche Psychic Vampire Insomnia Theatre
Compilation The Thieves - Screams It Came from Inner Space: The Edmonton Compilation
B-Sides Emotions Red to Black
B-Sides Underground Radio Stars (45 rpm) Bedtime for Ronald (or the USA) (EP)
Darkroom Proven Guilty San Paku
lang, k.d. Busy Being Blue A Truly Western Experience
Darkroom Don't Talk San Paku
Psyche Maggots Insomnia Theatre
Darkroom Pressure San Paku
Diefenbakers Loved by You unreleased cassettes
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra Livin' On Top Road Gore: The Band that Drank Too Much
Jr. Gone Wild Why I Hate the Sixties Less Art More Pop
Compilation Facecrime - Did I Hear You Right? It Came from Inner Space: The Edmonton Compilation
Subhumans Fuck You Death Was Too Kind (EP)
Bopcats Crash Landing ST
SNFU I Forget If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish
Subhumans Death to the Sickoids Incorrect Thoughts
Modern Minds Tonight In My Room Go
Darkroom Tears Hold No Cure San Paku
Subhumans Slave to My Dick Death Was Too Kind (EP)
Modern Minds Slap in the Face Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
B-Sides Invasion of the Money Snatchers Invasion Of The Money Snatchers b/w Much Too Serious
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra Gospel Surfer Road Gore: The Band that Drank Too Much
Compilation The Standards - Break Out It Came from Inner Space: The Edmonton Compilation
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra Baby's On Fire Road Gore: The Band that Drank Too Much
Modern Minds It's Gone Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
SNFU Black Cloud If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish
Diefenbakers Start of Something New unreleased cassettes
Psyche The Brain Collapses Insomnia Theatre
Enigmas Teenage Barnacle ST
Diefenbakers Personality Crisis unreleased cassettes
Jr. Gone Wild Day of the First Snow Less Art More Pop
D.O.A. Royal Police Disco Sucks (EP) (1st press) (White Noise Tour picture sleeve)

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