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 Edmontonβs 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, sheβs 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.
Diefenbakrs: Paul Soulodre, Daniel Webster, Dan Webster, John Gilchrist, Kevin Forbes. Credit Rose Kapp
No Means No, 1984. Credit: Rose Kapp
Diefenbakers, Masonic Hall gig (set-up)
Rock and Roll Bitches Kenny MacKay at Edmonton Library gig Jan 17, 1981. photo courtesy Rose Kapp
Modern Minds - Theresa's World (EP)
D.O.A. - Disco Sucks (EP) (1st press) (White Noise Tour picture sleeve)
Pointed Sticks
Pointed Sticks - What Do You Want Me To Do? b/w Somebody's Mom
Rock and Roll Bitches - Wild West (EP)
Wild West (EP)
Nomeansno-Mama VINYL 02
Nomeansno-Mama INSERT 01
45-Payolas-China Boys LABEL 02
Firing Squad b/w No Productivity
subhumans Gary Numan. My brother (Eric the German) might have taken this.
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It Came from Inner Space: The Edmonton Compilation
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Subhumans-Incorrect Thoughts BACK
Subhumans-Incorrect Thoughts LABEL 01
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Blank Generation - The Last Generation LABEL 02
Enigmas
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Pointed Sticks - The Real Thing b/w Out of Luck
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One Night Only (EP)
kd lang - A Truly Western Experience LABEL 01
D.O.A.
Darkroom - San Paku LABEL 01
Darkroom - San Paku BACK
Darkroom
Psyche - Insomnia Theatre BACK
Psyche - Insomnia Theatre LABEL 02
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra (5)
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra (9)
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra (13)
Jerry Jerry-Road Gore LABEL 01
Thieves - I See Red INSERT LABEL 02
Thieves
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Pointed Sticks - What Do You Want Me To Do? b/w Somebody's Mom
Pointed Sticks - What Do You Want Me To Do? b/w Somebody's Mom
Pointed Sticks - What Do You Want Me To Do? b/w Somebody's Mom
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Pursuit of Happiness - I'm an Adult Now 12 INCH BACK
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SNFU - If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish NM BACK
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Subhumans Death to the Sickoids flip
Diefenbakers from left to right: John Gilchrist, George Kelly, Kevin Forbes. Credit: Rose Kapp
Sturgeons, Feb 7, 1981. Credit: Rose Kapp
Subhumans-Wimpy-Roy (Brian Goble), Feb 14, 1981; courtey Rose Kapp
Subhumans - Death Was Too Kind (EP)
Malibu Kens
Rock and Roll Bitches George Wall at Edmonton Library gig Jan 17, 1981. photo courtesy Rose Kapp
Rock n Roll Bitches Bob Drysdale Kenny MacKay George Wall at Edmonton Library gig Jan 17 1981
Modern Minds - Theresa's World (EP)
Modern Minds - Theresa's World (EP)
D.O.A. - Disco Sucks (EP) (1st press) (White Noise Tour picture sleeve)
Rock and Roll Bitches - Wild West (EP)
Rock and Roll Bitches - Wild West (EP)
Pointed Sticks - Lies b/w I'm Numb
Pointed Sticks - Lies b/w I'm Numb
Pointed Sticks - What Do You Want Me To Do? b/w Somebody's Mom
Pointed Sticks - What Do You Want Me To Do? b/w Somebody's Mom
Pointed Sticks - What Do You Want Me To Do? b/w Somebody's Mom
unreleased cassettes
Mama
What Do You Want Me To Do? b/w Somebody's Mom
Death to the Sickoids b/w Oh Canaduh
Death Was Too Kind (EP)
Incorrect Thoughts
lang, k.d.
Pointed Sticks
Nomeansno
Rock and Roll Bitches
Subhumans
Theresa's World (EP)
Disco Sucks (EP) (1st press) (White Noise Tour picture sleeve)
Nomeansno-Mama INSERT 02
Nomeansno-Mama BACK
45-Payolas-China Boys LABEL 01
Payolas-China Boys
moe-pray
45-Sughumans-Firing Squad VINYL 02
45-Subhumans-Firing Squad VINYL 01
45-Subhumans-Firing Squad BACK
snfu Brent Belke and Warren Bidlock (Uncle Warren) of SNFU, 1982
snfu Marc Belke and Ken Chin aka Chi Pig of SNFU, January, 1985
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Craig Quasar (Fenrich) of Blank Generation. Credit: Rose Kapp
Blank Generation promo shot. Typical punk band shot #2 - an abandoned building. Craig Fenrich, Helmut Sutanow, Mark Stordal, Jim McQuarrie. Credit: Rose Kapp
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It Came from Inner Space: The Edmonton Compilation
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Pointed Sticks - Perfect Youth LABEL 01
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It Came from Inner Space: The Edmonton Compilation
It Came from Inner Space: The Edmonton Compilation
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Subhumans-Incorrect Thoughts INSERT SIDE 01
Subhumans-Incorrect Thoughts INSERT SIDE 02
Subhumans-Incorrect Thoughts LABEL 02
Be My Barbie
45-Malibu Kens - Crude City BACK
45-Malibu Kens - Crude City VINYL 01
45-Malibu Kens - Crude City VINYL 02
The Last Generation (EP)
Blank Generation - The Last Generation LABEL 01
Enigmas
Enigmas - ST
Enigmas - ST
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The Real Thing b/w Out of Luck
Pointed Sticks - The Real Thing b/w Out of Luck
Nix, Herald
Herald Nix - One Night Only LABEL 02
Herald Nix - One Night Only LABEL 01
Herald Nix - One Night Only BACK
45-Sturgeons-Punk Rock Virgins BACK2 FOLDOVER
45-Sturgeons-Punk Rock Virgins VINYL 02
Punk Rock Virgins b/w Forward Disorder
Sturgeons - Punk Rock Virgins b/w Forward Disorder BACK
A Truly Western Experience
kd lang - A Truly Western Experience LABEL 02
kd lang - A Truly Western Experience BACK
Pursuit of Happiness
Darkroom
Darkroom
Darkroom
San Paku
Darkroom - San Paku LABEL 02
Darkroom - San Paku INSERT SIDE 02
Darkroom - San Paku INSERT SIDE 01
Psyche
Insomnia Theatre
Psyche - Insomnia Theatre LABEL 01
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra (3)
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra (8)
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra (10)
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra (11)
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra (14)
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