Naked Raygun is an American punk rock band that formed in Chicago in 1980. The band was active from 1980 to 1992, along with reunion shows in 1997, and since 2006.
Naked Raygun performing in Gainesville, Florida, 2007
Big Black was an American punk rock band from Evanston, Illinois, active from 1981 to 1987. Founded by singer and guitarist Steve Albini, the band's initial lineup also included guitarist Santiago Durango and bassist Jeff Pezzati, both of Naked Raygun. In 1985, Pezzati was replaced by Dave Riley, who played on Big Black's two full-length studio albums, Atomizer (1986) and Songs About Fucking (1987).
Big Black at Chicago's Union Station in 1986; left to right: Riley, Albini, and Durango
A Roland TR-606 drum machine, the model Albini used to create Big Black's drum sound
Steve Albini performing with Shellac in 2007