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ARTHUR 'ARTHUR MEOW' SMILIOS
MUSICIAN & ZINE ARTIST

ARTHUR 'ARTHUR MEOW' SMILIOS

Founding Member & Original Architect of GORILLA BISCUITS • New York City, NY • Since 1987

ARTHUR 'ARTHUR MEOW' SMILIOS (Arthur 'Arthur Meow' Smilios (Founding Bass Guitar — 1987–Present)) is a documented founding member and original architect of GORILLA BISCUITS. Emerging from the New York City, NY scene around 1987, ARTHUR 'ARTHUR MEOW' SMILIOS contributed to GORILLA BISCUITS's classic releases, DIY all-ages shows, and high-energy pit history.

“Stop the finger-pointing and Start Today! Trumpet fanfares, melodic gang-vocal breakdowns, anti-racist unity, and flying off the CBGB PA stacks.”
STAGE AMP, INSTRUMENT & PEDAL RIG:
MAIN INSTRUMENTGibson Les Paul Junior / Fender Precision Bass
AMP HEAD & CABINETMarshall JCM800 2203 Full Stack / Ampeg SVT-CL 8x10
PEDALBOARD / FXProCo RAT Distortion → Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner
DIY ZINE / PRINT CRAFTCut-and-Paste Xerox Gig Flyers & Independent 7" Vinyl Pressing
LIVE PIT REELS & ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE

ARTHUR 'ARTHUR MEOW' SMILIOS'S STAGE HIGHLIGHTS (1)

ARTHUR 'ARTHUR MEOW' SMILIOS ARCHIVE (01 / 01)Hardcore & D-Beat • 1989
REVELATION #12 MATINEE // 'NEW DIRECTION' TRUMPET INTRO & STAGE DIVE SWARM
CLICK TO PLAY VIDEOCBGB / Safari Club Youth Crew Matinee
205 BPM02:52 PIT REEL

REVELATION #12 MATINEE // 'NEW DIRECTION' TRUMPET INTRO & STAGE DIVE SWARM

The trumpet fanfare of 'New Direction' rings out and bodies fly from the top of the PA stacks as Civ and Walter Schreifels lead a packed Youth Crew singalong.

Track: New DirectionTrack: Start TodayTrack: High HopesGear: Gibson Les Paul Standard -> JCM800
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ARTHUR 'ARTHUR MEOW' SMILIOS REEL DECK (1)
16:9 HD PIT VIDEO
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REVELATION #12 MATINEE // 'NEW DIRECTION' TRUMPET INTRO & STAGE DIVE SWARM
GORILLA BISCUITSNOW PLAYING

REVELATION #12 MATINEE // 'NEW DIRECTION' TRUMPET INTRO & STAGE DIVE SWARM

WALTER SCHREIFELS • CBGB / Safari Club Youth Crew Matinee (1989)

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