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The Bhopal Stiffs are one of Chicago’s finest. Bhopal Stiffs formed in Chicago 1985 and existed until 1989. Formed by singers/guitarists Larry Damore and Vince Marine, bassist Steve Saylors, and drummer Dave Schleitwiler. Marine left in 1988 replaced with guitarist Ron Lowe and Larry Damore taking over vocals. 1987 saw the release of a ten-song self-titled demo tape. The single “Not Just My Head” followed with the song of the same title and “One Track Head” released on Dazit. The new lineup recorded a six-song EP “E.P.A.” released on the Roadkill. The song “Too Much Pain” appears on “There’s a Fungus Among Us” compilation. Harmless Records later released their complete recordings which includes said releases and live recordings.