Didjits

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Didjits were a punk rock band from Mattoon, Illinois, USA. The band was formed in 1983 by brothers Rick (vocals & guitar) and Brad (drums) Sims, along with Doug Evans (bass). The trio's music was characterized by its high-energy guitar attack, which displayed a heavy influence of early rock 'n roll like Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis, and Rick Sim's smart aleck lyrics. Also of note was Rick Sims onstage persona, which consisted of the front man wearing suits and sunglasses while hurling insults at the audience. The group's debut LP, "Fizzjob" came out on their own Bam Bam Records in 1986. In 1988, the group signed to Touch & Go Records after the label heard an advance copy of their 2nd LP, "Hey Judester". The label would remain the band's home (with the exception of a few singles) for the rest of their career (they would also subsequently reissue "Fizzjob"). Following 1991's "Full Nelson Reilly", Brad Sims left the band to concentrate on work and family. Rey Washam was drafted to fill his spot on the band's 1992 EP "Little Miss Carriage". Todd Cole would take over the drum throne for the band's next LP, "Que Sirhan Sirhan" but the group split the following year.

In 2006, the original line-up reunited to perform at Touch & Go's 25th Anniversary Party, followed a week later by a show in Champaign, IL. Doug Evans passed away on December 28, 2016.

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Police Truck

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Killboy Powerhead

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Max Wedge

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Stingray

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Captain Ahab

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September 21, 2025

Empty Bottle

Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • 1. Joliet

  • 2. Max Wedge

  • 3. Stingray

  • 4. Killboy Powerhead

  • 5. (Mama Had a) Skull Baby

  • 6. Plate in My Head

  • 7. Jerry Lee

  • 8. Dad

  • 9. Captain Ahab

  • 10. Axhandle

  • 11. California Surf Queen

  • 12. Under the Christmas Fish

  • 13. Evel Knievel

  • 14. Who's Ready to Get High

  • 1. Reflective Brain

  • 2. Lucille(Little Richard cover)


September 19, 2025

Douglass Park

Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • 1. Joliet

  • 2. Max Wedge

  • 3. Stingray

  • 4. Killboy Powerhead

  • 5. (Mama Had a) Skull Baby

  • 6. Plate in My Head

  • 7. Jerry Lee

  • 8. Reflective Brain

  • 9. Dad

  • 10. Captain Ahab

  • 11. Axhandle

  • 12. California Surf Queen

  • 13. Under the Christmas Fish

  • 14. Evel Knievel

  • 15. Who's Ready to Get High


September 14, 2025

Irving Place Records

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

  • 1. Joliet

  • 2. Max Wedge

  • 3. Stingray

  • 4. Killboy Powerhead

  • 5. (Mama Had a) Skull Baby

  • 6. Plate in My Head

  • 7. Jerry Lee

  • 8. Evel Knievel

  • 9. Captain Ahab

  • 10. Axhandle

  • 11. Who's Ready to Get High


September 16, 2006

The Highdive

Champaign, Illinois, United States


September 9, 2006

The Hideout

Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • 1. Joliet

  • 2. Killboy Powerhead

  • 3. Evel Knievel

  • 4. Under the Christmas Fish

  • 5. Max Wedge

  • 6. Stingray

  • 7. (Mama Had a) Skull Baby

  • 8. Gold Eldorado

  • 9. Axhandle

  • 10. Pet Funeral

  • 11. Plate in My Head

  • 12. Captain Ahab

  • 13. Jerry Lee

  • 14. Goodbye Mr. Policeman

  • 15. Who's Ready to Get High

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