1) Chester is a Pu… Read Full Bio ↴There are a few recording artists called Chester:
1) Chester is a Punk / Emo / Ska band from Romania. The members are: Bogdan - Vocals & Guitar, Bebe - Bass, Dan - Guitar, Vantu - Drums, Izzy - Violin.
Chester have released one album: Acestea Sunt Doua Lucruri Care Ma Enerveaza Cel Mai Tare.
http://www.myspace.com/chesterbnd
2) Chester is an Italo Disco and Eurobeat project produced by Giancarlo Pasquini, also known as Aleph.
3) Chester is a pop-punk band from London, England. Formed as a two piece in 1997 by former Sperm Wail Rob (guitar) and Pam (vocals), Chester recorded a twelve track demo Living Room On Tour before Rob recruited old friend - and fellow band member from early eighties Goth band Danse Macabre - The Elusive Stranger (drums) who after a couple of gigs suggested bringing in former Angel and Demon (and fellow Toyah fan) Chris (bass) to form a full band.
In 1998 the band recorded at the legendary and sadly missed, Pathway Studios and released a self-financed split single No Need For Wise Guys with The Griswalds and Fett. By the end of the year they had recorded 20 more tracks, again at Pathway, which formed their debut CD Malpleasurability released on Smokin' Troll in 1999, preceded by the 7" single Song About Nothing c/w I Lost My Boyfriend and Psychobillybunter.
1999 also saw the band touring Europe with Belgian band The Buckweeds plus Seven Inch Chord and Think Tank Pink Po(n)p from Japan. Recording that year included a cover of anarcho-punksters Dirt's Hiroshima with Wreckless Eric guesting on fuzzbass for a Crass Records tribute compilation, and a version of Margate for a Chas n' Dave tribute.
In 2000 Pam left, eventually returning to her native America and the band continued as a three-piece, Rob taking over on vocals. In this guise the band recorded another couple of dozen tracks. Ten of these were released as the ten-inch picture disk Ten Inches of Chester on Smokin' Troll in 2001, and another, Killing Made Easy - a collaboration with Toyah Willcox - was eventually released as a self-financed CD single under the band name Family of Noise in 2004.
Jill took over as vocalist for a while in 2000-2001, Chester again being fronted by another singer from stateside. Athough Jill never recorded with Chester, she played several gigs with them including Punk Aid - her on-stage antics becoming the stuff of legend! They say lightning never strikes twice but, Jill returned to the USA just as Pam did before and the band reverted to a three piece and recorded the second album No Light Here.
Circumstances and other commitments lead to the drummer being elusive, not just in name and Chris went on to play bass for successful tribute band, The Gonzo Dog-do Bar Band. Rob kept the spirit alive, playing gigs as Rob Chester in places as far away as Brazil! For a handful of gigs Rob recruited the services of tour buddies Paul (Anal Beard) on bass and Sonny (Combat Shock) on drums with Toyah fan Annalise Vineer taking up the vocals.
Rob continued to play with other bands such as Age of Chaos and Rockabilly influenced The Creeping, and often played again as Rob Chester, keeping the Chester noise still out there. As fate would have it, Creeping drummer Daz was unable to do a gig and no longer so elusive, Mr Stranger sat on the drum stool and the Chester link was back, with The Creeping doing a version of Goth Classic at this one off gig.
The 'classic' Chester line up of Rob, Tes and Chris got together to finally release No Light Here to the light of day with 2 gigs at Chat's Palace, the first being a celebration of the album's long awaited release on Catmachine Music in October 2007.
The most recent Chester outings were supporting Neurotic and the PVCs (Punk Voice Choir) with Rob playing bass for Neurotic whilst Chris and Tes became members of the PVCs for three nights at the ICA in July 2008. Chester played the aftershow party at the 12 Bar Club in Soho on the final night.
In addition to their own releases, Chester have contributed to a number of compilations, including Nothing to Prove, The New Wave of Chas and Dave, Kicking a Dead Horse to Death, International Punk Rock Box Set and Punk Aid: 25 Years of Anarchy
Have you ever read a bad review of this band in Maximum? Nope, that should tell you something. Finally, after years of struggling, there's a full-length CD from England's CHESTER. Great manic punk with totally crazy girl vocals. The fact that it sounds great even though it was probably recorded in a toilet somewhere is a testament to this band's natural energy and genuine excitement about playing these songs. It's loose, but it's three-or-four-pints loose. Not lack-of-ability loose. Not a dry spot on this great punk record.
Lance Hahn (RIP)
MAXIMUM ROCK'N'ROLL
It's a really varied album with more than its fair share of sneakily good tunes, so don't think we have a timewarp on our hands. Being to one side of hardcore ebullience it can get through to anyone with a high regard for punk spirit which bleeds off into various areas... nutty vocal encouragement over grimtoned guitar and comes over as highly miffed and then like a scampering Damned (or a poppy Motorhead for some reason) they charge through.
Mick Mercer
January 2008
http://chestr.co.uk
4) Chester is also the name of the giggly, flower-eyed announcer on the late, lamented Sifl & Olly Show. He was voiced by S&O co-creator Matt Crocco.
5) There's also a Brazilian guitarist, from color for shane named Chester.
(for the singer of Linkin Park, see Chester Bennington)
6) In the Year 1985 he was born in town not far away from Bremen, Germany. He was a very shy kid and he remained being it until he was older. In his early years music became a big part in his life. Chester started playing the keyboard a little bit but he was too shy to go to a music school. So he only played his little melodys and was pretty satisfied with that. Later he quited playing keyboard for no reasons...
When he was older in the year 2000 his focus on music was still there. He heard a lot of Rock, Crossover and stuff. But then Hip Hop came into his life... Chester bought his turntables a couple months later and started mixing and scratching. He loved to play with beats and he wanted get on stage...but where? One year later the chance was there! He became a member in a Club in his hometown called "Dröönläänd" and from then on he had the possibilty to practise any time. Later he had a gig with his friend... then he quited mixing Hip Hop...
That was when he recognized Drum & Bass. He was totally in love with it! On February, 7th 2004 he had his first gig as "DJ Silent" and it was on of the best moments in his life. The next 3 years he had gigs in his hometown and in different clubs in Bremen. But he still wasn..t completly happy. And he knew why...he wanted to produce his own tracks, he wanted to see the people dancing to his tunes! In December 2006 his thoughts about producing his own stuff became true. Since two and a half years he..s doing his thing. Now it..s time to show it...
It's My Life
Chester Lyrics
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i decided for me that i don't want just follow
They tried to influence me told me i will see
Someday I'll know what it means to grow up
It’s the way they are living; the way they are hating
explaining to me how life must work
Take it or leave; your dreams won’t become true
Work for your wealth; your ideals lead you astray
I don’t want to waste my life
on your tradition of prohibition
There’s only one life we have
no second chance and no reincarnation
I just want to waste my life
on my definition of tradition
Somebody once told me keep going’ your way
but on every step it feels like lie
I don’t want to belong; don’t want to fit in
and constant escaping becomes an ordeal
It’s the way they are living; the way they are hating
no more than a life of doubt and conflict
Take it or leave; your dreams won’t become true
Work for your wealth; your ideals lead you astray
I don’t want to waste my life
on your tradition of prohibition
There’s only one life we have
no second chance and no reincarnation
I just want to waste my life
on my definition of tradition
I don’t want to waste my life
I don’t want to live your fucking life
I don’t want to waste my life
I don’t want to live your fucking life
I don’t want to waste my life
I don’t want to live your fucking life
The lyrics of Chester's song "It's My Life" delve into themes of individuality, self-discovery, and the rejection of societal norms and expectations. The singer talks about how from a young age, they were told what the "right way" to live their life was, but they made a conscious decision to not just blindly follow these instructions. The lyrics suggest a sense of defiance against authority and a desire to carve out their own path in life.
The song expresses a feeling of resistance against conformity and the pressure to conform to societal standards. The singer is wary of those who try to influence them and dictate how life should be lived. They reject the notion that one must follow a predetermined path to success, and highlight the importance of staying true to oneself and one's own beliefs, even if it means going against the grain.
The repetition of the lines "I don’t want to waste my life on your tradition of prohibition" emphasizes the idea of breaking free from constraints and restrictions imposed by others. The lyrics reflect a yearning for personal autonomy and a rejection of living a life that is dictated by external expectations. The singer emphasizes the finite nature of life and the need to make the most of the present moment by living authentically and on their own terms.
The raw emotion and defiance in the closing lines of the song, where the singer repeatedly declares, "I don’t want to waste my life, I don’t want to live your f**king life," highlight a strong sense of independence and a refusal to be molded or controlled by outside influences. The song ultimately conveys a powerful message about the importance of self-determination, individuality, and staying true to one's own values and beliefs in the face of societal pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
Since they told me first what’s the right way for me
When they tried to dictate how I should live my life
i decided for me that i don't want just follow
I decided that I don't want to simply follow their rules
They tried to influence me told me i will see
They tried to sway me by saying I would understand one day
Someday I'll know what it means to grow up
I will eventually understand the complexities of adulthood
It’s the way they are living; the way they are hating
Their way of living and their negativity
explaining to me how life must work
Trying to explain the 'correct' way to live life
Take it or leave; your dreams won’t become true
Accept it or not, pursuing your dreams won't guarantee success
Work for your wealth; your ideals lead you astray
Focusing solely on material wealth can lead you away from your true beliefs
I don’t want to waste my life
I refuse to squander my life
on your tradition of prohibition
By conforming to your restrictive traditions
There’s only one life we have
We only get one chance at life
no second chance and no reincarnation
No opportunities for a do-over or rebirth
I just want to waste my life
I only want to spend my life
on my definition of tradition
According to my own interpretation of tradition
Somebody once told me keep going’ your way
Someone once advised me to continue following my own path
but on every step it feels like lie
But at every turn, it feels deceptive
I don’t want to belong; don’t want to fit in
I refuse to conform or blend in
and constant escaping becomes an ordeal
And constantly trying to evade becomes exhausting
I don’t want to waste my life
I refuse to squander my life
on your tradition of prohibition
By conforming to your restrictive traditions
I don’t want to waste my life
I refuse to squander my life
on your tradition of prohibition
By conforming to your restrictive traditions
I don’t want to waste my life
I refuse to squander my life
I don’t want to live your fucking life
I don't want to live according to your oppressive standards
I don’t want to waste my life
I refuse to squander my life
I don’t want to live your fucking life
I don't want to conform to your oppressive way of living
I don’t want to waste my life
I refuse to squander my life
I don’t want to live your fucking life
I don't want to live according to your oppressive standards
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hannes Panzenböck, Thomas Stütz, Michael Weiß, Andreas Feix, Stefan Haider
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