Purrkur Pillnikk

Formed in 1981 Purrkur Pillnikk was one of the first Icelandic punk bands. They only existed for 18 months but managed to release two studio albums and two EP's. The group disbanded in 1982 but made one last release in '83, a live LP called Maskínan. The members of the band later became successful in other Icelandic punk bands. Lead singer Einar Örn Benediktsson formed a dynamic vocal duo with Björk in the bands KUKL and The Sugarcubes. Also Bragi Ólafsson became a member of Sugarcubes. The other members of Purrkur Pillnikk was Ásgeir Bragason and Friðrik Erlingsson.

Discography:
Tilf 7" [Released by Gramm Records '81]
Ehgji En 12" [Released by Gramm Records '81]
Googooplex 12" [Released by Gramm Records '82]
No time to think 7" [Released by Gramm Records '82]
Maskínan 12" [Released by Gramm Records '83]

Purrkur Pillnikk - Gluggagægir & Augun úti