Sadly, I believe the drummer died, having suffered with psychiatric issues for very many years. But the other two Shagg sisters occasionally still perform. There may be a fourth Shagg sister, or a cousin, who features on a couple of tracks.

The story behind The Shaggs is a doozy.

You guys should also check out Hasil Adkins ‘Poultry In Motion’ ( A best of CD) The late Hasil was a kind of prototype for Seasick Steve. Often arrested, usually drunk, the subject of many of his songs expresssed his love of eating chicken, hence the album title.

They’re my first choice poster girls for that anti-promiscuity campaign I’m planning on campus this year.