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Skrewdriver timeline (EN)

1993
died in a car crash

Donaldson died in a car crash on 24 September 1993. Donaldson’s death catalyzed the demise of Skrewdriver, and had a strong impact on the white power rock scene. John “Grinny” Grinton died from cancer in June 2005.

1982
resurrected the band name Skrewdriver

Donaldson resurrected the band name Skrewdriver in 1982 with a new band line-up. The new band espoused an openly nationalist ideology and eventually became openly supportive of white nationalist groups, after a lengthy period of publicly denying such support. The band released the single “White Power” in 1983 and their…
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1976
formed Skrewdriver as a punk rock band

Ian Stuart Donaldson, formerly of the cover band Tumbling Dice, formed Skrewdriver as a punk rock band in Poulton-le-Fylde in 1976. At first, Skrewdriver sported a punk appearance , but they later changed their image to a skinhead look. In 1978, Donaldson moved to Manchester , where he recruited guitarist…
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