The Effigies
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| Active until | 2009 |
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| Genres | Punk Rock |
| Origin | Chicago |
| Illinois | |
| United States | |
| Albums | Fly On A Wire |
| Ink | |
| Reside | |
| Haunted Town | |
| Remains Nonviewable | |
| We're Da Machine | |
| For Ever Grounded | |
| Members | Joe Haggerty |
| Robert McNaughton | |
| Official site | effigies.com |
| Listen artist | www.youtube.com |
| Record labels | Ruthless Records |
| Songs | SongsBody BagRemains Nonviewable · 1989 Below the DropRemains Nonviewable · 1989 We'll Be Here TomorrowRemains Nonviewable · 1989 View 25+ more |
| List | Body BagRemains Nonviewable · 1989 |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 671260 |
About The Effigies
The Effigies were an American punk band from Chicago, Illinois, United States. The band played its first show in 1980 and was active initially for approximately a decade, undergoing multiple personnel changes with frontman John Kezdy the only constant, before disbanding in 1990.
Dussehra 2022: Celebrations take over India's streets
... Large crowds gather to watch this spectacle and erupt into cheers as crackling flames engulf The Effigies...
Condemnation of hanging effigies of female politicians on bonfire
... She said The Effigies demonstrated " pure unadulterated sectarian bigotry" and authorities needed to tackle those behind the displays...
Lewes Bonfire Night effigies include a urinating Boris Johnson
... Neptune, the Roman God of the sea, was one of The Effigies Other effigies included a depiction of a protest against the ending of free TV licences for the over 75s, and a Brexit rollercoaster featuring the prime minister and Jacob Rees-Mogg lounging in the carriages...
Dussehra 2022: Celebrations take over India's streets
Millions of Indians are celebrating Dussehra - an important Hindu festival - as fears about the Covid-19 pandemic have subsided.
For The Past two years, celebrations were either muted or altogether cancelled.
Dussehra is celebrated on the 10th day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, which roughly falls between the months of September and October.
The Festival celebrates Hindu god Ram's vanquishing of the 10-headed Demon King Ravan, and symbolises the triumph of good over evil.
Dussehra is celebrated throughout India with different rituals and activities.
Celebrations last for many days and are marked by songs, dances and large processions.
People visit family and friends, exchange sweets and gifts, and wear traditional outfits.
In some places such as Gujarat, The Festival is preceded by nine nights of dancing - or Navratri - where people wear colourful clothes and perform traditional dances with small Sticks - dandiyas - and synchronised claps.
On the 10th day, effigies of Ravan, his brother and son are burnt to mark the victory of good over evil. Large crowds gather to watch this spectacle and erupt into cheers as crackling flames engulf The Effigies .
Sometimes, firecrackers are lit in tandem, but over The Past couple of years, environmentalists and politicians have been urging people to refrain from lighting fireworks due to The Rising levels of air pollution.
In northern India, Ramlila - a theatrical performance based on Ram's Life - is performed in cities and towns. Performers dress up as different characters from the Hindu epic Ramayan and enact scenes in front of large crowds.
The Festival also marks The End of and commemorates goddess Durga's slaying of the buffalo demon Mahishasur.
People Set Up elaborate stage decorations known as " pandals" that draw large crowds. These pandals showcase designs based on a variety of themes, ranging from politics to important paintings.
Dussehra also marks The Beginning of preparations for - a festival of Lights - which is held 20 days later.
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Source of news: bbc.com
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