Chris was bassist, vocalist, and songwriter in the Leaving Trains during one of their most chaotic and turbulent periods, so all aboard, because the Kids Wanna Know!
Graveyard Rodeo flyers from Whitey’s time as vocalist, courtesy of the book “From Staple Guns to Thumbtacks - Flyer Art From the 1982-1995 New Orleans Punk & Hardcore Scene” by Pat Roig
Chris Sims and Pepper Keenan in Graveyard Rodeo, circa 1985. Photographer and location unknown.
Short lived Whitey, Falling James, Bobby Belltower, Lenny Montoya lineup. Photo by Nancie Hemminger
Falling Jams and Whitey circa 1992, Club Vera, Groningen Netherlands. Photo by Willem Koolvert.
1991, Philadelphia
Get in the Van: Aaron Donovan (seated with Leaving Trains shirt). Chris is standing with raised fist, along with various other locals in Albuquerque. Photographer unknown.
1991 Seattle with the Doctors That Rock!
Santa Cruz early 90’s. Chris (seated on left looking at camera), roadie Pat Mac (shaved head), Falling James (standing at back), Aaron (writing) with various family members. Photographer unknown.
Various Speed Freaks skating to the Leaving Trains “I’m Ok” with Whitey on vocals.
1991, Long Branch New Jersey
Whitey wrote & sings this song for Southern Restoration Society. This band played a few shows with the Leaving Trains in LA circa 1997.
Some of Whitey’s artwork:
More of Whitey’s Tender Country, circa 1997. Tender bandcamp below.
You Don't Know Mojack is a podcast discussing each release on SST Records, in order, from start to finish. Mojack Stacks! is a supplementary podcast for material related to the primary episodes.
You Don't Know Mojack is a podcast discussing each release on SST Records, in order, from start to finish. Mojack Stacks! is a supplementary podcast for material related to the primary episodes.
