Sukia were a Camarillo, California

California

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-based electronic band that featured former child actor Ross Harris, who in the 1970s acted in shows such as CHiPS

CHiPs

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and the Little House on the Prairie

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.

Formed in the early 90's amidst the burgeoning Los Angeles

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 indie music scene, Sukia took their name from the Italian vampire comic book of the same name

Sukia

For the Californian band, see Sukia .Sukia was a vampire-themed Italian comics series by Renzo Barbieri and Fulvio Bosttoli published by Edifumetto from 1978 to 1986, for a total of 153 albums and 6 extra albums. In the series Sukia faces people or creatures who are trying to do some form of harm...

. Their only released album is Contacto Especial con el Tercer Sexo (1996), which was produced by the Dust Brothers

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 and Jerry Finn

Jerry Finn

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, released on the Dust Brothers label, Nickelbag records in the States and through Mo Wax Records in the United Kingdom.

Following their dissolution, Sukia have gained a cult following from the release of the above titled album and also alternate versions of the songs "Gary Super Macho" and "The Dream Machine".

External links

• Sukia on Chaos Kitty
• Sukia Myspace
• [ Sukia AllMusic.com]