The Notekillers

The Notekillers
OriginPhiladelphia
Years active1977–1981, 2004–present
LabelsAmerican Bushmen, Ecstatic Peace!, Prophase
Member of
  • David First, guitar
  • Stephen Bilenky, bass
  • Barry Halkin, drums
Formerly ofThomas Johnson, congas

The Notekillers are an instrumental avant-rock band from Philadelphia. The band was created in 1977 by David First (Guitar), Stephen Bilenky (Bass), and Barry Halkin (Drums). They were often categorized as No Wave, and they broke up in 1981. A compilation album was released in 2001, and the band reformed in 2004 to record and perform again.