Bucko Crooks
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About
The Smudge, also known as Bucko Crooks, is a performance artist, sculptor, and noise musician from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, active since 2001. He creates experimental music under various monikers, utilizing a combination of theatrics, recording and playback techniques, and electronic gear. His works range from serious to campy, violent and melancholic to funny and child-like, and he frequently performs in live environments across the Midwestern United States. ([noisewiki.com](https://www.noisewiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_Smudge&utm_source=openai))
