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In April 2007, Pyle launched his "Trouble in the Camera Club" photography show at The Beaver Cafe/bar in Toronto. The extensive collection of photographs documented the birth of the punk music scene in Toronto clubs during 1976–1980. An on-line version of the show was available on his official
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while on hiatus from Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet. During these periods he began producing recordings for other bands, including the debut single and LP by King Cobb Steelie and a record by Phleg Camp. After Shadowy Men broke up in 1994, he and Reid Diamond then formed the band
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than his previous outfits, Greek Buck was noted primarily for their soundtrack compositions, such as those composed for films directed by
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Jennie Punter, "Full frontal funkery, Guelph-style Juno-nominated sextet King Cobb Steelie gets into the groove".
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In 2012 and 2013, Pyle released recordings by his two bands. The Filthy Gaze of Europe, his collaboration with
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record producer and musician, who has also been a member of multiple bands. Pyle is openly
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After Phono-Comb broke up, Pyle began a new musical project with Andrew Zealley called
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Ben Kaplan, "Snarl for the camera; The birth of punk rock, through Don Pyle's lens".
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of Fifth Column then joined the group to play bass and the quartet recorded the LP
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As a producer, music recorder, and mixer, his credits include releases by
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in 2011 and included over 300 photographs of Toronto punk bands such as
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Andy Pedersen, "Shadowy Men to Phono-Comb to Fair to ...".
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for the express purpose of playing and recording with
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