The Coolies | |
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| Genres | Alternative rock, post-punk, laffabilly |
| Years active | 1986–1989 |
| Labels | DB, Casino |
| Past members | Jeb Baldwin Billy Burton Rob Gal Clay Harper Frogg Jaguar Mellonball Teddy Murray |
The Coolies were an American alternative rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, active from 1986 to 1989. They derived their name from a dictionary definition of coolie, which defines the word as a derogatory term for "one who does heavy work for little pay".