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Murphy’s Law (band)
Murphy's Law is an influential American hardcore punk band from New York City, formed in 1982. While vocalist Jimmy Drescher remains the only founding member of the band, the line-up has consisted of numerous musicians who have performed with a diverse selection of musical acts across multiple genres, such as Skinnerbox, Danzig, The Bouncing Souls, Mucky Pup, Dog Eat Dog, Hanoi Rocks, Fishbone, Agnostic Front, Warzone, the Cro-Mags, D Generation, New York Dolls, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, The Slackers, Thursday, Skavoovie and the Epitones, White Trash and Glen Campbell. Over the course of their career, Murphy's Law has released five albums, the last of which, '' The Party's Over'', was released in 2001. History ''Murphy's Law'' and ''Back with a Bong'' (1986–1990) Released in 1986, Murphy's Law's self-titled debut album features fast-paced, short songs with more mosh sections; however, they also managed to blend in some laid-back Californian punk sounds and even blues i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hardcore Punk
Hardcore punk (commonly abbreviated to hardcore or hXc) is a punk rock music genre#subtypes, subgenre and subculture that originated in the late 1970s. It is generally faster, harder, and more aggressive than other forms of punk rock. Its roots can be traced to earlier punk scenes in San Francisco and Punk rock in California, Southern California which arose as a reaction against the still predominant History of the hippie movement, hippie cultural climate of the time. It was also inspired by Washington, D.C., hardcore#History, Washington, D.C., and Punk rock#New York City, New York punk rock and early proto-punk. Hardcore punk generally eschews commercialism, the established music industry and "anything similar to the characteristics of Rock music, mainstream rock" and often addresses social and political topics with "confrontational, politically charged lyrics". Hardcore sprouted underground scenes across the United States in the early 1980s, particularly in Los Angeles, San Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agnostic Front
Agnostic Front is an American hardcore punk band from New York City. Founded in 1980, the band is considered an important influence on the New York hardcore scene, as well as a pioneer of the crossover thrash genre. History First era (1980–1992) Formed in 1980 with Vincent "Vinnie Stigma" Capuccio (formerly of the Eliminators) on lead guitar, with Diego on bass, Rob Krekus (aka Robby Crypt Crash) on drums and John Watson on vocals. Despite being billed at their first concert as the Zoo Crew, Stigma introduced them as Agnostic Front, saying that the poster had been made prior to deciding on the name. They soon added Ray Barbieri, aka Raybeez, on drums and Adam Mucci on bass. After Watson was arrested, the band hired James Kontra as their vocalist, who eventually quit before a performance at Great Gildersleeves after a disagreement with Capuccio about how to hand out stickers. Although never having spoken to him before, Stigma told some of his friends to ask Roger Miret (former ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thrash Metal
Thrash metal (or simply thrash) is an Extreme metal, extreme subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by its overall aggression and fast tempo.Kahn-Harris, Keith, ''Extreme Metal: Music and Culture on the Edge'', pp. 2–3, 9. Oxford: Berg, 2007, . The songs usually use fast percussive beats and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with Shred guitar, shredding-style lead guitar work. The genre emerged in the early 1980s as musicians began fusing the double bass drumming and complex guitar stylings of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) with the speed and aggression of hardcore punk and the technicality of progressive rock. Philosophically, thrash metal developed as a backlash against both the conservatism of the Reagan era and the much more moderate, Pop music, pop-influenced, and widely accessible heavy metal subgenre of glam metal which also developed concurrently in the 1980s. Derived genres include crossover thrash, a fusion of thrash metal and hardcore punk. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murphy's Law (Murphy's Law Album)
''Murphy's Law'' is the second album from United States, American Rock music, rock band, Murphy's Law (band), Murphy's Law. It was released in 1986 on Profile Records which was attempting to broaden its horizons from the rap genre it was generally known for at that time. It follows the band's debut, ''Bong Blast'' in 1983, and was re-issued by Another Planet records in 1994 with ''Back With A Bong'' on the same disc. Overview Murphy's Law were at the forefront of the New York hardcore movement in the early 1980s – but there was something inherently different about their sound. They did have the hallmarks of their peers – fast paced, short songs with moshing, mosh sections which pleased the crowds – but they also managed to blend in some laid-back Californian punk sounds, mutant rock and roll, even blues into the stomping New York hardcore anthems. Some of the songs on this album could also be credited as an influence on the burgeoning thrash metal scene which had taken t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Party's Over (Murphy's Law Album)
''The Party's Over'' is an album by hardcore punk band Murphy's Law. It was released in 2001 on Artemis Records. Reflex/Wolfpack Records released the European vinyl pressing of the album in 2002. The title of the album is a reference to New York City's music scene at the turn of the century. Production The album was produced by Daniel Rey. Critical reception AllMusic called the album "15 tracks of blistering, rowdy, and fast club punk, something that diehard fans should truly savor." ''Billboard A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts of the world) is a large outdoor advertising structure (a billing board), typically found in high-traffic areas such as alongside busy roads. Billboards present large advertis ...'' wrote that singer Jimmy G "displays a wider range and a sense of melody only hinted at on past albums." Track listing #"Maximum Lie" - 2:31 #"Vicky Crown" - 2:53 #"Stressed Out" - 1:37 #"Hypocrite" - 1:27 #"Bitch" - 1:39 #"Redemption ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glen Campbell
Glen Travis Campbell (April 22, 1936 – August 8, 2017) was an American country musician and actor. He was best known for a series of hit songs in the 1960s and 1970s, and for hosting ''The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour'' on CBS television from 1969 until 1972. He released 64 albums in a career that spanned five decades, selling over 45 million records worldwide, including twelve gold albums, four platinum albums, and one double-platinum album. Born in Billstown, Arkansas, Campbell began his professional career as a session musician, studio musician in Los Angeles, spending several years playing with the group of instrumentalists later known as "The Wrecking Crew (music), The Wrecking Crew". After becoming a solo artist, he placed a total of 80 different songs on either the Hot Country Songs, ''Billboard'' Country Chart, Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, or Adult Contemporary (chart), Adult Contemporary Chart, of which 29 made the top 10 and of which nine reached number o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Trash (American Band)
White Trash is a funk/hard rock/soul music, soul band from Queens, New York, billed as "Four college dropouts with an attitude ... and a horn section". They separate themselves from other bands in their genre with their horn section, called the Badass Brass, which gives them a very funky musical sound. They enjoyed some success in the early 90s before disbanding. They later reformed and released several more albums and toured the U.S. White Trash was heavily influenced by Mötley Crüe and The Blues Brothers. History Friends Dave Alvin (vocals) and brothers Ethan (guitar) and Aaron Collins (bass) formed the band in 1985 and first played together at Aaron's bar mitzvah, performing covers of Judas Priest's "Breaking The Law" and "Living After Midnight". They used several different drummers until three years later, when Aaron's high school buddy Mike Caldarella joined. In 1990 they were discovered and subsequently signed to EMI Music Publishing. They signed to Elektra Records in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skavoovie And The Epitones
Skavoovie and the Epitones Skavoovie & The Epitones is an American ska band formed in Newton, Massachusetts, in 1992. The band is recognized for integrating traditional Jamaican ska with jazz, big band, and other musical styles. From 1992 to 1999, the band released three studio albums and appeared on multiple compilations. They played a significant role in the third-wave ska movement of the 1990s. In 2024, they reunited for a performance at the Supernova International Ska Festival, marking their first live appearance in over two decades. Early Years and Formation (1992–1995) The original members of Skavoovie and the Epitones included Ansis Purins (vocals), Ben Jaffe (tenor saxophone), Eugene Cho (keyboards), Jesse Farber (trumpet), Ben Herson (drums), Rob Jost (bass), Kevin Micka (guitar), Eric Jalbert (trumpet), Joe Wensink (euphonium), and Jon Natchez (baritone saxophone). The band later expanded to include Daniel Neely (guitar), Ben Lewis (trumpet), and Ethan D'Ercole (guit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thursday (band)
Thursday is an American post-hardcore band formed in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in 1997. The band consists of Geoff Rickly (lead vocals), Tom Keeley (lead guitar, backing vocals), Steve Pedulla (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Tim Payne (bass), and Tucker Rule (drums). The band's debut album ''Waiting (Thursday album), Waiting'' (1999) featured original guitarist Bill Henderson, who left in 2000 and was replaced by Pedulla. Thursday gained popularity with their second album ''Full Collapse'' (2001), and the band's major-label debut ''War All the Time (Thursday album), War All the Time'' (2003) debuted at number 7 on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. The band released ''A City by the Light Divided'' (2006), ''Common Existence'' (2009) and ''No Devolución'' (2011) before announcing an indefinite hiatus following Australian tour dates in 2012, which Rickly later confirmed was a full disbandment. Thursday reunited in 2016, touring for the next few years and breaking up agai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Slackers
The Slackers are an American ska band, formed in Manhattan, New York in 1991. The band's sound is a mix of ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub, soul, garage rock, and jazz. The Slackers' notability is credited to their prolific career, tours of North and South America, Europe, and elsewhere, and signing to notable punk label Hellcat Records. The members of the Slackers have also been known to perform in other bands and musical projects, including Reggae Workers of the World, David Hillyard & The Rocksteady Seven, Crazy Baldhead Sound System, Da Whole Thing, The Hall Trees, Stubborn All-Stars, and the SKAndalous All Stars. Vic Ruggiero performs as a solo act performing both original compositions as well as reworked Slackers songs, and has also played keyboards and piano on several Rancid albums. Career The band's second album, ''Redlight'', released on September 23, 1997, was ranked number seven in ''Billboard'' editor Carrie Bell's "The Year in Music (1997)" list. The album's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1979 as a conjunction of lead musician, singer and songwriter Joan Jett and the backup band. It has undergone many lineup changes since its inception, with founders Jett and producer Kenny Laguna being its only consistent members. Three albums by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts have been certified platinum or gold. Their hit singles include " Bad Reputation", "Fake Friends", "Good Music", "Light of Day", "Little Liar", " I Hate Myself for Loving You", and the covers " Crimson and Clover", " Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)", " Dirty Deeds", " Everyday People", and " I Love Rock 'n Roll". In 2015, the lineup consisting of Jett, Laguna, bassist Gary Ryan, drummer Lee Crystal, and guitarist Ricky Byrd were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. History Formation In 1979, while fulfilling an obligation of the Runaways to complete a film based on the band's career, guitarist and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York Dolls
New York Dolls were an American rock music, rock band formed in New York City in 1971. Along with the Velvet Underground, the MC5, and the Stooges, they were one of the first bands of the early punk rock scenes. Although the band never achieved much commercial success and their original line-up fell apart quickly, the band's first two albums—''New York Dolls (album), New York Dolls'' (1973) and ''Too Much Too Soon (album), Too Much Too Soon'' (1974)—became among the most popular cult following, cult records in rock. The line-up at this time consisted of vocalist David Johansen, guitarist Johnny Thunders, bassist Arthur Kane, guitarist and pianist Sylvain Sylvain, and drummer Jerry Nolan; the latter two had replaced Rick Rivets and Billy Murcia, respectively, in 1972. On stage, they donned an androgynous wardrobe, wearing high heels, eccentric hats, satin, makeup, spandex, and dresses. Nolan described the group in 1974 as "the Dead End Kids of today". After reuniting, they rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
