The Vietnam Veterans is a French psychedelic band, hailing originally from Chalon-sur-Saône, a commune in eastern France. They released six full-length albums during the 1980s, starting in 1983. The band was praised by many alternative music publications, including ''

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'' during the 1980s. After a 21-year-long pause, they are now active again.

History

After releasing their compilation album ''

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'' in 1988, they broke up, and some members moved on to other projects. In 2005 The Vietnam Veterans released a single called " I Give You My Life / Children Eyes", and in 2009 a full-length album called '' Strange Girl (As The Gitanes)''. The band The Gitanes was one of the projects a few of the former Vets had, and the name is now added to The Vietnam Veterans name, calling it "The Vietnam Veterans (a.k.a. The Gitanes)". Mark Enbatta died 9. 9. 2021.

Members

Current members

*Mark Enbatta – lead vocals,

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(1983–1988, 2009–present) *Lucas Trouble –

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(1983–1988, 2009–present) *James Kibut – (2009–present) *Eric Lenoir – (2009–present)

Discography

Studio albums

Live album

Compilation albums

Single

References

External links

Music Maniac RecordsOfficial The Vietnam Veterans MySpace pageRate Your Music
(Discography, reviews etc.) {{DEFAULTSORT:Vietnam Veterans Musical groups from Bourgogne-Franche-Comté French psychedelic rock music groups Musical groups established in 1982 1982 establishments in France French garage rock groups