Music Style punk rock

Musical Influences The Dictators, The Dickies, New York Dolls, Bad Brains

Similar Artists The Dictators, Bad Brains

Artist History It all started in 1972, when 3 guys imprisoned in the same Catholic high school were pushed too far. Steve, Alan & Joe grew up in different parts of Queens, NY, during the 1960's & 70's. By the time they were old enough to think for themselves, they were sent to Catholic schools in hopes that they would stop. It took Christ the King High School to bring all the boys together....and it took a common enemy to make a band. The repressive school, with its ineffectual, underpaid lay teachers and burly, violent "religious order" members (nuns & 'brothers') propelled the rebellious teens into the clutches of sex...& drugs...& rock 'n' roll. CREEM magazine became the style guide, & bands like the New York Dolls, Blue Oyster Cult, The Dictators, Sex Pistols, & The Ramones were the influences. Punk rock non-stardom awaited them.... (to be continued)

Group Members Joe Riese - guitar, Steve Ryan - guitar, Alan Wolf - bass guitar, Danny Christiana - drums, Paul Vakerling - vocals

Instruments 2 guitars, bass, drums & vocals

Albums Wrecked 'Em? Damn Near Killed 'Em!

Location Queens, NY - USA

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