Artist description New York City Hardcore Punk Band

Music Style Punk - HardCore

Musical Influences Sex Pistols, Damned, Buzzcocks, Ramones

Similar Artists Sex Pistols, Damned, Buzzcocks, Ramones

Artist History Singer Matty Walsh and Drummer Phil Portuesi had been members of the recently disbanded New York City Hardcore Band "Rapid Deployment" joined forces with Staten Island Punk band "The Rage" members Scott Robinson and Steve Meko to form "Victim of Society" in early 1983. Their single "Looks So Easy (When You're Young)" b/w "Another Point of View/Act Becomes Real" was released in the Summer of 1983 by NY Indie Label Trebb Records. Drummer Phil Portuesi left VOS soon-after the 45 was released. After playing with several drummers, VOS finally selected Bobby Lee Moller as Phils replacement. Phil went on to play with the Punk Band "New Rose", as well as a stint with ex-Misfits guitarist Bobby Steele. VOS played the NYC Punk Circuit (A7, CBGBs, Great Gildersleeves) through 1984, when they disbanded. Sadly, Singer/Lyricist Matt Walsh passed away a few years after VOS broke up. Bassist Scott Robinson went on to play with Alt-Rockers "TV3", and Guitarist Steve Meko and Drummer Bobby Lee Moller went on to front the Rock Band "True Rumor", who released the albums "Silent Generation" and "Knee Deep in Circumstance" in the late 80's.

Group Members Matty Walsh - Singer/Lyricist Steve Meko - Guitarist Scott Robinson - Bassist Phil Portuesi - Drums(1983) Bobby Lee Moller - Drums (1984)

Location NYC, NY - USA

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