Early years .281980-1984.29 The Vandals
the vandals performing in tucson, arizona in 1984, showing original members stevo , jan nils ackermann (bassist chalmer lumary visible in background).
in 1982 group became second band sign epitaph records, los angeles label run bad religion s brett gurewitz, released first ep peace thru vandalism. record contained several songs become fan favorites , remained in band s live set 1990s, including urban struggle, became local hit after receiving airplay on kroq-fm s rodney on roq program.
most of record s subject material drawn directly band s own experiences in local punk rock scene. legend of pat brown told tales of substance-abusing friend of band notorious causing mayhem, while pirate s life dealt experience of riding disneyland s pirates of caribbean ride while taking lsd. aforementioned urban struggle dealt constant fights occur between punk rock fans congregated @ costa mesa club called cuckoo s nest , country music fans gathered @ nearby zubie s. anarchy burger (hold government) approached philosophy of anarchism, advocated many punk bands, humorous perspective , became 1 of band s popular songs throughout career.
in 1984 band appeared in film suburbia invitation of director penelope spheeris, had directed influential decline of western civilization. played benefit concert cypress college young republicans, along circle jerks, dickies, d.i., , plain wrap, action prompted derision traditionally leftist , anarchist punk community. not last time band s actions draw criticism, music maintaining apolitical position.
pfauter left band in 1984 , brent turner brought in play bass on recording of first album, when in rome vandals. time of album s release in 1985 on national trust records chalmer lumary had joined band s full-time bassist. album explored different musical styles , contained several songs become fan favorites. ladykiller incorporated scratching , dance beats, while mohawk town explored mixture of punk rock , country music. personality clashes between members led stevo s departure band shortly thereafter. replaced dave quackenbush of band falling idols, has remained vandals vocalist. in 1987 band appeared in penelope spheeris film, dudes.
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