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'''Negative Element''' was a punk band, originally from Willow Springs (southwest suburbs). They were a young band and put on a rather energetic live performance. They are most well known for the songs ''Anti Pac Man'' and ''What Ever Happened To Elmer Fudd''. Their first show was August 15, [[1982]] at [[Exit]] with MDC, [[Six Feet Under]] and [[Rights of the Accused]]. The band broke (1984? 1985?) after the | '''Negative Element''' was a punk band, originally from Willow Springs (southwest suburbs). They were a young band and put on a rather energetic live performance. They are most well known for the songs ''Anti Pac Man'' and ''What Ever Happened To Elmer Fudd''. Their first show was August 15, [[1982]] at [[Exit]] with MDC, [[Six Feet Under]] and [[Rights of the Accused]]. The band broke (1984? 1985?) after the Stepe brothers moved to Peoria. | ||
On November 24th, [[2007]] Negative Element played their first show in over 20 years. It was at the aftershow to the [[You Weren't There]] premier and 3 of the 4 original members (Keith was in Germany and could not attend) were present and original singer Sparky even joined in to play ''National Socialism''. | On November 24th, [[2007]] Negative Element played their first show in over 20 years. It was at the aftershow to the [[You Weren't There]] premier and 3 of the 4 original members (Keith was in Germany and could not attend) were present and original singer Sparky even joined in to play ''National Socialism''. | ||
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* Sparky - Vocals | * Sparky - Vocals | ||
* [[Tom Faulkner]] - Vocals | * [[Tom Faulkner]] - Vocals | ||
* [[Barry | * [[Barry Stepe]] - Guitar | ||
* [[Chopper | * [[Chopper Stepe]] - Guitar, then Bass | ||
* "Little Guy" - Bass | * "Little Guy" - Bass | ||
* [[Keith Lyons]] - Drums | * [[Keith Lyons]] - Drums | ||
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* '''''Yes, We Have No Bananas''''' (Version Sound, [[1983]]) | * '''''Yes, We Have No Bananas''''' (Version Sound, [[1983]]) | ||
** 8 Tracks | ** 8 Tracks | ||
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* [http://www.chicagopunkpix.com/Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=10 Marie Kanger-Born's live Negative Element pics] | * [http://www.chicagopunkpix.com/Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=10 Marie Kanger-Born's live Negative Element pics] | ||
* [http://www.punkvinyl.com/2005/05/25/selections-from-the-punk-vault-negative-element/ Negative Element in The Punk Vault] | * [http://www.punkvinyl.com/2005/05/25/selections-from-the-punk-vault-negative-element/ Negative Element in The Punk Vault] | ||
[[Category:Bands]] | [[Category:Bands]] | ||
[[Category:Western Suburbs]] | [[Category:Western Suburbs]] | ||
[[Category:MySpace]] | [[Category:MySpace]] | ||
Revision as of 17:09, 9 October 2008
Negative Element was a punk band, originally from Willow Springs (southwest suburbs). They were a young band and put on a rather energetic live performance. They are most well known for the songs Anti Pac Man and What Ever Happened To Elmer Fudd. Their first show was August 15, 1982 at Exit with MDC, Six Feet Under and Rights of the Accused. The band broke (1984? 1985?) after the Stepe brothers moved to Peoria.
On November 24th, 2007 Negative Element played their first show in over 20 years. It was at the aftershow to the You Weren't There premier and 3 of the 4 original members (Keith was in Germany and could not attend) were present and original singer Sparky even joined in to play National Socialism.
Members
- Sparky - Vocals
- Tom Faulkner - Vocals
- Barry Stepe - Guitar
- Chopper Stepe - Guitar, then Bass
- "Little Guy" - Bass
- Keith Lyons - Drums
Recordings
- Meathouse Compilation (Version Sound, 1982)
- National Socialism
- Only recording with Sparky on vocals
- Yes, We Have No Bananas (Version Sound, 1983)
- 8 Tracks
- Chicago Hardcore Compilation (Never Released)
- Recorded "several tracks"
- Starving Dogs Compilation
- Three Songs