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'''Life Sentence''' was a popular Chicago punk/hardcore band from the mid to late 1980s.  They were from Itasca and formed out of the ashes of the [[Anti-Bodies]].  They went threw a few lineup changes and even some nasty lawsuits between members and the rights to the name.   
[[Image:Life Sentence.jpg|right|thumb|The famous LS Logo]]
 
UPDATE FOR 2008 - 2009
 
 
Life Sentence is currently rehearsing for Chicago shows in 2009...
 
Fronted by Eric Brockman on Guitars and Vox and a new supporting cast
 
 
http://www.myspace.com/lifesentence1987
 
 
'''Life Sentence''' was/is a popular Chicago punk/hardcore band from the mid 1980s to the early 90s.  They were from Itasca and formed out of the ashes of the [[Anti-Bodies]] and [[6 Feet Under]] (not to be confused with the Metal band).  They went through a few lineup changes and even some nasty lawsuits between members and the rights to the name.   
 
2008 Rehearsing for debut Chicago shows with new material for 2009 .


== Members ==
== Members ==


* [[Eric Brockmann]] - Guitar and Vocals
== Current Line-up ==
* [[Joe Losurdo]] - Bass and Vocals (1984-???)
 
* [[Dave Shornden]] - Drums (Original)
* Eric Brockman - Vocals/Guitar
* Nick Zasabeta - Bass/Vocals
* Cris Jefferies - Guitar/Vocals
* Brent Nimz - Drums/Vocals
 
=== Original Line-up ===
 
* [[Ray Morris]] - Vocals
* [[Eric Brockman]] - Guitar, Vocals
* Chris - Bass
* Jay Bartot - Drums
 
=== Recording Line-ups ===
 
Life Sentence 12"
* [[Joe Losurdo]] - Vocals/Bass
* [[Eric Brockman]] - Vocals/Guitar/Vocals
* [[Tom O'Connor]] - Drums
* [[Tom O'Connor]] - Drums
No Experience Necessary LP
* [[Eric Brockman]] - Vocals/Guitar
* [[Jeff Hauck]] - Bass
* [[Gustave Roman]] - Drums
More Punks For Profit 7"
* [[Eric Brockman]] - Vocals/Guitar
* [[Jeff Hauck]] - Bass
* [[Dave Rosato]] - Drums


== Releases ==
== Releases ==


* Demo Tape - According to [[MXV]], it was "pretty well distributed" - about [[1985]]
* Demo Tape - According to [[MXV]], it was "pretty well distributed" - about [[1985]]
* ''Self Titled'' LP - (Walkthrufyre, [[1986]])
 
* '''''Self Titled''''' LP - ([[Walkthrufyre Records]], [[1986]])
:# Problems
:# Problems
:# Race to Die
:# Race to Die
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:# Open your Eyes
:# Open your Eyes
:# Gun Control
:# Gun Control
[[Image:LifeSentence-NoExperienceNecessary.jpg|right|175px]]
* '''''No Experience Necessary''''' LP ([[Walkthrufyre Records]] [[1989]])
:# Win, Lose or Sue
:# Ode To Me
:# Time/Life
:# Tour Til Death
:# Cancer
:# No Experience Necessary
:# Domestic Squabbles
:# Actions Speak Louder Than Word
:# Freedoms Promised Dream
:# Gun Control
:# Stand On Your Own
:# Sins In The Pulpit
:# The Elevator Song
* '''''More Punks For Profit''''' 7" EP (Doing Time Records [[1991]])
:# More Punks For Profit
:# Godzilla
:# The Ballad
== History ==
The history of Life Sentence is long and gets very messy towards the end of its existance.  Instead of summarizing, read [http://www.punkvinyl.com/2004/11/21/selections-from-the-punk-vault-life-sentence/ MXV's review of Life Sentence's LP] - where many former members and acquaintences chime in.  Great read...


== External Links ==
== External Links ==


* [http://www.punkvinyl.com/2004/11/21/selections-from-the-punk-vault-life-sentence/ MXV reviews their s/t LP] - Lots of info, history and controversy in the comments section
* [http://www.punkvinyl.com/2004/11/21/selections-from-the-punk-vault-life-sentence/ MXV reviews their s/t LP] - Lots of info, history and controversy in the comments section
* [http://www.chicagopunkpix.com/Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=4 Marie Kanger-Born's live pics of Life Sentence]
* [http://indianapolishardcore.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/38-aztecs-lost-classics-2-LIFE-SENTENCE-life-sentence.html Small review on Indy hardcore page]
* [http://indianapolishardcore.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/38-aztecs-lost-classics-2-LIFE-SENTENCE-life-sentence.html Small review on Indy hardcore page]
* [http://www.roctober.com/roctober/sellout.html Funny writeup and LS history by Joe Losurdo]
* [http://www.roctober.com/roctober/sellout.html Funny writeup and LS history by Joe Losurdo]
* [http://www.somethingilearned.com/2006/05/life-sentence Something I Learned Today's page on the first LP] - with mp3s of the album.
* [http://www.somethingilearned.com/2007/02/life-sentence-no-experience-necessary Something I Learned Today's page on No Experience Necessary] - with mp3s of the album.


[[Category:Bands]]
[[Category:Bands]]

Revision as of 23:29, 30 March 2009

The famous LS Logo

UPDATE FOR 2008 - 2009


Life Sentence is currently rehearsing for Chicago shows in 2009...

Fronted by Eric Brockman on Guitars and Vox and a new supporting cast


http://www.myspace.com/lifesentence1987


Life Sentence was/is a popular Chicago punk/hardcore band from the mid 1980s to the early 90s. They were from Itasca and formed out of the ashes of the Anti-Bodies and 6 Feet Under (not to be confused with the Metal band). They went through a few lineup changes and even some nasty lawsuits between members and the rights to the name.

2008 Rehearsing for debut Chicago shows with new material for 2009 .

Members

Current Line-up

  • Eric Brockman - Vocals/Guitar
  • Nick Zasabeta - Bass/Vocals
  • Cris Jefferies - Guitar/Vocals
  • Brent Nimz - Drums/Vocals

Original Line-up

Recording Line-ups

Life Sentence 12"

No Experience Necessary LP

More Punks For Profit 7"

Releases

  • Demo Tape - According to MXV, it was "pretty well distributed" - about 1985
  1. Problems
  2. Race to Die
  3. Election Day
  4. Men in Blue
  5. Punks for Profit
  6. Peacetime Death
  7. Unemployment
  8. In the Streets
  9. Figured it Out
  10. Take a Stand
  11. Open your Eyes
  12. Gun Control
  1. Win, Lose or Sue
  2. Ode To Me
  3. Time/Life
  4. Tour Til Death
  5. Cancer
  6. No Experience Necessary
  7. Domestic Squabbles
  8. Actions Speak Louder Than Word
  9. Freedoms Promised Dream
  10. Gun Control
  11. Stand On Your Own
  12. Sins In The Pulpit
  13. The Elevator Song
  • More Punks For Profit 7" EP (Doing Time Records 1991)
  1. More Punks For Profit
  2. Godzilla
  3. The Ballad

History

The history of Life Sentence is long and gets very messy towards the end of its existance. Instead of summarizing, read MXV's review of Life Sentence's LP - where many former members and acquaintences chime in. Great read...



External Links

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