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'''Life Sentence''' was 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. | '''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 == | ||
Revision as of 07:09, 4 January 2009
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
Myspace Page 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 Members
Eric Brockman - Vox Guitar Nick Zasabeta - Bass Vox Cris Jefferies - Guitar Vox Brent Nimz - Drums
Original Lineup
- Ray Morris - Vocals
- Eric Brockman - Guitar, and later Vocals
- Chris ____ - Bass
- Jay Bartot - Drums
Future Members
Second version (First LP)
- Joe Losurdo - Bass and Vocals (1985-1987)
- Tom O'Connor - Drums (1985-1987)
Third Version (Second LP)
- Jeff Hauck- Bass)
- Gustave Roman - Drums
Releases
- Demo Tape - According to MXV, it was "pretty well distributed" - about 1985
- Self Titled LP - (Walkthrufyre Records, 1986)
- Problems
- Race to Die
- Election Day
- Men in Blue
- Punks for Profit
- Peacetime Death
- Unemployment
- In the Streets
- Figured it Out
- Take a Stand
- Open your Eyes
- Gun Control
- 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)
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
- MXV reviews their s/t LP - Lots of info, history and controversy in the comments section
- Marie Kanger-Born's live pics of Life Sentence
- Small review on Indy hardcore page
- Funny writeup and LS history by Joe Losurdo
- Something I Learned Today's page on the first LP - with mp3s of the album.
- Something I Learned Today's page on No Experience Necessary - with mp3s of the album.