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'''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.  Guitarist and founder Eric Brockman emerged with the rights to the name and continued on into the early '90s with different rhythm sections before disappearing from the scene all together due to substance abuse issues.  In 2009, Eric resurfaced with an entirely new line-up for a few local shows before vanishing again.  
'''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.  Guitarist and founder Eric Brockman emerged with the rights to the name and continued on into the early '90s with different rhythm sections before disappearing from the scene all together due to substance abuse issues.  In 2009, Eric resurfaced with an entirely new line-up for a few local shows before vanishing again.  


== Members ==
== Members ==
=== 2009 Line-up ===
=== 2009 Line-up ===
* Eric Brockman - Vocals/Guitar
* Eric Brockman - Vocals/Guitar
* Nick Zasabeta - Bass/Vocals  
* Nick Zasabeta - Bass/Vocals  
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=== Original Line-up ===
=== Original Line-up ===
* [[Ray Morris]] - Vocals
* [[Ray Morris]] - Vocals
* [[Eric Brockman]] - Guitar, Vocals
* [[Eric Brockman]] - Guitar, Vocals
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== 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 Records]], [[1986]])
* '''''Self Titled''''' LP - ([[Walkthrufyre Records]], [[1986]])
:# Problems
# Problems
:# Race to Die
# Race to Die
:# Election Day
# Election Day
:# Men in Blue
# Men in Blue
:# Punks for Profit
# Punks for Profit
:# Peacetime Death
# Peacetime Death
:# Unemployment
# Unemployment
:# In the Streets
# In the Streets
:# Figured it Out
# Figured it Out
:# Take a Stand
# Take a Stand
:# Open your Eyes
# Open your Eyes
:# Gun Control
# Gun Control


[[Image:LifeSentence-NoExperienceNecessary.jpg|right|175px]]
[[Image:LifeSentence-NoExperienceNecessary.jpg|right|175px]]
* '''''No Experience Necessary''''' LP ([[Walkthrufyre Records]] [[1989]])
* '''''No Experience Necessary''''' LP ([[Walkthrufyre Records]] [[1989]])
:# Win, Lose or Sue
# Win, Lose or Sue
:# Ode To Me
# Ode To Me
:# Time/Life
# Time/Life
:# Tour Til Death
# Tour Til Death
:# Cancer
# Cancer
:# No Experience Necessary
# No Experience Necessary
:# Domestic Squabbles
# Domestic Squabbles
:# Actions Speak Louder Than Word
# Actions Speak Louder Than Word
:# Freedoms Promised Dream
# Freedoms Promised Dream
:# Gun Control
# Gun Control
:# Stand On Your Own
# Stand On Your Own
:# Sins In The Pulpit
# Sins In The Pulpit
:# The Elevator Song
# The Elevator Song


* '''''More Punks For Profit''''' 7" EP (Doing Time Records [[1991]])
* '''''More Punks For Profit''''' 7" EP (Doing Time Records [[1991]])
:# More Punks For Profit
# More Punks For Profit
:# Godzilla
# Godzilla
:# The Ballad
# The Ballad


== History ==
== 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...
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
* [https://www.facebook.com/lifesentencechicago/?fref=nf Life Sentence Facebook Page]
* [https://www.facebook.com/lifesentencechicago/?fref=nf Life Sentence Facebook page]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/1048275-Life-Sentence Discogs profile]


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Revision as of 16:20, 6 August 2016

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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. Guitarist and founder Eric Brockman emerged with the rights to the name and continued on into the early '90s with different rhythm sections before disappearing from the scene all together due to substance abuse issues. In 2009, Eric resurfaced with an entirely new line-up for a few local shows before vanishing again.

Members

2009 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

  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
LifeSentence-NoExperienceNecessary.jpg
  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