The Subverts



The Subverts were one of the earlier Chicago punk bands around, forming in 1979. Originally from Dekalb, they are most well known for playing lots of shows in the early 80s and being on the Busted at Oz compilation. Some of the members played in spurts for Ring 13.

In August 22 2009, The Subverts reformed to play the Abbey Pub with Blatant Dissent, Ring 13, happy hunting and Otis Ball and The Chains.

Members

 * Greg Cress - Guitar
 * Mike Crown - Drums
 * Brian Green - Vocals
 * Steve Ross - Bass

Releases

 * Independent Study 7" - (1981, Clandestine #101)
 * Produced by Timothy R. Powell
 * Recorded at Sound Impressions in Des Plaines for $250
 * 1000 Copies made
 * 1) Man For The Job
 * 2) Radiation Nation
 * 3) TV Personality
 * 4) Can't Control Myself


 * Busted at Oz compilation - (1981, Autumn Records)
 * March Forth
 * State of the Union

Notable Shows

 * April 25-26, 1981 with D.O.A. at Oz
 * June 24, 1981 with The Fix & Red Squad at O'Banion's
 * October 31, 1981 with T.S.O.L. & Naked Raygun at O'Banion's
 * January 8, 1982 with Direct Drive at O'Banion's