Articles of Faith

Articles of Faith (1981-1985) was one of the oldest and most important bands of the Chicago punk scene. Originally they went by the name "Direct Drive," but changed over to AoF. Fronted by Vic Bondi, the scope of AoF's impact went beyond musical boundries. They might have been the first true hardcore band in Chicago and were instumental in promoting and organizing shows. Specifically, they were responsible for organizing the shows at the Centro-American Social Club (CASC). They rented out the space, booked and promoted the shows. They even put up the out of town bands and provided a hang-out spot at their house-- which was lovingly called, "Big Blue." They played their final show in July 1985 at the Cubby Bear.

Members

 * Vic Bondi, vocals and guitar
 * Joe Scuderi, guitar
 * Dave Shield, bass
 * Bill Richman (aka “Virus X”), drummer
 * Dorian Taskbasksh, guitar (Note: Dorian joined the band in later years, around 1983)
 * Pat Gruber, band manager

Records (Incomplete)

 * What We Want Is Free 7" - (Version Sound/Wasteland, 1982)
 * 1) Everyday
 * 2) My Father's Dreams
 * 3) Bad Attitude
 * 4) What We Want Is Free


 * Wait 7" - (Wasteland/Affirmation, 1983)
 * 1) I've Got Mine
 * 2) Wait
 * 3) Buy This War


 * Give Thanks LP - (Reflex/LSR Records, 1984)
 * Produced by Bob Mould
 * Recorded at Trax Studio
 * 1) Give Thanks
 * 2) In Your Suit
 * 3) I Objectify
 * 4) Acceptance
 * 5) Every Man For Himself
 * 6) Five O'Clock
 * 7) Hollow Eyes
 * 8) Chicago
 * 9) In This Jungle
 * 10) American Dreams


 * In This Life LP - (Lone Wolf Records, 1985)
 * Produced by Bob Mould
 * Released after their breakup
 * 1) Remain In Memory
 * 2) Doesn't Have to be That Way
 * 3) Wasn't I Right
 * 4) Wheedle Dee
 * 5) Around in Circles
 * 6) Nowhere
 * 7) Trains
 * 8) Wait For Me
 * 9) Never Really Understood
 * 10) Cambridge
 * 11) In This Life