Group of Individuals - Revision history

Andre at 16:09, 15 March 2024

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	* Ubaldo Ayala is doing well, but no notable news music-wise.		* Ubaldo Ayala is doing well, but no notable news music-wise.
	* Mike Grist continues to play bass in various Chicago rock/punk bands.		* Mike Grist continues to play bass in various Chicago rock/punk bands.
	* Andy Eringis is a rock singer/songwriter/guitarist ~~for his own [https://andyeringis.com~~ solo work] and several other collaborations.		* [https://andyeringis.com Andy Eringis] is an active rock singer/songwriter/guitarist performing solo work and several other collaborations.
	* Brian St. Clair thundered through [[Rights of the Accused]] and Local H, and now works for Cheap Trick.		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_St._Clair Brian St. Clair] thundered through [[Rights of the Accused]], Triple Fast Action, and Local H, and now works for Cheap Trick.
	* John Potwora moved to Cleveland, Ohio and co-founded power pop band Paranoid Lovesick. He has since hosted a garage rock radio program on Case Western Reserve University's WRUW, "Dig, Baby, Dig! The 60's Rock & Roll Excavation".		* John Potwora moved to Cleveland, Ohio and co-founded power pop band Paranoid Lovesick. He has since hosted a garage rock radio program on Case Western Reserve University's WRUW, "Dig, Baby, Dig! The 60's Rock & Roll Excavation".

Andre at 17:28, 13 March 2024

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	{{Infobox musical artist		{{Infobox musical artist
	\| name = Group of Individuals		\| name = Group of Individuals
	\| image = ~~peaceoff~~.jpg		\| image = GOIGroup1.jpg
	\| caption = ~~Peace Off, their last official release~~		\| caption = (Final lineup)
	\| origin = Chicago		\| origin = Chicago
	\| years = [[1984]]-[[1994]]		\| years = [[1984]]-[[1994]]
	\| label = [[Underdog Records]]		\| label = [[Underdog Records]],<br> Universal Satirical Association,<br> Single Records
	}}		}}

	'''Group of Individuals''' was an innovative Chicago punk band from [[1984]] to approximately [[1994]]. The band was well recognized by contemporaries for their tuneful songcraft, unapologetic social and humanitarian stances, and bludgeoning (but highly musical) delivery. Although their live exposure was purely regional, their material was passed liberally around a burdgeoning global indie scene. An unsanctioned internet reference refers to them as "melodic anarcho '77 punk rock with a real good singer."		'''Group of Individuals''' was an innovative Chicago punk band from [[1984]] to approximately [[1994]]. The band was well recognized by contemporaries for their tuneful songcraft, unapologetic social and humanitarian stances, and bludgeoning (but highly musical) delivery. Although their live exposure was purely regional, their material was passed liberally around a burdgeoning global indie scene. An unsanctioned internet reference refers to them as "melodic anarcho '77 punk rock with a real good singer."

			== Members and Guest Performers ==

	~~== Members and Guest Performers ==~~
	~~[[Image:GOIGroup1.jpg\|left\|200px]]~~
	* Michael Lazuka - Vocals, Drums, Keyboards		* Michael Lazuka - Vocals, Drums, Keyboards
	* Mark McClean - Guitar		* Mark McClean - Guitar
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	== Discography ==		== Discography ==
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	~~[[Image~~:GOI_PO.jpg~~\|200px]]~~		File:GOI_WCW.jpg
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	=== Official Releases ===		=== Official Releases ===
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	== Life After Group Of Individuals ==		== Life After Group Of Individuals ==
	* Mike Lazuka is a speech pathologist and works with developmentally-challenged children. Living in Illinois with his wife and two sons, he still composes new music.		* Mike Lazuka is a speech pathologist and works with developmentally-challenged children. Living in Illinois with his wife and two sons, he still composes new music.
	* Mark McClean is retired from ~~music~~ and living in the Southwest. His guitar is sorely missed.		* Mark McClean is retired from performing, and living in the Southwest. His guitar is sorely missed.
	* Joe Garcia is a lead singer/guitarist in various 1960's power-pop tributes.		* Joe Garcia is a lead singer/guitarist in various 1960's power-pop tributes.
	* Ubaldo Ayala is doing well, but no notable news music-wise.		* Ubaldo Ayala is doing well, but no notable news music-wise.
	* Mike Grist continues to play bass in various Chicago rock/punk bands.		* Mike Grist continues to play bass in various Chicago rock/punk bands.
	* Andy Eringis is a rock singer/songwriter/guitarist for his own [https://andyeringis.com solo work] and several other collaborations.		* Andy Eringis is a rock singer/songwriter/guitarist for his own [https://andyeringis.com solo work] and several other collaborations.
	* Brian St. Clair thundered through Rights of the Accused and Local H, and now works for Cheap Trick.		* Brian St. Clair thundered through [[Rights of the Accused]] and Local H, and now works for Cheap Trick.
	* John Potwora moved to Cleveland, Ohio and co-founded power pop band Paranoid Lovesick. He has since hosted a garage rock radio program on Case Western Reserve University's WRUW, "Dig, Baby, Dig! The 60's Rock & Roll Excavation".		* John Potwora moved to Cleveland, Ohio and co-founded power pop band Paranoid Lovesick. He has since hosted a garage rock radio program on Case Western Reserve University's WRUW, "Dig, Baby, Dig! The 60's Rock & Roll Excavation".

Andre at 16:11, 13 March 2024

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	== Discography ==		== Discography ==
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			[[Image:GOI_WCW.jpg\|200px]] ' '
			[[Image:GOI_CATF.jpg\|200px]] ' '
			[[Image:GOI_PO.jpg\|200px]]

	=== Official Releases ===		=== Official Releases ===
	* 1984 - "Destroyer Of Fun / The $ellout" (7" 45rpm)		* 1984 - "Destroyer Of Fun / The $ellout" (7" 45rpm)
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	* Ceremony Of Fire		* Ceremony Of Fire
	* Chicago Peace Comp		* Chicago Peace Comp
	* Dial A Trance		* Dial-a-Trance
	* Hey, We Finally Got This Out!		* Hey, We Finally Got This Out!
	* Hurricane Party		* Hurricane Party

Andre at 15:48, 13 March 2024

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	== Members and Guest Performers ==		== Members and Guest Performers ==
			[[Image:GOIGroup1.jpg\|left\|200px]]
	* Michael Lazuka - Vocals, Drums, Keyboards		* Michael Lazuka - Vocals, Drums, Keyboards
	* Mark McClean - Guitar		* Mark McClean - Guitar

Andre at 21:25, 12 March 2024

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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	* [~~http~~://~~www.~~punkvinyl.com/~~blog~~/~~archives~~/~~2004_12.html~~ The Punk Vault~~'s Group of Individuals Review 12/4/2004~~]		* [https://punkvinyl.com/2004/12/04/selections-from-the-punk-vault-group-of-individuals 2004 Review of "Destroyer of Fun" by The Punk Vault]
	* [~~http~~://www.~~operationphoenixrecords~~.com/~~mrrissue39~~-~~12SceneReportsChicagoWisconsinOhioWestVirginiaandKentucky.pdf Original fanzine scan mentioning~~ Group Of Individuals ~~"World Civil War" release]~~		* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/2257802-Group-Of-Individuals Group Of Individuals Discogs page]
	* [http://www.operationphoenixrecords.com/mrrissue43-13YugoslaviaSceneReport.pdf Original fanzine scan with Group Of Individuals ~~"World Civil War" release ad~~]		* [https://vinylonthe.net/group-of-individuals/world-civil-war/32705.html "World Civil War" 7" single on VinylOnTheNet]
	* [~~http~~://~~www.~~vinylonthe.net/group-of-~~individuals_destroyer-of-fun_detail-29278.html Link to "Destroyer of Fun" 7" single]~~		* [https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Off-Group-Individuals/dp/B000WLB5B0 "Peace Off!" CD on Amazon.com]
	* [http://www.vinylonthe.net/~~group-of-individuals_world~~-civil-~~war_detail-15308~~.html ~~Link to~~ "World Civil War" 7" single]		* [https://www.youtube.com/@ElSenorBeliever/videos Collection of YouTube video/audio related to Group of Individuals]
	* [http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=297388036&id=297387983&s=143441 Link to "World Civil War" download on ~~iTunes.com~~]
	* [~~http://www.amazon.com/World-Civil-War/dp/B000QWRFTQ Link to "World Civil War" download on Amazon.com]~~
	* [http://www.amazon.com/Peace-Off-Group-Individuals/dp/B000WLB5B0 ~~Link to~~ "Peace Off!" CD on Amazon.com]
	* [~~http~~://www.~~citizenlunchbox~~.com/~~punk~~/~~flyers/showem.php?bandID=89 Scans~~ of ~~original punk show flyers (great site!)]~~
	* [http:/~~/www.fuzzlogic.com/flex/index.php?searchfor=artist&term=group+~~of~~+individuals&display=searchx Reviews of all 3 official 7" releases at FLEX~~]

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

Andre at 21:12, 12 March 2024

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	* Ubaldo Ayala is doing well, but no notable news music-wise.		* Ubaldo Ayala is doing well, but no notable news music-wise.
	* Mike Grist continues to play bass in various Chicago rock/punk bands.		* Mike Grist continues to play bass in various Chicago rock/punk bands.
	* Andy Eringis is a rock singer/songwriter/guitarist for his own [~~http~~:s//andyeringis.com solo work] and several other collaborations.		* Andy Eringis is a rock singer/songwriter/guitarist for his own [https://andyeringis.com solo work] and several other collaborations.
	* Brian St. Clair thundered through Rights of the Accused and Local H, and now works for Cheap Trick.		* Brian St. Clair thundered through Rights of the Accused and Local H, and now works for Cheap Trick.
	* John Potwora moved to Cleveland, Ohio and co-founded power pop band Paranoid Lovesick. He has since hosted a garage rock radio program on Case Western Reserve University's WRUW, "Dig, Baby, Dig! The 60's Rock & Roll Excavation".		* John Potwora moved to Cleveland, Ohio and co-founded power pop band Paranoid Lovesick. He has since hosted a garage rock radio program on Case Western Reserve University's WRUW, "Dig, Baby, Dig! The 60's Rock & Roll Excavation".

Andre at 21:12, 12 March 2024

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	== Life After Group Of Individuals ==		== Life After Group Of Individuals ==
	* Mike Lazuka is a speech pathologist and works with developmentally-challenged children. Living in Illinois with his wife and two sons, he still composes new music.		* Mike Lazuka is a speech pathologist and works with developmentally-challenged children. Living in Illinois with his wife and two sons, he still composes new music.
	* Mark McClean is ~~missing~~ in ~~action somewhere in Arizona, and that is a damned shame~~. His guitar is sorely missed.		* Mark McClean is retired from music and living in the Southwest. His guitar is sorely missed.
	* Joe Garcia is ~~now one of the~~ lead ~~singers~~/~~guitarists~~ in ~~the~~ 1960's ~~tribute [http://www.newinvaders.com The New Invaders]~~.		* Joe Garcia is a lead singer/guitarist in various 1960's power-pop tributes.
	* Ubaldo Ayala ~~recently checked in with the guys and~~ is doing well, but no notable news music-wise.		* Ubaldo Ayala is doing well, but no notable news music-wise.
	* Mike Grist continues to play bass in various Chicago rock/punk bands.		* Mike Grist continues to play bass in various Chicago rock/punk bands.
	* Andy Eringis ~~continues to sing & play guitar in various Chicago~~ rock ~~bands~~.		* Andy Eringis is a rock singer/songwriter/guitarist for his own [http:s//andyeringis.com solo work] and several other collaborations.
	* Brian St. Clair ~~became half~~ of ~~[http://www.localh.com/~~ Local H]		* Brian St. Clair thundered through Rights of the Accused and Local H, and now works for Cheap Trick.
	* John Potwora moved to Cleveland, Ohio and co-founded power pop band Paranoid Lovesick. He has since hosted a garage rock radio program on Case Western Reserve University's WRUW, "Dig, Baby, Dig! The 60's Rock & Roll Excavation".		* John Potwora moved to Cleveland, Ohio and co-founded power pop band Paranoid Lovesick. He has since hosted a garage rock radio program on Case Western Reserve University's WRUW, "Dig, Baby, Dig! The 60's Rock & Roll Excavation".

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	\| origin = Chicago		\| origin = Chicago
	\| years = [[1984]]-[[1994]]		\| years = [[1984]]-[[1994]]
	\| label =		\| label = [[Underdog Records]]
	}}		}}

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	~~[[Image:~~peaceoff.jpg\|~~right~~\|~~300px~~]]		{{Infobox musical artist
			\| name = Group of Individuals
			\| image = peaceoff.jpg
			\| caption = Peace Off, their last official release
			\| origin = Chicago
			\| years = [[1984]]-[[1994]]
			\| label =
			}}

	'''Group of Individuals''' was an innovative Chicago punk band from [[1984]] to approximately [[1994]]. The band was well recognized by contemporaries for their tuneful songcraft, unapologetic social and humanitarian stances, and bludgeoning (but highly musical) delivery. Although their live exposure was purely regional, their material was passed liberally around a burdgeoning global indie scene. An unsanctioned internet reference refers to them as "melodic anarcho '77 punk rock with a real good singer."		'''Group of Individuals''' was an innovative Chicago punk band from [[1984]] to approximately [[1994]]. The band was well recognized by contemporaries for their tuneful songcraft, unapologetic social and humanitarian stances, and bludgeoning (but highly musical) delivery. Although their live exposure was purely regional, their material was passed liberally around a burdgeoning global indie scene. An unsanctioned internet reference refers to them as "melodic anarcho '77 punk rock with a real good singer."


	== Members and Guest Performers ==		== Members and Guest Performers ==

	* Michael Lazuka - Vocals, Drums, Keyboards		* Michael Lazuka - Vocals, Drums, Keyboards
	* Mark McClean - Guitar		* Mark McClean - Guitar
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	* Andy Eringis - Bass, Guitar		* Andy Eringis - Bass, Guitar
	* Brian St. Clair - Drums		* Brian St. Clair - Drums


	== Discography ==		== Discography ==
			[[Image:InnerLinesGOI.jpg\|right\|300px]]
	=== Official Releases ===		=== Official Releases ===

	* 1984 - "Destroyer Of Fun / The $ellout" (7" 45rpm)		* 1984 - "Destroyer Of Fun / The $ellout" (7" 45rpm)
	* 1986 - "World Civil War / Police Beat" (7" 45rpm)		* 1986 - "World Civil War / Police Beat" (7" 45rpm)
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	=== Compilations ===		=== Compilations ===


	Group of Individuals contributed various songs on numerous tape, album, and CD compilations throughout the USA and Europe from the mid-1980’s to early 1990’s.		Group of Individuals contributed various songs on numerous tape, album, and CD compilations throughout the USA and Europe from the mid-1980’s to early 1990’s.
	This list of compilations includes and is not limited to:		This list of compilations includes and is not limited to:

	Ceremony Of Fire -		* Ceremony Of Fire
	Chicago Peace Comp -		* Chicago Peace Comp
	Dial A Trance -		* Dial A Trance
	Hey, We Finally Got This Out! -		* Hey, We Finally Got This Out!
	Hurricane Party -		* Hurricane Party
	Instead Of A Magazine: All Music -		* Instead Of A Magazine: All Music
	Intrendent International -		* Intrendent International
	Limited Potential -		* Limited Potential
	Save The Dead -		* Save The Dead
	Spontaneous Combustion / Immense Decay -		* Spontaneous Combustion / Immense Decay
	The Anatomy Of A Revolution -		* The Anatomy Of A Revolution
	The Blind Armadillo -		* The Blind Armadillo
	War Between The States -		* War Between The States
	We Can Change The World -		* We Can Change The World
	We Did It Ourselves -		* We Did It Ourselves
	Yet Another Compilation		* Yet Another Compilation

	== History ==		== History ==

	Group Of Individuals was spearheaded and formed in 1984 by Mike Lazuka with bandmates Mark McClean and Andy Eringis. Lazuka, who had honed his skills bashing out various rock covers in years prior, crafted the new group as a vehicle for his eclectic musical tastes, unrelenting sociopolitical passions, and his ever-evolving original pop-punk canon. Having quickly recorded his first two songs under the new moniker, he spent his ''high school prom night'' traveling throughout Chicagoland distributing and promoting the now-infamous debut single "Destroyer Of Fun / The $ellout" to every indie-friendly radio station that would open their door. The brilliant [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WNUR WNUR] was among Lazuka's targets that exciting evening.		Group Of Individuals was spearheaded and formed in 1984 by Mike Lazuka with bandmates Mark McClean and Andy Eringis. Lazuka, who had honed his skills bashing out various rock covers in years prior, crafted the new group as a vehicle for his eclectic musical tastes, unrelenting sociopolitical passions, and his ever-evolving original pop-punk canon. Having quickly recorded his first two songs under the new moniker, he spent his ''high school prom night'' traveling throughout Chicagoland distributing and promoting the now-infamous debut single "Destroyer Of Fun / The $ellout" to every indie-friendly radio station that would open their door. The brilliant [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WNUR WNUR] was among Lazuka's targets that exciting evening.

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	== Life After Group Of Individuals ==		== Life After Group Of Individuals ==

	* Mike Lazuka is a speech pathologist and works with developmentally-challenged children. Living in Illinois with his wife and two sons, he still composes new music.		* Mike Lazuka is a speech pathologist and works with developmentally-challenged children. Living in Illinois with his wife and two sons, he still composes new music.
	* Mark McClean is missing in action somewhere in Arizona, and that is a damned shame. His guitar is sorely missed.		* Mark McClean is missing in action somewhere in Arizona, and that is a damned shame. His guitar is sorely missed.
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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

	* [http://www.punkvinyl.com/blog/archives/2004_12.html The Punk Vault's Group of Individuals Review 12/4/2004]		* [http://www.punkvinyl.com/blog/archives/2004_12.html The Punk Vault's Group of Individuals Review 12/4/2004]
	* [http://www.operationphoenixrecords.com/mrrissue39-12SceneReportsChicagoWisconsinOhioWestVirginiaandKentucky.pdf Original fanzine scan mentioning Group Of Individuals "World Civil War" release]		* [http://www.operationphoenixrecords.com/mrrissue39-12SceneReportsChicagoWisconsinOhioWestVirginiaandKentucky.pdf Original fanzine scan mentioning Group Of Individuals "World Civil War" release]
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	* [http://www.citizenlunchbox.com/punk/flyers/showem.php?bandID=89 Scans of original punk show flyers (great site!)]		* [http://www.citizenlunchbox.com/punk/flyers/showem.php?bandID=89 Scans of original punk show flyers (great site!)]
	* [http://www.fuzzlogic.com/flex/index.php?searchfor=artist&term=group+of+individuals&display=searchx Reviews of all 3 official 7" releases at FLEX]		* [http://www.fuzzlogic.com/flex/index.php?searchfor=artist&term=group+of+individuals&display=searchx Reviews of all 3 official 7" releases at FLEX]

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

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	== Life After Group Of Individuals ==		== Life After Group Of Individuals ==

	* Mike Lazuka is a speech pathologist and works with developmentally-challenged children. He still composes new music.		* Mike Lazuka is a speech pathologist and works with developmentally-challenged children. Living in Illinois with his wife and two sons, he still composes new music.
	* Mark McClean is missing in action somewhere in Arizona, and that is a damned shame. His guitar is sorely missed.		* Mark McClean is missing in action somewhere in Arizona, and that is a damned shame. His guitar is sorely missed.
	* Joe Garcia is now one of the lead singers/guitarists in the 1960's tribute [http://www.newinvaders.com The New Invaders].		* Joe Garcia is now one of the lead singers/guitarists in the 1960's tribute [http://www.newinvaders.com The New Invaders].