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* 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, [[1986]]) | * ''Self Titled'' LP - ([[Walkthrufyre]], [[1986]]) | ||
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== 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... | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
Revision as of 23:36, 31 August 2006
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. They went through a few lineup changes and even some nasty lawsuits between members and the rights to the name.
Members
- Eric Brockmann - Guitar and Vocals
- Joe Losurdo - Bass and Vocals (1984-???)
- Dave Shornden - Drums (Original)
- Tom O'Connor - Drums
- Waikiki Ted (2nd or 3rd version)
- Ray from Six Feet Under - Original Vocalist
- Gustave Roman - Drums
Releases
- Demo Tape - According to MXV, it was "pretty well distributed" - about 1985
- Self Titled LP - (Walkthrufyre, 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
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