Life Sentence

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 Brockman - 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)

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

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