Zoetrope

Zoetrope (pronounced e-trope), was actually a metal band, but deserves recognition within the Chi Punk Archives because they were active participants in the mid- to late 80's hardcore scene. Not to mention that a couple of the band members were regulars at the old punk club, O'Banion's. The band was influenced by the likes of 7 Seconds, Articles of Faith, Rights of the Accused, Life Sentence, Out of Order, Die Kruezen and created their own form of hardcore thrash, which they dubbed, "street metal." They played alongside the hardcore bands of the day and were responsible for creating a short period of unity between the local punk and metal scenes. After the band broke up and former member went on to other things, Kevin Michael reformed the band with new members, but it really wasn't the same. Barry Stern went on to play in the metal band, "Trouble." Calvin Humphrey went on to play in "Sharon Tate's Baby." Sadly, Barry Stern passed away on April 2, 2005, due to complications from recent hip-replacement surgery. He was only 45 years old.

Members

• Barry Stern, vocals, drums
• Calvin "Willis" Humphrey, bass
• Ken Black, guitar
• Louie Svitek, guitar
• Kevin Michael, guitar, after Louie left.

Releases

• Amnesty (Century Media, 1985).
• A Life of Crime" (Century Media, 1987).

References

• Discography

External Links

• Marie Kanger-Born's band photos.
• Marie's Barry Stern tribute page (with mp3)
• News of Barry Stern's Passing

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• [With Articles of Faith at Tuts]

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