Gang Green
| Gang Green | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Genres | Punk rock, hardcore punk, heavy metal, speed metal, crossover thrash |
| Years active | 1980–1984, 1985–1992, 1996–1998, 2001–present |
| Labels | Taang!, Roadrunner |
| Website | www.taang.com |
| Members | Chris Doherty Mike Earls Walter Gustafson Matt Sandonato |
| Past members | Brian Betzger Kevin Brooks Mike Dean Fritz Erickson Joe Gittleman Mike Lucantonio Bill Manley Tony Nichols Josh Pappe Chuck Stilphen Glen Stilphen Bob Cenci |
Gang Green is a rock band originally from Braintree, Massachusetts. Chris Doherty (guitar), Bill Manley (bass) and Mike Dean (drums) started the band in 1980 and broke up in 1984. The band was influential in the formation of the East Coast hardcore scene.
The first incarnation of the band in 1980 consisted of 15-year-olds Chris Doherty, Mike Dean, and Bill Manley, who contributed seven tracks to the This Is Boston, Not L.A. compilation in 1982, and one track to the follow-up Unsafe at Any Speed EP, also in 1982.
In 1984 the group disbanded and lead singer Chris Doherty joined the band Jerry's Kids for their album Is This My World?. In 1985, Gang Green released the 7" "Sold Out" on Taang! Records, the heavily influential Boston label's first release. All of the tracks recorded by the original line up of Gang Green were later released on the Preschool CD, released by Taang! Records.
In 1985,Chris Doherty reemerged with an all new Gang Green lineup consisting of former members of D.A.M.M. (Drunks Against Mad Mothers), The Freeze and Smegma And The Nunz. Chuck Stilphen (lead guitar), Glen Stilphen (bass, vocals) and Walter Gustafson (drums). This second lineup is the most famous nationally as it was both the first to tour and the one that recorded the songs "Alcohol" and "Skate to Hell". This edition of Gang Green released the Another Wasted Night LP on Taang! Records in 1986. This record is considered to be the band's best recording and is regarded as one of the definitive hardcore punk records of its time. This line-up of Doherty, Stilphen, Stilphen and Gustafson only existed for 1 year from November 1984 until November 1985 before Gustafson quit to pursue The Outlets. The sound of the band changed again after this point and it was never the same. The following year, arguments about the band's direction and alcohol abuse finally ended when Doherty fired Chuck from the band against every one else's wishes. Glen quit in protest.
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