Symbol Six

Symbol Six
Symbol Six 2015
Background information
Origin	Santa Monica, California, United States
Genres	Punk rock, rock and roll
Years active	1980–1982, 2010–present
Labels	Dr Strange Records, Posh Boy, Jailhouse Records, Symbol Six Music
Associated acts	The Atoms, Aces & Eights, Decry, Shanghai, Stahlin, SIN 34, Entropy, Carnage Asada, Rock City Angels, The Bellrays
Website	www.symbolsix.com
Members	Eric Leach Phil George Evan Shanks Tony Fate
Past members	Donny Brook Mark Conway Steve Cooper Taz Rudd

Symbol Six is an American rock and roll band formed in Santa Monica, California in 1980 by Eric Leach, Phil George, Mark Conway, Donny Brook (original bass player for Necros), Taz Rudd, and Steve Cooper. Originating in Los Angeles and Orange County, when the band started the average age of the band members was 15 years old. The band has played clubs such as the Cuckoo's Nest (Costa Mesa, Ca.), Godzillas (Sun Valley, Ca.), and Bards Apollo (South Central, Los Angeles). Symbol Six has played with Social Distortion, Bad Religion, T.S.O.L., 45 Grave, Youth Brigade, Descendents, RF7 and Agent Orange.

In December 1981, Robbie Fields, owner and founder of Posh Boy Records, went to a band rehearsal and booked Symbol Six in the studio to record and produce their self-titled debut EP,Symbol Six. The album was recorded at Brian Elliot studios in North Hollywood, California, with engineer David Hines and co-producer Jay Lansford. The album was completed in three days with front cover artwork by Jim Evans of Skateboarder. Back cover photos were taken by music photographer Edward Colver. The EP debuted on KROQ-FM's Rodney Bingenheimer show in April 1982. The album was named a top pick in Billboard Magazine in 1982: