Fear (Band)

Fear is an American punk rock band that was founded in 1977. A native of Los Angeles Group is next to Black Flag, the Circle Jerks and the other as a pioneer of the California hardcore punk. The band has numerous line-up changes behind, only remaining founding member who was born in Minneapolis in 1950 singer Lee Ving.

History

The group was founded in 1977, took in the early days, however, apart from a single in 1978 not to (Lee Ving also produced the 1980 Angry Samoans - album Inside My Brain ). Instead, the band earned through a variety of concerts a level of fame in Los Angeles. Among other things, they were perceived by actor John Belushi, who was a fan of the group and helped them to a 1981 appearance on Saturday Night Live. Due to chaotic show there, when created by the dancing fans substantial property damage, Fear gained nationwide notoriety. As a result, they received a recording contract; In 1982 the debut album The Record.

In the following years Lee Ving was increasingly active as an actor, including in 1983 in Flashdance and 1984 in Streets of Fire as well as in several TV series. 1985, a second album was recorded, two years later, however, was followed by the separation.

In 1991, the group reunited and released the live album Live ... For The Record. 1993 left guitarist and founding member of Philo Cramer and Spit Stix longtime drummer the band, so it was re-dissolved. Lee Ving brought in 1995 with three new fellow musicians, including Zappa bassist Scott Thunes, another album out. 1996 Ving was involved alongside Dave Mustaine on the MD.45 project, with whom he recorded an album. After two more lineup changes followed in 2000, the last date Fear album American Bear. The two musicians Richard Presley and Mando Lopez, who play on this album guitar or bass, joined shortly after the release of the band The Breeders.

The band played in the following years in various occupations occasional concerts, among other things, she took in 2009 and 2010 at the Warped Tour in part.

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

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