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Classic punks GBH back for more
May 11, 8:35 AM
Philadelphia Punk Music ExaminerJohn Moore
It’s funny to think that 30 years ago, when the guys in legendary British punk band GBH were putting together their first demo, Pete Wentz was still in diapers and Taking Back Sunday’s Adam Lazzara was little more than a dirty thought in his parents’ minds.
Three decades later, GBH is still loading up the van to spread the gospel of hardcore and still churning out fist-in-the air, politically-tinged punk anthems. Their latest record is actually one of their best albums… well ever.
Originally christened Charged GBH in 1978, before dropping the word “charged” in the early 80’s, the band is among the founding fathers of street punk, a gritty, working class version of the genre. They have been cited by everyone from Rancid to Metallica as influences.
Though the music is light years away from what passes for mainstream punk rock today, the band is still highly influential. Recently signed to Hellcat Records, after years of lobbying by Rancid co-founder, and long-time fan Lars Frederiksen, GBH is more relevant than they have ever been, with a dedicated following in Europe, Japan and here in the U.S.
Singer Colin Abrahall – a genuinely nice guy – spoke recently about the band’s longevity, their decades in the making relationship with Frederiksen and the current state of punk rock.
Check out the entire interview after the jump…..
