Independent band from the Los Angeles formed in the early 1980s, still active. Formed by UCLA students Mark Erskine and Bruce Licher (the latter also responsible for the graphic design), who were joined by Philip Drucker (a.k.a. Jackson Del Rey), Jeff Long and Robert Loveless. The band was originally named Africa Corps but changed its name shortly before the release of their debut album in 1982. After several line-up changes, e.g. with Drucker leaving and later rejoining, creative tensions in the band led to a split in 1989-1990. The band reformed in 2002 for a reunion tour and has remained active with a different line-up than the original one.
Years active: 1980–1983, 1984–1989, 2002–present
Current members:
Thom Fuhrmann – bass, guitars, vocals, trombone, keyboards (1984–1989, 2002–present)
Ethan Port – percussion, guitar, 12-string guitar, percussion, maracas, metal horn, vocals (1984–1988, 2002–present)
Alan Waddington – drums, backing vocals (2006–present)
Kerry Dowling – bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals (2008–present)
Former members:
Bruce Licher – guitar, 12-string guitar, bass, percussion, vocals (1980–1983, 1984–1990, 2002)
Mark Erskine – drums, percussion, vocals (1980–1983, 1984–1987)
Jackson Del Rey (Philip Drucker) – guitar, vocals, percussion, keyboards, saz (1980–1983, 1987–1989)
Jeff Long – bass, vocals, guitar (1981–1983)
Robert Loveless – keyboards, guitar, bass, mandolin, percussion (1982–1983, 1985–1986, 2002)
Greg Grunke – bass, guitar, vocals, dulcimer, recorder, cümbüs (1984–1990, 2002–2008)
Brad Laner – drums, percussion, vocals, keyboards, tapes (1987–1989)
Joel Connell – drums (2002)
Sterling Fox – drums (2005–2006)
Val Haller (Adrian Osborne) – bass, melodica (2007)
Jack Housen – bass (2007–2008)
2023
2022
Don't Sit On My Vinyl!
Lathe, 7", Ltd, Num, S/Edition
2022
2021
2020
Mobilization Records
10", Single, Ltd, Num, Sil
2018
Mobilization Records
7", Single, Ltd, Blu
2014
2012
2010
LTM (4)
2xCD, Comp
2009
2007
Mobilization Records
CD, EP, Ltd, Num
2007
2002
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CD, Album, RE + CD, Comp, RE + CD, Album, RE + CD,
1992
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1989
Savage Republic Tapes
Cass, Ltd, C65
1989
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Savage Republic Tapes
Cass
1988
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1987
Staaltape
Cass, Album
1987
Savage Republic Tapes
Cass, Album, Ltd
1987
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Cass, Ltd
1987
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Cass, Ltd
1985
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Cass, Ltd
1985
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1983
1982
Savage Republic Tapes
Cass, Ltd, C65
Savage Republic Tapes
Cass
2013
LTM (4)
CD, Comp, Promo
2023
2020
Læbel
File, MP3, Single, 320
2015
Deep Eddy Records
CD, Album, CD
2015
Universal Music Belgium
2xCD, Comp
2009
2007
2004
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CDr, Promo
1987
1983
2023
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Cass, Comp
2021
2020
2013
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3xCD, Comp, Ltd
2012
Stealing History
CDr, Comp
2011
Not On Label (GOSTS Self-released)
File, MP3, Mixed, 256
2010
Not On Label
Cass, Comp, Mixtape, C60
2010
2010
2009
Mobilization Records
CDr, Smplr
2008
Fear Drop
CD, Comp
2007
Mobilization Records
DVDr, Smplr
2006
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CD, Comp
2004
Not On Label
CDr, Promo, Smplr
2000
K-Tel
2xCD, Comp
1999
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Cass, Comp
1998
Not On Label
CD, Comp, Promo, Boo
1996
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Cass, Comp, Smplr, TP
1995
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Cass, Comp
1992
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CD, Comp
1991
Ladd-Frith
CD, Comp
1990
Radio Dreyeckland
Cass, Comp
1990
1990
1990
1989
Independent Project Records, Independent Project Records
2x10" + Box, Comp, Ltd, Num
1989
1989
1988
Fundamental
CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr
1987
1986
Viva Records
LP, Comp, Num
1986
1984
Vita Nova
Cass, Comp
1984
Sound Of Pig
Cass, Comp, C60
1984
Transmission Publishing
7", EP, Comp, Num
1984
59 To 1
Cass, Comp, C60
1984
Normal
Cass, Comp, Promo
1984
Band-It
Cass, Comp, C90
1983
Idiosyncratics
Cass, Comp, C90
1983
1983
1983
Les Déportés
Cass, Album, Comp
Old Europa Cafe
Cass, Comp, C60
Fundamental
Cass, Smplr
Independent Project Records
CDr, Comp, Promo, Smplr
Starving Missile
Cass
2011
Stealing History
CDr, Comp, Unofficial
2008
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