Violent Youth Assembly
VYA was a Chicago/Elgin area punk band for the better part of 1993 and 1994. They recorded a 4-song demo then later an 8-song EP in the midst of a lineup change before finally disbanding a few months after. This archive attempts to collect as many artifacts as possible from that time.
The Band
Founding Members:
- Tim Bocain - Rhythm Guitar
- Dave Meller - Lead Guitar
- Curt Harrison - Vocals
- Mark Marshall - Drums
- Martin "Knuckles" Shabadoo - Bass
Just before recording the 8-song EP Martin left the band to pursue other interests, mostly fishing. Brian Hilmers filled in on bass. Kurt and Tim left sometime after recording. Brian took over vocals and Gordon Shabadoo joined the band to play rhythm guitar.
R.I.P. Tim Bocain (2014), we miss you man.
The Music
Who Cares LP
- 1. Who Cares
- 2. What I Wish
- 3. Lonely Man
- 4. Carpet
Violent Youth Assembly EP
- 1. I Want You
- 2. Survival
- 3. Give It Back
- 4. Why
- 5. Cunt Bucket
- 6. Bake In
- 7. Gift Gas
- 8. Rat Patrol (Naked Raygun Cover)
Shurgard Sessions
- Unknown Practice Tape 1
- What
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The Times
