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'''Wasted Youth''' (also known as '''LA's Wasted Youth''') was a [[hardcore punk]] band in the early 1980s from [[Los Angeles, California]]. The [[band (music)|band]] followed in the footsteps of [[Black Flag (band)|Black Flag]] and the [[Circle Jerks]], and was a prominent and popular act among the [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]] [[punk rock|punk]] [[underground music|underground]].
'''Wasted Youth''' (also known as '''LA's Wasted Youth''') was a [[hardcore punk]] band in the early 1980s from [[Los Angeles, California]]. The [[band (music)|band]] followed in the footsteps of [[Black Flag (band)|Black Flag]] and the [[Circle Jerks]]. It was a prominent and popular act among the [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]] [[punk rock|punk]] [[underground music|underground]]. Other bands active in the early 1980s Los Angeles punk scene were [[The Adolescents]], [[T.S.O.L.]], [[Social Distortion]], [[Bad Religion]], [[Agent Orange (band)|Agent Orange]], and [[The Stains (LA band)|The Stains]].


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Footage of the original lineup (1981-1983) can be seen in the film ''Slog Movie'', which is a film documenting the [[Orange County, California|Orange County]] punk scene.
==Overview==
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The members of Wasted Youth were Chett Lehrer, Jeff Long, Allen Stiritz, and Danny Spira.<ref name="Wasted Youth" /> The band's first album ''[[Reagan's In]]'', is in the early [[West Coast of the United States|West Coast]] hardcore punk [[music]] style.<ref name="American Hardcore">{{cite book|last=Blush|first=Steven|title=American Hardcore: A Tribal History Second Edition|year=2010|publisher=Feral House|isbn=978-0-922915-71-2|pages=90–91|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7AgdUYZ6U0wC&pg=PA91&lpg=PA91&dq=Wasted+Youth+hardcore&source=bl&ots=b5H8PQE78_&sig=otQQJLppoBx4DeQ2_AjlUBkDI2A&hl=en&ei=BorsTKWzAYK8lQf1x9z_AQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CBkQ6AEwAjgU#v=onepage&q=Wasted%20Youth%20hardcore&f=false|editor=George Petros}}</ref> It is known for the [[Pushead]] [[Visual arts|artwork]] of [[Ronald Reagan]] on the front cover.<ref name="Wasted Youth">{{cite book|last=Cogan|first=Brian|title=The Encyclopedia of Punk|year=2008|publisher=Sterling|isbn=978-1-4027-5960-4|pages=356}}</ref> The back of the album features [[Edward Colver]]'s photograph of an upside down stagediver in midair. Though this [[album]] consists of ten [[Music track|tracks]], it is less than fifteen minutes long.


==History==
The original members of Wasted Youth were Chett Lehrer, Jeff Long, Allen Stiritz, and Danny Spira.<ref name="Wasted Youth" />

=== ''Reagan's In'' ===
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The band's first album ''[[Reagan's In]]'', is in the early [[West Coast of the United States|West Coast]] hardcore punk [[music]] style.<ref name="American Hardcore">{{cite book|last=Blush|first=Steven|title=American Hardcore: A Tribal History Second Edition|year=2010|publisher=Feral House|isbn=978-0-922915-71-2|pages=90–91|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7AgdUYZ6U0wC&pg=PA91&lpg=PA91&dq=Wasted+Youth+hardcore&source=bl&ots=b5H8PQE78_&sig=otQQJLppoBx4DeQ2_AjlUBkDI2A&hl=en&ei=BorsTKWzAYK8lQf1x9z_AQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CBkQ6AEwAjgU#v=onepage&q=Wasted%20Youth%20hardcore&f=false|editor=George Petros}}</ref> It is known for the [[Pushead]] [[Visual arts|artwork]] of [[Ronald Reagan]] on the front cover.<ref name="Wasted Youth">{{cite book|last=Cogan|first=Brian|title=The Encyclopedia of Punk|year=2008|publisher=Sterling|isbn=978-1-4027-5960-4|pages=356}}</ref> The back of the album features [[Edward Colver]]'s photograph of an upside down stagediver in midair. Though this [[album]] consists of ten [[Music track|tracks]], it is less than fifteen minutes long.

=== ''Black Daze'' ===
The band's later releases moved towards a [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] sound. [[Jeff Dahlgren]], front man after Allah Akhbar (1983–1985), left the band. His work was re-recorded by Paolo Rossi co-produced with Darin Scheff and titled "Get out of my Yard". It was released on the band's last album, ''[[Black Daze]]''.
The band's later releases moved towards a [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] sound. [[Jeff Dahlgren]], front man after Allah Akhbar (1983–1985), left the band. His work was re-recorded by Paolo Rossi co-produced with Darin Scheff and titled "Get out of my Yard". It was released on the band's last album, ''[[Black Daze]]''.


=== ''Get Out of my Yard'' ===
Other bands active in the vibrant punk scene in Los Angeles in the early 1980s were [[The Adolescents]], [[T.S.O.L.]], [[Social Distortion]], [[Bad Religion]], [[Agent Orange (band)|Agent Orange]], and [[The Stains (LA band)|The Stains]].
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Chett and Paolo Rossi (the last generation of Wasted Youth front men) went on to start an indie label "Open Circle Records" in [[Glendale, California]] (Open Circle released ''Get Out Of My Yard'' LP). The final creation of Wasted Youth was a successful "Crack Across America Tour" in the late 1980s to support "Get Out Of My Yard." Michael Licalsi, a club and show promoter from the SF Bay Area, served as their manager, with Louis (VideoLouis) Elovitz taking part in management for a period of time as well. Wasted Youth performed with bands such as Bad Brains, The Ramones, Circle Jerks on this final tour.

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Chett and Paolo Rossi (the last generation of Wasted Youth front men) went on to start an indie label "Open Circle Records" in [[Glendale, California]] (Open Circle released ''Get Out Of My Yard'' LP). The final creation of Wasted Youth had a very successful "Crack Across America Tour" in the late 1980s to support "Get Out Of My Yard." Michael Licalsi, a club and show promoter from the SF Bay Area, served as their manager, with Louis (VideoLouis) Elovitz taking part in management for a period of time as well. Michael booked their national tour at the age of 19. Wasted Youth performed with bands such as Bad Brains, The Ramones, Circle Jerks on this final tour.


== Aftermath ==
Members went on to perform in the tribal-[[industrial music|industrial]] group [[Savage Republic]]; [[Joey Castillo]] became a drummer for [[Danzig (band)|Danzig]] and later [[Queens of the Stone Age]]; while [[Dave Kushner]], who played guitar on ''Black Daze'', went on to become a member of the [[chart-topper|chart topping]] rockers, [[Velvet Revolver]].<ref name="Wasted Youth" />
Members went on to perform in the tribal-[[industrial music|industrial]] group [[Savage Republic]]; [[Joey Castillo]] became a drummer for [[Danzig (band)|Danzig]] and later [[Queens of the Stone Age]]; while [[Dave Kushner]], who played guitar on ''Black Daze'', went on to become a member of the [[chart-topper|chart topping]] rockers, [[Velvet Revolver]].<ref name="Wasted Youth" />

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Footage of the original lineup (1981-1983) can be seen in the film "Slog Movie", which is a film documenting the [[Orange County, California|Orange County]] punk scene in Los Angeles at the time.

The guitarist of [[Guns N' Roses]], Slash, wears a Wasted Youth's t-shirt in the Live At The Ritz concert of 1988 transmitted by [[MTV]].

Graffiti of Wasted Youth's name can be seen on a wall in the 1982 movie, "[[Fast Times at Ridgemont High]]".


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:03, 31 May 2017

Wasted Youth
Also known asLA's Wasted Youth
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresHardcore punk
Crossover Thrash (later)
Years active1981–1988
Past membersChett Lehrer
Jeff Long
Allen Stiritz
Danny Spira
Paul Rossi
Jeff Dahlgren

Wasted Youth (also known as LA's Wasted Youth) was a hardcore punk band in the early 1980s from Los Angeles, California. The band followed in the footsteps of Black Flag and the Circle Jerks. It was a prominent and popular act among the Los Angeles punk underground. Other bands active in the early 1980s Los Angeles punk scene were The Adolescents, T.S.O.L., Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Agent Orange, and The Stains.

Footage of the original lineup (1981-1983) can be seen in the film Slog Movie, which is a film documenting the Orange County punk scene.

History

The original members of Wasted Youth were Chett Lehrer, Jeff Long, Allen Stiritz, and Danny Spira.[1]

Reagan's In

The band's first album Reagan's In, is in the early West Coast hardcore punk music style.[2] It is known for the Pushead artwork of Ronald Reagan on the front cover.[1] The back of the album features Edward Colver's photograph of an upside down stagediver in midair. Though this album consists of ten tracks, it is less than fifteen minutes long.

Black Daze

The band's later releases moved towards a heavy metal sound. Jeff Dahlgren, front man after Allah Akhbar (1983–1985), left the band. His work was re-recorded by Paolo Rossi co-produced with Darin Scheff and titled "Get out of my Yard". It was released on the band's last album, Black Daze.

Get Out of my Yard

Chett and Paolo Rossi (the last generation of Wasted Youth front men) went on to start an indie label "Open Circle Records" in Glendale, California (Open Circle released Get Out Of My Yard LP). The final creation of Wasted Youth was a successful "Crack Across America Tour" in the late 1980s to support "Get Out Of My Yard." Michael Licalsi, a club and show promoter from the SF Bay Area, served as their manager, with Louis (VideoLouis) Elovitz taking part in management for a period of time as well. Wasted Youth performed with bands such as Bad Brains, The Ramones, Circle Jerks on this final tour.

Aftermath

Members went on to perform in the tribal-industrial group Savage Republic; Joey Castillo became a drummer for Danzig and later Queens of the Stone Age; while Dave Kushner, who played guitar on Black Daze, went on to become a member of the chart topping rockers, Velvet Revolver.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Cogan, Brian (2008). The Encyclopedia of Punk. Sterling. p. 356. ISBN 978-1-4027-5960-4.
  2. ^ Blush, Steven (2010). George Petros (ed.). American Hardcore: A Tribal History Second Edition. Feral House. pp. 90–91. ISBN 978-0-922915-71-2.
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