Foreign Legion (band)
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Foreign Legion was a punk band from South Wales, often referred to as the longest running punk group in Wales.[citation needed]
1984–1991
Foreign Legion formed in 1984 from the ashes of a band called Society (band). The band released their first EP on their own label 'Rent a Racket'. Their first full-length album entitled 'Welcome to Fort Zinderneuf' was released on the Venture label. During the 80s the band played regular slots in the famous 100 Club and supported the likes of The Partisans, The Adicts, Major Accident and Joe Strummer.
2000–2008
Foreign Legion reformed in 2000, With a lineup consisting of a number of original members,they released a split album with Major Accident called Cry of the Legion; then the band wrote the album What Goes Around, Comes Around (DSS Records) which was produced by Mick Jones of The Clash. The band released a few EPs and played around Europe and supported the likes of the Dropkick Murphys, the Templars, NY Relics, UK Subs; USA dates with Major Accident, playing worldwide in venues such as CBGBs (the only Welsh band to ever play the legendary club). In 2007 Death Valley was recorded, the latest album featuring more new material as well as a re-worked version of the classic 'Message From Nowhere'. The band recorded an untitled EP in 2008, featuring the final lineup of the band. Re-recording songs written by Mark 'Jolly' Williams from the band's illustrious catalogue, this was the first recording to feature the rhythm section of Noir and Black. Following an appearance at TJ's in support of Anti-Nowhere League, guitarist Williams posted a statement on the band's myspace announcing his departure - Black and Noir followed, signalling the end of the band.
Discography
Albums
- Welcome to Fort Zinderneuf (1987)
- Cry of the Legion (2000)
- What Goes Around Comes Around (2002)
- Death Valley (2007)
- Reality Bites -Split album with Sledgeback-(2010)
EPs and singles
- "Trenchline" EP (Rent a Racket 1984)
- "Surf City" EP (1987)
- "The Years Gone By" EP
- "Punk Rock Jukebox" (DSS Records)
- Split EP with German band District
- Split EP "Send In the Legion" (2 different covers with French band Paris Violence)
- Split single with Suburban Lockdown USA on Durty Mick Records
- Untitled and Unreleased EP (2008)
Notability
- The only Welsh band to have played in CBGBs.[1]
- Played with bands such as the Misfits, Dropkick Murphys, Stiff Little Fingers, the Buzzcocks, UK Subs, the Addicts, Agnostic Front and loads more.