Band Profile: Youth Brigade

~~PoisonParadox~~ · 08-12-2004, 12:45 AM

Short biography but not much to say, and if dk or JmE could add this to the list that would be swell!

Band members:
Adam Stern - Bass
Mark Stern - Drums
Shawn Stern - Guitar, Vocals

Discography:
Too long to list: http://mikebrigade.tripod.com/discography.html

In the late 70's and early 80's punk hit Southern California hard. With bands such as Black Flag, Germs, Descendents, Adolescents and Youth Brigade. Youth Brigade was formed in Los Angeles in the summer of 1980 by brothers Shawn, Adam and Mark Stern. The name of the band goes with the three brother's philosophy that youth is an attitude and doesn't just pertain to age. Just like the band's name, Better Youth Organization (BYO) was founded upon the same philosophy, which Mark and Shawn founded in 1979. BYO did many things for the scene and eventually led to the formation of BYO Records, featuring bands such as: The Unseen, The Briefs, Manic Hispanic, Pistol Grip, The Business, Hepcat, 7 Seconds, and of course, Youth Brigade in '82.

There very first show was on the eve of the new year 1982 at a place called Godzilla's. Over the next three years, Youth Brigade played many shows in both North America and Europe. When the band finished off their very first North American tour, they rerecorded the previously made LP that the band found unsatisfactory,and released Sound and Fury. After the European tour where they played in countries like England and Poland, Adam went back to art school to get his degree. A few years later, the three brothers reunited and started touring again. Since they started touring again they have released a few more albums and gone on tour some more.

Recommended songs:
Violence
Sink With California
Fight to Unite
Believe in Something
Men in Blue (Part 1)

gluesniffer · 08-12-2004, 12:49 AM

I didn't really read that at all, but is this the DC Youth Brigade?

~~PoisonParadox~~ · 08-12-2004, 12:50 AM

Heh just read the first sentence of the actual biography and you'll know

Nihilism'99 · 08-12-2004, 01:01 AM

sink with california as it falls into the sea

gluesniffer · 08-12-2004, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by PoisonParadox

Heh just read the first sentence of the actual biography and you'll know

Yeah, well I didn't even get that far but now that I have gotten that far I know that it is not the DC band.

08-12-2004, 01:46 AM

you forgot the song friends and i hate my life

A-Life-Less-Plagued · 08-12-2004, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Blitz999AttakDI

you forgot the song friends and i hate my life

Those might not be his favourite songs?

Praise the Jade · 08-12-2004, 02:25 AM

I like the song "Blown Away," too.

08-12-2004, 02:38 AM

check out allmusic's profile, you could pull some facts that you don't have from there.

Munkey · 08-12-2004, 03:25 AM

i saw em at deconstruction tour 2003 , they we're pretty good but not out of the ordinary
funny as hell though

BeaversEatWood21 · 08-12-2004, 12:07 PM

Youth Brigade kick a'ss. love em. sang sink with california onstage too. theyre a very good live band.

~~Operation IV~~ · 08-12-2004, 12:09 PM

[URL=http://www.downstrokecentral.com/Machines/SinkWithCalifornia.mp3]Sink With California[/url]

MothEatenDeerHead213 · 08-12-2004, 01:55 PM

they sound cool, i think ive heard them before though

Anxious · 08-12-2004, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Operation IV

[URL=http://www.downstrokecentral.com/Machines/SinkWithCalifornia.mp3]Sink With California[/url]

sexy.

dislocated214 · 01-27-2005, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gluesniffer

I didn't really read that at all, but is this the DC Youth Brigade?

No it's not, there are two seperate ones. One is from DC/on Dischord records (along with Minor Threat, Fugazi, Scream). And the other is from California, IDK much about them though.

IFlogMyMolly16 · 01-27-2005, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dislocated214

No it's not, there are two seperate ones. One is from DC/on Dischord records (along with Minor Threat, Fugazi, Scream). And the other is from California, IDK much about them though.

Yeah that question was definitely answered. Why'd you do it again?

pedro durruti · 01-27-2005, 04:55 PM

Yea cool

BeaversEatWood21 · 01-27-2005, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dislocated214

No it's not, there are two seperate ones. One is from DC/on Dischord records (along with Minor Threat, Fugazi, Scream). And the other is from California, IDK much about them though.

wow a'ss, congrats on bumping a 5 month old thread

fatwreckpunk · 02-04-2005, 05:32 AM

Sink with california is one of the best punk songs i have ever heard, i listened to that song for about 30 mins the other day. It cool as hell. Always played in the car

DrGolovaCroxby · 02-05-2005, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatwreckpunk

Sink with california is one of the best punk songs i have ever heard, i listened to that song for about 30 mins the other day. It cool as hell. Always played in the car

your mom lets you choose the music when she's dropping you off at the mall?

08-12-2004, 12:45 AM	#1
~~PoisonParadox~~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: next to the 7-11 Posts: 722	Band Profile: Youth Brigade Short biography but not much to say, and if dk or JmE could add this to the list that would be swell! Band members: Adam Stern - Bass Mark Stern - Drums Shawn Stern - Guitar, Vocals Discography: Too long to list: http://mikebrigade.tripod.com/discography.html In the late 70's and early 80's punk hit Southern California hard. With bands such as Black Flag, Germs, Descendents, Adolescents and Youth Brigade. Youth Brigade was formed in Los Angeles in the summer of 1980 by brothers Shawn, Adam and Mark Stern. The name of the band goes with the three brother's philosophy that youth is an attitude and doesn't just pertain to age. Just like the band's name, Better Youth Organization (BYO) was founded upon the same philosophy, which Mark and Shawn founded in 1979. BYO did many things for the scene and eventually led to the formation of BYO Records, featuring bands such as: The Unseen, The Briefs, Manic Hispanic, Pistol Grip, The Business, Hepcat, 7 Seconds, and of course, Youth Brigade in '82. There very first show was on the eve of the new year 1982 at a place called Godzilla's. Over the next three years, Youth Brigade played many shows in both North America and Europe. When the band finished off their very first North American tour, they rerecorded the previously made LP that the band found unsatisfactory,and released Sound and Fury. After the European tour where they played in countries like England and Poland, Adam went back to art school to get his degree. A few years later, the three brothers reunited and started touring again. Since they started touring again they have released a few more albums and gone on tour some more. Recommended songs: Violence Sink With California Fight to Unite Believe in Something Men in Blue (Part 1) Last edited by PoisonParadox; 01-27-2005 at 04:47 PM.

08-12-2004, 12:49 AM	#2
gluesniffer trix are for kiiiids! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: wootville Posts: 1,278	I didn't really read that at all, but is this the DC Youth Brigade?

08-12-2004, 12:50 AM	#3
~~PoisonParadox~~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: next to the 7-11 Posts: 722	Heh just read the first sentence of the actual biography and you'll know

08-12-2004, 01:01 AM	#4
Nihilism'99 I am infested Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,113	sink with california as it falls into the sea

08-12-2004, 01:46 AM	#6
Blitz999AttakDI Guest Posts: n/a	you forgot the song friends and i hate my life

08-12-2004, 02:25 AM	#8
Praise the Jade ThisGuy'sMorePunkThanMe Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 11	I like the song "Blown Away," too.

08-12-2004, 02:38 AM	#9
cheeser1 Guest Posts: n/a	check out allmusic's profile, you could pull some facts that you don't have from there.

08-12-2004, 03:25 AM	#10
Munkey Power Mad Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 30	i saw em at deconstruction tour 2003 , they we're pretty good but not out of the ordinary funny as hell though

08-12-2004, 12:07 PM	#11
BeaversEatWood21 I'm A Sexist. Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,481	Youth Brigade kick a'ss. love em. sang sink with california onstage too. theyre a very good live band.

08-12-2004, 12:09 PM	#12
~~Operation IV~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 569	[URL=http://www.downstrokecentral.com/Machines/SinkWithCalifornia.mp3]Sink With California[/url]

08-12-2004, 01:55 PM	#13
MothEatenDeerHead213 This Is ****ing Boston Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Boston Bitch Posts: 1,844	they sound cool, i think ive heard them before though

01-27-2005, 04:55 PM	#17
pedro durruti incendiarism Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: zemzem Posts: 8,664	Yea cool

02-04-2005, 05:32 AM	#19
fatwreckpunk At The Dog And Pony Show Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eastbourne, UK Posts: 1,332	Sink with california is one of the best punk songs i have ever heard, i listened to that song for about 30 mins the other day. It cool as hell. Always played in the car