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Kingface
12+ albums
punkpost-hardcore80spunk rock80's
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Kingface was a band based out of Washington, DC that for a brief period strived to raise the music scene in the area out of its post "Revolution Summer" haze of 1985. Although they did make inroads in the late 80's music world nationally, most of today's music fans have not been fully aware of the ferocity and power Kingface brought with their unique take on punk rock. But for a few years, the sun certainly shined hard on this band. The band formed in 1985 and quickly made a name for itself on the local club scene. The band consisted of Mark Sullivan on vocals, Patrick Bobst on guitar, Andrew Rapoport on bass and Larry Colbert on drums. The band members all had roots in the local hardcore scene. Mark Sullivan had played in a band called The Slinkees in high school. This band featured two members who would go on to start Minor Threat and Dischord Records: Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson. Kingface quickly made a name for themselves for 2 reasons. First the band's lyrics were of a more personal versus political nature. Second, the band rocked-hard. While several older veterans on the scene wanted to keep it a secret that the listened to Ted Nugent back in the day; Pat Bobst did not keep it quiet that Eddie Van Halen was his guitar idol. The band went into Inner Ear Studios in Arlington, VA to cut some tracks with Ian MacKaye producing. Two sessions occurred. April 1986 the band recorded 4 songs: "Tired", "Lick The Moon", "My Favorite Movie Is Life", and "Dirty Wings." Only "Dirt
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