Really Red

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Really Red was an American hardcore punk band formed in Houston, Texas in the late 1970's. Its members were Ronald "U-Ron" Bond, Vocals; Kelly "Green" Younger, Guitar; Bob Weber, Drums; and John Paul Williams, Bass Guitar. Really Red may not qualify for most beloved or dearly remembered early Texas punk band, but they were certainly one of the best in many respects. The band's sound evolved — unmistakable but ever-changing — with every release, and the law of diminishing returns never applied. They managed to be political without being heavy-handed or tiresome. Really Red's pièce de résistance is their Teaching You The Fear LP, mercifully re-released by Empty Records in 2004. For the uninitiated class and minutia sponges of the world, here's some background. First of all, the name Really Red and what it means according to different band members... Kelly Younger (guitar): "I was (am) a printer, and I was trying to think of something non-sensical that people could extrapolate a bunch of non-related meanings to. For some reason, Red (magenta) crossed my mind, and Really Red came to be. Our political leanings meant we could be considered "reds", communists. That was bullshit, but if it got people to think, that was O.K. with us. I would request that you run this by the others, in case there is an alternate explanation." Bob Weber (drums): "Kelly used to be gay, and that was his favorite lipstick color." John Paul Williams (bass): "The name Really Red came from a situation whe

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Teaching You the Fear

Teaching You The Fear: The Complete Collection 1978-1985

American Hardcore: The History Of American Punk Rock 1980-1986

Too Political (Halt and Catch Fire Version)

Let Them Eat Jellybeans!

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Discography

New Strings For Old Puppets

Really Red

Bloodstains Across Texas

Modern Needs 7"

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American Hardcore - The History Of American Punk Rock 1980-1986

Crowd Control 7"

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