Fear (band)
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Fear, stylized as FEAR, is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1977. The band is credited for helping to shape the sound and style of Californian hardcore punk.[1] The group gained national prominence after an infamous 1981 performance on Saturday Night Live.
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Fear | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Los Angeles, California |
Genres | |
Years active | 1977–present |
Labels | Slash, Fear, Sector 2 |
Members | Lee Ving Philo Cramer Spit Stix Geoff Kresge Eric Razo |
Past members | Derf Scratch Burt Good Johnny Backbeat Eric Feldman Flea Lorenzo Buhne Will MacGregor Scott Thunes Kelly LeMieux Mando Lopez Sean Cruse Richard Presley Derol Caraco Jeffery “Beldo” Beller Sam Bolle Lawrence Arrieta Andrew Jaimez Paul Lerma Dave Stark Tommy Ufkes |
Frontman Lee Ving has been the band's only constant member. Since its formation, the band has gone through various lineup changes, and at one point featured Flea, later a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, on bass. The classic Fear lineup existed from 1978 to 1982, and was composed of Ving, guitarist Philo Cramer, bassist Derf Scratch, and drummer Spit Stix. Cramer and Stix later rejoined the band in 2018.