{"title":"Gang Green","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGang Green is a hardcore punk band from Boston, Massachusetts that has been together on and off since 1980. The band was formed by Chris Doherty, Mike Dean, and Bill Manley in 1980. After breaking up in 1984, they reformed in 1985 with a new lineup consisting of Chris Doherty (guitar, vocals), Chuck Stilphen (guitar), Glen Stilphen (bass) and Walter Gustafson (drums). In 1987, Gang Green signed to Roadrunner Records with the lineup of Doherty, Fritz Erickson (guitar), Joe Gittleman (bass) and Brian Betzger (drums). They broke up again in 1990 but reunited in 1996 with the original members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, Gang Green has undergone several lineup changes. The current lineup includes *Chris Doherty* on vocals and guitar, *Chuck Stilphen* on guitar, *Walter Gustafson* on drums, and *Glen Stilphen* on bass and vocals. Former members include various guitarists such as Kevin Brooks and Mike Lucantonio, as well as bassists like Bill Manley and Joe Gittleman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGang Green's music is characterized by their energetic hardcore punk sound. They have been influential in the punk scene alongside similar artists like Battalion Of Saints, Wasted Youth, JFA,\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"well-give-it-to-you","title":"We’ll Give It To You","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 56 track 4CD box set from legendary Boston hardcore kings Gang \nGreen featuring four full albums from the band’s years on Roadrunner \nRecords, with bonus tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCD 1 features their second full length studio album \u003ci\u003eYou Got It,\u003c\/i\u003e originally released in 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCD 2 features the hugely successful follow up \u003ci\u003eOlder… Budweiser \u003c\/i\u003eoriginally released in 1989.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCD 3 features the definitive live document \u003ci\u003eCan’t LIVE Without It\u003c\/i\u003e recorded at the Marquee Club in London on February 25th 1990, with the \n‘I81B4U’ EP and their cover of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Living Loving Maid’ as \nbonus tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCD 4 features the compilation \u003ci\u003eKing Of Bands\u003c\/i\u003e originally released in \n1991, which includes two specially recorded tracks and three from the \ndebut ‘Another Wasted Night’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormed in 1980, and featured on the classic ‘This Is Boston, Not LA’ \ncompilation in 1982, the band split briefly when founding member Chris \nDoherty joined Jerry’s Kids. The band resurfaced in ’85, issuing a 7” \nthat was the first release on influential Boston label Taang! Signing to\n Roadrunner in ‘87, and with songs extolling the virtues of drinking and\n hard partying, the band were embraced by the metal scene and found \nwidespread success, before splitting around 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis release features extensive liner notes from respected writer \nMark Freebase, including an extended brand new interview with Chris \nDoherty, the only constant member of Gang Green since 1980, plus \nadditional interviews with manager Alec Peters, guitarist Fritz \nErickson, drummer Brian Betzger, bassist Joe Gittleman (who found \nfurther success as a founding member of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones) and\n current guitarist Chris Donelly are all included to round out the \nstory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGang Green’s signature tune ‘Alcohol’ has been covered by artists as \ndiverse as Dropkick Murphys, Tankard, Impaled Nazarene, The Meatmen and \nNo Fun At All.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dissonance","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50464566018379,"sku":"2002044","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-11-07_at_13.16.35_9fdf5819_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727276578"},{"product_id":"another-wasted-night-r735t7","title":"Another Wasted Night","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited coloured vinyl reissue of the classic debut album from Boston skate\/party punks Gang Green. \u003ci\u003eAnother Wasted Night\u003c\/i\u003e was the first full-length album from Boston, MA's hardcore punk\/speed metal band Gang Green. Originally released in 1986 on Taang! Records.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50872146035019,"sku":"2233733","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/product_id._92b58c91_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1732198197"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_63b1b9c6_thumbnail_4096_d34e9eb8-0e04-4f23-ab97-0f8c33a1e8e8.jpg?v=1727276557","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/gang-green.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}