The Criminals are an American punk rock band from Berkeley, California, originally existing from 1994–2000 and reforming in 2012. The lineup has consisted of lead vocalist Jesse Luscious and bass guitarist Mike Sexxx throughout the bands' existence. The Criminals have released two studio albums, Never Been Caught (1997) on Lookout! Records and Burning Flesh and Broken Fingers (1999) on Adeline Records. Following their initial breakup in 2000, members went on to form the Frisk.
Jesse Luscious Mike Sexxx Freud RIP Ross the Boss Claudia Bitter Snapper Dan Ger Brady Caesar Julie Thorn Zach Attack Markley Hart Nice Guy Brandon Polk
The Criminals formed in late 1994 with Jesse Luscious (vocals) and Mike Sexxx (bass), as well as vocalist Claudia Bitter, guitarist Freud RIP and drummer Ross the Boss. Initially, The Criminals sound was in a similar vein of Luscious' previous bands Blatz and The Gr'ups, which were also aggressively fronted, male/female dual-vocal punk rock bands. They issued the 7" vinyl release Seven Months Drunk and Bitter on Seattle's Hairhurt Records, with cover art by Janelle Hessig, known for producing the Tales of Blargzine. Bitter left the band to move back to El Paso, Texas prior to seeing a release.
The Criminals continued as a four-piece and in early 1995 embarked on their first West Coast tour with Area 51, who would eventually become The Murder City Devils. They played the Los Angeles area frequently with the likes of the Quincy Punx and I Spy, courtesy of friend and former F.Y.P bassist Jed Schipper. Shortly after, the band was offered a release on Recess Records, a label run by Todd Congelliere (also of F.Y.P), which would result in The Criminals 10", recorded in August 1995 at Polymorph Studios in Oakland, California by Noah Landis. The release would include a cover of "Private Affair," originally performed by The Saints. The Criminals toured behind the release in the summer of 1996. Ross left the band to focus on his grindcore bands (Skaven, followed by Medication Time) and was temporarily replaced by Snapper, until he too became homesick and moved back to his native Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The Criminials found their next drummer Dan Ger, and made another lineup change following the band's 1996 summer tour, when Freud was kicked out and replaced by guitarist Brady Caesar. They continued to tour the US and Canada that year. This lineup would record and release The Criminals' debut album, Never Been Caught issued on Lookout! Records. The album was recorded at Catbox Studios in Oakland, California in January 1997 and was engineered by Billie Joe Armstrong, with cover art by Jesse Michaels. The song "Parlez-Vous Fuk You?" was re-recorded for the album, despite originally appearing on the bands' self-titled release.
Burning Flesh and initial breakup (1998–2000)
In April 1998 The Criminals recorded the EPTomorrow's Too Late, released on New Disorder Records later that year. The band had yet another drummer change when they recruited Julie Thorn, formerly of The Hi-Fives. The Criminals returned to Catbox Studios in the spring of 1999 to record their second album, Burning Flesh and Broken Fingers. The band again worked with Armstrong, who recorded the session and released it on his recently launched Adeline Records. The song "Whiskey Business" was co-written with Matt Freeman. Following the album's release, Caesar left the band to focus on Black Cat Music and was replaced with guitarist Zach Attack. The band backed the release with a US tour featuring Blanks 77 and L.E.S. Stitches. Several unreleased songs from the Burning Flesh sessions would see later release on Exchange, a split release with Against All Authority.
The Criminals played their final show on January 29, 2000 at 924 Gilman Street in Berkeley, California with The Hi-Fives. They issued the posthumous EP Extinct on F.O.A.D. Records in 2001. The recording took place in December 1999, just before the band's dissolution and included re-recorded versions of "The Angry Ouija Board Has Sent Us to Destroy the City of Berkeley California So Run for Your Fucking Life" and "You Stupid Fuk," as well as a cover of "You Shook Me All Night Long," originally performed by AC/DC.
Post breakup and reunion
Following The Criminals demise in early 2000, members went on to form The Frisk. The lineup included drummer Hunter Burgan, who has also been the bassist for AFI since 1997. The Frisk issued two releases on Adeline Records, who had previously released The Criminals final studio album, before disbanding in 2005.
In early 2012, The Criminals reformed as a four-piece and participated in the 1-2-3-4 Go! Records Celebration Night No. 1 with American Steel, Dead to Me and Vanna Inget on May 24, 2012. The band went on to play The Fest in Gainesville and Awesomefest in San Diego, along with 924 Gilman Street, all in 2012. The main difference between this and any other incarnation is that while Jesse Luscious and Brady Ceasar are still in the band, this lineup features new bassist Nice Guy Brandon from Scattered Fall and drummer Markley Hart from Econochrist.
In 2013, the band has booked 1 show at Eli's Mile High Club in October with new drummer Frank Piegaro of Degeneriks, Ensign, Star Fucking Hipsters, and Love Songs. More dates are pending. The Criminals next show was January 17, 2014 at The Hemlock Tavern in San Francisco with original San Francisco punk era band VKTMS.
On January 12, 2015, the Criminals announced their "last show ever". The show was on January 22, 2015 at the DNA lounge in San Francisco. Great Apes were opening and Jello Biafra DJ'd throughout the night. The Criminals include Jello's consigliere, Alternative Tentacles Records' Jesse Luscious.[1]
Might As Well... Can't Dance (1999) Adeline Records
References
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For other uses see The Criminals Not to be confused with Sylvain Sylvain amp The Criminal This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources The Criminals band news newspapers books scholar JSTOR September 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Criminals are an American punk rock band from Berkeley California originally existing from 1994 2000 and reforming in 2012 The lineup has consisted of lead vocalist Jesse Luscious and bass guitarist Mike Sexxx throughout the bands existence The Criminals have released two studio albums Never Been Caught 1997 on Lookout Records and Burning Flesh and Broken Fingers 1999 on Adeline Records Following their initial breakup in 2000 members went on to form the Frisk The CriminalsOriginBerkeley California United StatesGenresPunk rockYears active1994 2000 2012 reunion LabelsRecess Lookout New Disorder Records Adeline Records Sub CityPast membersJesse LusciousMike SexxxFreud RIPRoss the BossClaudia BitterSnapperDan GerBrady CaesarJulie ThornZach AttackMarkley HartNice Guy Brandon PolkWebsitewww facebook com thepunkcriminals Contents 1 History 1 1 Formation early releases and touring 1994 1997 1 2 Burning Flesh and initial breakup 1998 2000 2 Post breakup and reunion 3 Former members 4 Discography 4 1 Studio albums 4 2 Compilation albums 4 3 Extended plays 4 4 Compilation appearances 5 ReferencesHistory EditFormation early releases and touring 1994 1997 Edit The Criminals formed in late 1994 with Jesse Luscious vocals and Mike Sexxx bass as well as vocalist Claudia Bitter guitarist Freud RIP and drummer Ross the Boss Initially The Criminals sound was in a similar vein of Luscious previous bands Blatz and The Gr ups which were also aggressively fronted male female dual vocal punk rock bands They issued the 7 vinyl release Seven Months Drunk and Bitter on Seattle s Hairhurt Records with cover art by Janelle Hessig known for producing the Tales of Blarg zine Bitter left the band to move back to El Paso Texas prior to seeing a release The Criminals continued as a four piece and in early 1995 embarked on their first West Coast tour with Area 51 who would eventually become The Murder City Devils They played the Los Angeles area frequently with the likes of the Quincy Punx and I Spy courtesy of friend and former F Y P bassist Jed Schipper Shortly after the band was offered a release on Recess Records a label run by Todd Congelliere also of F Y P which would result in The Criminals 10 recorded in August 1995 at Polymorph Studios in Oakland California by Noah Landis The release would include a cover of Private Affair originally performed by The Saints The Criminals toured behind the release in the summer of 1996 Ross left the band to focus on his grindcore bands Skaven followed by Medication Time and was temporarily replaced by Snapper until he too became homesick and moved back to his native Grand Rapids Michigan The Criminials found their next drummer Dan Ger and made another lineup change following the band s 1996 summer tour when Freud was kicked out and replaced by guitarist Brady Caesar They continued to tour the US and Canada that year This lineup would record and release The Criminals debut album Never Been Caught issued on Lookout Records The album was recorded at Catbox Studios in Oakland California in January 1997 and was engineered by Billie Joe Armstrong with cover art by Jesse Michaels The song Parlez Vous Fuk You was re recorded for the album despite originally appearing on the bands self titled release Burning Flesh and initial breakup 1998 2000 Edit In April 1998 The Criminals recorded the EP Tomorrow s Too Late released on New Disorder Records later that year The band had yet another drummer change when they recruited Julie Thorn formerly of The Hi Fives The Criminals returned to Catbox Studios in the spring of 1999 to record their second album Burning Flesh and Broken Fingers The band again worked with Armstrong who recorded the session and released it on his recently launched Adeline Records The song Whiskey Business was co written with Matt Freeman Following the album s release Caesar left the band to focus on Black Cat Music and was replaced with guitarist Zach Attack The band backed the release with a US tour featuring Blanks 77 and L E S Stitches Several unreleased songs from the Burning Flesh sessions would see later release on Exchange a split release with Against All Authority The Criminals played their final show on January 29 2000 at 924 Gilman Street in Berkeley California with The Hi Fives They issued the posthumous EP Extinct on F O A D Records in 2001 The recording took place in December 1999 just before the band s dissolution and included re recorded versions of The Angry Ouija Board Has Sent Us to Destroy the City of Berkeley California So Run for Your Fucking Life and You Stupid Fuk as well as a cover of You Shook Me All Night Long originally performed by AC DC Post breakup and reunion EditFollowing The Criminals demise in early 2000 members went on to form The Frisk The lineup included drummer Hunter Burgan who has also been the bassist for AFI since 1997 The Frisk issued two releases on Adeline Records who had previously released The Criminals final studio album before disbanding in 2005 In early 2012 The Criminals reformed as a four piece and participated in the 1 2 3 4 Go Records Celebration Night No 1 with American Steel Dead to Me and Vanna Inget on May 24 2012 The band went on to play The Fest in Gainesville and Awesomefest in San Diego along with 924 Gilman Street all in 2012 The main difference between this and any other incarnation is that while Jesse Luscious and Brady Ceasar are still in the band this lineup features new bassist Nice Guy Brandon from Scattered Fall and drummer Markley Hart from Econochrist In 2013 the band has booked 1 show at Eli s Mile High Club in October with new drummer Frank Piegaro of Degeneriks Ensign Star Fucking Hipsters and Love Songs More dates are pending The Criminals next show was January 17 2014 at The Hemlock Tavern in San Francisco with original San Francisco punk era band VKTMS On January 12 2015 the Criminals announced their last show ever The show was on January 22 2015 at the DNA lounge in San Francisco Great Apes were opening and Jello Biafra DJ d throughout the night The Criminals include Jello s consigliere Alternative Tentacles Records Jesse Luscious 1 Former members EditJesse Luscious lead vocals 1994 2000 2012 Mike Sexxx bass 1994 2000 2012 Freud RIP guitar 1994 1996 2012 Ross the Boss drums 1994 1996 Claudia Bitter lead vocals 1994 1995 Snapper drums 1996 Dan Ger drums 1996 1998 Brady Caesar guitar 1996 1999 2012 Julie Thorn drums 1998 2000 Zach Attack guitar 1999 2000 Markley Hart drums 2012 Discography EditStudio albums Edit Year Album Details1997 Never Been Caught Released April 22 1997 Label Lookout Records LK170 Formats CD LP1999 Burning Flesh and Broken Fingers Released July 12 1999 Label Adeline Records AR 004 Formats CD LPCompilation albums Edit Year Album Details1999 The Criminals I Released March 1999 Label Recess Records 59 Formats CD LPI Reissue of the band s first two EPs Extended plays Edit Seven Months Drunk and Bitter 1995 Hairhurt Records The Criminals 1996 Recess Records Morning After 1997 Rhetoric Records Tomorrow s Too Late 1998 New Disorder Records Exchange 1999 Sub City split w Against All Authority Extinct 2001 F O A D RecordsCompilation appearances Edit You re Only As Good As The Last Great Thing You Did 1997 Lookout Records Turn On Tune In Lookout 1998 Lookout Records A Little Something for Everyone 1998 New Disorder Records Forward Til Death 1999 Lookout Records Short Music for Short People 1999 Fat Wreck Chords No Time To Kill 1999 Checkmate Records Might As Well Can t Dance 1999 Adeline RecordsReferences Edit The Criminals announce last show ever Punknews org Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Criminals band amp oldid 1088194056, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
