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Barneys
Barneys formed in 1978 with Ron Strykert on vocals, Bill Shkurti on bass, John Walsh on guitar, and Cliff Rehrig on drums. They came together with a shared...
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Barneys formed in 1978 with Ron Strykert on vocals, Bill Shkurti on bass, John Walsh on guitar, and Cliff Rehrig on drums. They came together with a shared dislike for disco, which was everywhere at the time. Their sound was rough and direct, a reaction against what they saw as the polished commercialism of the era.
In 1979 they put out 'Disco Sucks,' a single that became an anthem for the anti-disco crowd. The song's raw energy and straightforward message connected with people who felt the same way. It gave the band a sudden notoriety and they started playing to bigger crowds on tour.
They followed up with albums like 'Get Serious' in 1981 and 'Apocalypse Hymns' in 1982. Their music wasn't just one thing, it had punk elements and some experimental touches, but always kept that sharp, critical edge. Another track, 'Technoloman,' showed they were looking beyond just the disco debate.
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