Chris Bratton
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Chris Bratton is a drummer involved in the hardcore punk
scene since 1983. He has drummed in several influential bands including Justice League
, No For An Answer, Chain Of Strength
, Inside Out, Statue, Drive Like Jehu
and Wool
.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
scene since 1983. He has drummed in several influential bands including Justice League
Justice League (band)
Justice League, formed in 1983 and disbanded in 1988, were a Southern California based straight edge hardcore punk group.Historically, Justice League was the third straight edge band formed in Southern California, United States, with the first being America's Hardcore from Los Angeles and the...
, No For An Answer, Chain Of Strength
Chain of Strength
Chain of Strength was a late '80s and early '90s straight edge hardcore punk band from Southern California.-Biography:The first Chain of Strength release was a 7" EP entitled True Till Death, released through Revelation Records. After parting ways with Revelation, they formed their own Foundation...
, Inside Out, Statue, Drive Like Jehu
Drive Like Jehu
Drive Like Jehu was an American post-hardcore and alternative rock band from San Diego active from 1990 to 1995. Formed by rhythm guitarist and vocalist Rick Froberg and lead guitarist John Reis following the breakup of their band Pitchfork, the band's lineup also included bassist Mike Kennedy and...
and Wool
Wool (band)
Wool were a rock band from Washington, D.C. , specialising in a rough-hewn but melodic brand of punk-based hard rock from 1990-1996.-History:...
.