Hate the Police
Encyclopedia
"Hate the Police" is the debut release and 7" single from the American hardcore punk
band The Dicks
, released in 1980.
The record was released on the band's own Radical Records imprint (not to be confused with R Radical Records, the imprint run by MDC
).
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...
band The Dicks
The Dicks
The Dicks are an American punk rock band from Austin, Texas, originally formed in 1980. They initially disbanded in 1986 before reforming in 2004...
, released in 1980.
The record was released on the band's own Radical Records imprint (not to be confused with R Radical Records, the imprint run by MDC
MDC (band)
MDC is an American hardcore punk band formed in Austin, Texas in 1979. The band were subsequently based in San Francisco, California, and are currently based in Portland, Oregon. MDC originally formed as The Stains before changing their name...
).
Line up
- Gary Floyd – Vocals
- Glen Taylor – Guitar
- Buxf Parrot – Bass, vocals on "All Night Fever"
- Pat Deason – Drums