Naked Violence a hardcore punk

Hardcore punk

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 from Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

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, created by Frankie Violence (real name James "Frank" Burley) and Mark Rhemrev in 1991. They brought back the rebellious feel and the aggressiveness lost by the grunge and alternative music movement. Inspired by the lyrics of such bands as The Dwarves and Black Flag

Black Flag (band)

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. Playing songs that were easily offensive in Portland and received a lot of bad press that never mentioned the music. Jumping on tours with such bands as The Mentors

The Mentors

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, Nashville Pussy

Nashville Pussy

Nashville Pussy is an American hard rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. Their musical style mixes boogie rock, Southern metal and psychobilly. Much of the band's lyrical themes mostly revolve around sex, drugs, drinking, fighting, and rock 'n' roll...

, Gas Huffer

Gas Huffer

Gas Huffer was an American garage rock band from Washington state. They were known for their formal and comical lyrics and their antic stage presence.-History:Gas Huffer classified themselves loosely in the Garage punk genre...

, Dayglo Abortions

Dayglo Abortions

The Dayglo Abortions are a Canadian punk band from Victoria, British Columbia. Their lyrics are informed by a complete disregard for societal norms. They formed in 1979 and released their first album in 1981...

, D.R.I.

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles is a thrash metal/crossover thrash band from the United States that formed in Houston, in 1982. The band currently comprises founding members, vocalist Kurt Brecht and guitarist Spike Cassidy, as well as drummer Rob Rampy and bassist Harald Oimoen.D.R.I...

 and G.G. Allin in his last appearance in the northwest. As Jeff "Filthy" Thomas joined to be the first second guitarist, Mark Rhemrev left the band to join The Weaklings. The band parted ways in 2004.

Frankie Violence was often recognized by his roaring bass sound. His great uncle was a songwriter who was famous for writing songs for The Beatles

The Beatles

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Mark Rhemrev's Aunt Marianne Marks played "Chesty Young Thing" in Russ Meyer's Up! as well as appearances in CHiPs

CHiPs

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, The Love Boat

The Love Boat

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,and The A-Team

The A-Team

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Drummer Steve Andrews was in The submissives with Pig Champion from Poison Idea

Poison Idea

Poison Idea was an American hardcore punk band formed in Portland, Oregon in 1980. The band originally dissolved in 1993, but has been playing intermittently since 1998.-Formation, 1980's and 90's:...

 and Dave Dictor from 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...

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Band members

• Frankie Violence (Bass)(1991–1995)(Vocals,Bass)(1995–2004)
• Dave Wallan (Vocals)(1991–1995)
• Mark Rhemrev (Guitar)(1991–1999)
• Mike Reese (Drums)(1991–1993)(1997–1999)
• Jeff "Filthy" Thomas (Guitar/Backing Vocals)(1998–2004)
• Sean "Troll" Katterle (Drums)(1993–1996)
• Steve Andrews (Drums)(2000–2004)

Discography

• Naked Violence (1991)
• Sauced (1992)
• Royal Flush (1993)
• Our Disgusting Pastimes (1993)
• Naked Violence/Dickfinger (1994)
• Naked Violence (1996)
• She's Got It (1998)
• 13 Ways (2001)