The X-Men (band)
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The X-Men is an American punk band based in the Jersey Shore
area of New Jersey. The band consists of members of the legendary band Chronic Sick, as well as Dave DeSantis
of The Secret Syde
and Laughing Soupdish.
In 1986, the X-Men released a self-titled album.
The X-Men were featured on the Mutha Records compilation CD, "Bands Only A Mutha Could Love."
The band was an opening act for Blondie
, and has performed with Bruce Springsteen
.
, the reunited group planned a large tour for winter 2007.
Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is a term used to refer to both the Atlantic coast of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the adjacent resort and residential communities. . The New Jersey State Department of Tourism considers the Shore Region, Greater Atlantic City, and the Southern Shore to be distinct, each having...
area of New Jersey. The band consists of members of the legendary band Chronic Sick, as well as Dave DeSantis
Dave DeSantis
Dave DeSantis was bass guitarist for The Secret Syde, and for a short time Laughing Soup Dish and the punk band The X-Men.Dave also designed the insert on the X-Men's debut album, and is currently back in the recording studio working on a new CD with X-Men....
of The Secret Syde
The Secret Syde
The Secret Syde was a moderately popular American punk rock band from the 1980s. Formed in New Jersey, they achieved the most success in the Netherlands, where their music was aired on the BBC. They were also popular in the southern portion of the United States, namely New Orleans...
and Laughing Soupdish.
In 1986, the X-Men released a self-titled album.
The X-Men were featured on the Mutha Records compilation CD, "Bands Only A Mutha Could Love."
The band was an opening act for Blondie
Blondie (band)
Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s...
, and has performed with Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
.
Reunion
In the February 2007 issue of Upstage Magazine, guitarist Jack Pitzer announced that the band was back in the studio recording a follow up CD to their first album. According to Dave DeSantisDave DeSantis
Dave DeSantis was bass guitarist for The Secret Syde, and for a short time Laughing Soup Dish and the punk band The X-Men.Dave also designed the insert on the X-Men's debut album, and is currently back in the recording studio working on a new CD with X-Men....
, the reunited group planned a large tour for winter 2007.
Discography
- X-Men LP (Buy Our Records, 1986)
- Bands Only A Mutha Could Love compilation (Mutha RecordsMutha RecordsMutha Records was a Jersey Shore based punk rock record label established in 1982, which released material by New Jersey hardcore bands such as The Worst, Chronic Sick, and Fatal Rage. The label's activities were primarily based in Monmouth County beach communities such as Long Branch and Asbury...
, 1988) - untitled project (2007)