Al Barile, SSD Guitarist and Straight Edge Icon, Dies at 63Al Barile's impact on the hardcore scene influenced the youth crew movement and popularized straight-edge ideals among fans.SSD's evolution and Al Barile's presence helped redefine the music scene in Boston during the 1980s.
Al Barile, guitarist with pioneering hardcore band SSD, dies at 63Al Barile, guitarist of influential band SS Decontrol, passed away at 63, leaving a legacy in the hardcore punk scene.