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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My cultural awakening: a punk band told me quit drinking. So I did

I didn't come across any youth clubs or anything particularly productive. You drank beer or alcopops in some shady lane, and you drank so quickly that you'd get drunk but then be sober enough to get home at 11pm so your parents wouldn't notice.
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fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Al Barile, SSD Guitarist and Straight Edge Icon, Dies at 63

Al 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.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Al Barile, guitarist with pioneering hardcore band SSD, dies at 63

Al Barile, guitarist of influential band SS Decontrol, passed away at 63, leaving a legacy in the hardcore punk scene.
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