Naked Violence
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Naked Violence a hardcore punk from Portland, Oregon, created by Frankie Violence (real name James "Frank" Burley) and Mark Rhemrev in 1991. Bringing back the rebellion feel and the aggressiveness lost by the grunge and alternative music movement.Inspired by the lyrics of such bands as the The Dwarves and Black Flag.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,Nashville Pussy,Gas Huffer,Dayglo Abortions, D.R.I. and G.G. Allin in his last appearance in the northwest right before an overdose of heroin took his life in New York.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.
Jeff Thomas played a gang member in the film Two fisted which stars Jason Sabala who owns the popular rock club Sabala's in Portland.
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.
Mark Rhemrev's Aunt Marianne Marks played "Chesty Young Thing" in Russ Meyer's Up! as well as appearances in CHiPs,The Love Boat,and The A-Team
Drummer Steve Andrews was in The Submissives with Pig Champion from Poison Idea and Dave Dictor from MDC.
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[edit] 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)
[edit] 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)
