The band was formed by singer/guitarist Lenny Lashley, drummer Eric Edmonston, and bassist Mike Gurley in 1996 and developed a large following around Massachusetts. In 1997 the band recorded a nine-song demo tape, and in 2000 released their debut album, 22 Songs You'll Never Want To Hear Again! The album instantly cemented their reputation in the Boston punk scene, filled with songs about beer, being a loser, and even a few juvenile-but-hilarious potshots at other local bands (and even the group's own members).
That same year the band added a second guitarist, Paul Delano. In addition, Danny O'Halloran replaced Edmonston as the group's drummer a few months later, and it was this lineup of Lashley, Gurley, Delano, and O'Halloran which won the WBCN Rock & Roll Rumble that year.
In 2001 the band recorded five songs for a split EP with Tommy and the Terrors. The new songs received mixed reviews from the group's fans, some of whom felt that the new songs were "too serious." Lashley decided to break up the band the same week, following a grinding month-long U.S. tour.
In 2003 all of the ex-members of the group (including Edmonston) reunited for a few shows, and began recording a new album in 2004, though Delano left the band shortly before recording commenced. The new album, A Weakness For Spirits, strikes a balance between the more mature subject matter of the split EP and the cheap laughs of the first album, while displaying Lashley's knack for writing concise, catchy punk rock songs to fine effect. Indeed, Darkbuster embodies the concept that "brevity is the soul of wit" since many of the band's funniest songs clock in at under a minute in length.
In May 2005, Lashley injured his left hand in a construction accident at Boston University, leaving him unable to play guitar for several months. The band brought Amy Griffin (Raging Teens/Avoid One Thing) onboard as a second guitarist. A DVD containing concert footage of Darkbuster and Lenny and the Piss Poor Boys was released shortly after the accident, with proceeds set aside to help Lashley with his medical bills. A 2005 benefit concert featuring both of Lashley's bands performing with guest singers also raised money to help cover his medical bills.
In December 2005 it was announced that Edmonston would again be leaving the band at the end of the year, with Griffin becoming a full member and Lashley returning to guitar duties.
In May 2006 the band signed with I Scream Records, who re-released A Weakness For Spirits in August 2006. The band is also currently compiling footage for a 10th anniversary DVD.
Currently the band is on hiatus, although an official breakup has not been announced.
The band returned to the stage with the Mighty Mighty Bosstones in Dec. 2009, to quote their myspace page, "heard you missed us, we're back!"
Rudy
Darkbuster Lyrics
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Rudy is a rude rude boy
Yeah said Rudy
Rudy is a rude rude boy
Tonight, I can't stop rockin'
Rudy is a rude rude boy
I'm gonna tell you all somethin' shockin'
I said now Rudy
Rudy is a rude rude boy
Well now now Rudy
Rudy is a rude rude boy
Tonight there gonna be some trouble
Into the city's own
Yeah tonight, all kinds of trouble
No one's gonna left alone
Tonight there gonna be a breakout
Into the city's own
Yeah tonight all systems break out
No one's gonna left alone
I said now now Rudy
Rudy is a rude rude boy
Yeah now now Rudy
Rudy is a rude rude boy
Well now now Rudy
A rude rude boy
A rude rude boy
I said now Rudy
A rude rude boy, a rude rude boy
Yeah now now Rudy is a rude rude boy
The lyrics to Darkbuster's song "Rudy" describe the titular character as a "rude rude boy" who is causing trouble in the city. The singer can't stop rocking and warns that trouble is brewing and no one will be left alone. The repetition of "Rudy is a rude rude boy" emphasizes his bad behavior and suggests that he is the cause of the impending chaos.
The song's lyrics are fairly straightforward, but they do capture the rebellious spirit of punk rock. Rudy is a character who embodies that spirit, and the singer seems to be getting caught up in it as well. The line "Tonight, I can't stop rockin'" suggests that the singer is also feeling the urge to rebel and cause trouble.
Overall, "Rudy" is a fast-paced, energetic song that captures the spirit of punk rock and rebellion. It's a fun song to listen to, even if the lyrics aren't particularly deep or complex.
Line by Line Meaning
I said now now Rudy
The singer is addressing Rudy
Rudy is a rude rude boy
The singer describes Rudy as being rude
Yeah said Rudy
Rudy agrees with what the singer has said
Tonight, I can't stop rockin'
The artist is excited to rock out tonight
Rudy is a rude rude boy
The artist reiterates that Rudy is a rude person
I'm gonna tell you all somethin' shockin'
The singer is about to reveal something surprising to the audience
Tonight there gonna be some trouble
The singer predicts that there will be trouble tonight
Into the city's own
The trouble will occur within the city limits
Yeah tonight, all kinds of trouble
The artist emphasizes that the trouble will come in various forms
No one's gonna left alone
Everyone will be affected or involved in the trouble
Tonight there gonna be a breakout
The singer predicts that there will be a chaotic event tonight
Yeah tonight all systems break out
The chaos will affect all systems/areas of the city
No one's gonna left alone
Everyone will be affected or involved in the breakout
Well now now Rudy
The singer re-addresses Rudy
A rude rude boy
The singer emphasizes that Rudy is extremely rude
I said now Rudy
The artist is emphasizing Rudy's name again
A rude rude boy, a rude rude boy
The artist repeats that Rudy is incredibly rude
Yeah now now Rudy is a rude rude boy
The singer emphasizes yet again that Rudy is very rude
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nsyznauni
I said now now Rudy
Rudy is a rude rude boy
Yeah said Rudy
Rudy is a rude rude boy
Tonight, I can't stop rockin'
Rudy is a rude rude boy
I'm gonna tell you all somethin' shockin'
Rudy is a rude rude boy
I said now Rudy
Rudy is a rude rude boy
Well now now Rudy
Rudy is a rude rude boy
Tonight there gonna be some trouble
Into the city's own
Yeah tonight, all kinds of trouble
No one's gonna left alone
Tonight there gonna be a breakout
Into the city's own
Yeah tonight all systems break out
No one's gonna left alone
I said now now Rudy
Rudy is a rude rude boy
Yeah now now Rudy
Rudy is a rude rude boy
Well now now Rudy
A rude rude boy
A rude rude boy
I said now Rudy
A rude rude boy, a rude rude boy
Yeah now now Rudy is a rude rude boy
@TheAntiBright
Dark buster is criminally underrated
@britneycarter3571
Just saw them for the first time two days ago. I'd never heard of them before, but they opened for Dropkick Murphy's. I bought an album but this song wasn't on it! This was my favorite song they played.
@britneycarter3571
No in Pittsburgh at Stage AE
@lurodlr32
Shit, should have stayed in PA. Haven't seen shit come my way for 3 years now, all we get is country western music.
@reggyrayasa
this song reminds me when I was a senior high school student
@UZWsBARBWiR3
2nd best song off that album.
@dirtfloorcustoms
i fucking love darkbuster i seen them in nashville lenny lashley is so cool and a super nice guy
@rudykhailitundira7672
Rudy here 🤣
@fyc7116
🎷Bring in the horn section 🎺
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🇯🇲 Oi! 🇬🇧
@nuckaroz
AWESOME SONG