Current line-up:
Chris Doherty – Vocals, Guitar (July 1980 – present)
Mike Earls – guitar (1996 – 1998; 2007 – present)
Walter Gustafson – drums (Feb 1984 – Sep 1985, Feb – Aug 1991, 1996 – 1998; 2005-present)
Matt Sandonato – Bass (1996 – present)
Past lineups
In 1985 Doherty reemerged with an all new Gang Green lineup consisting of himself (vocals, guitar), Chuck Stilphen (guitar, vocals), Glen Stilphen (bass, vocals) and Walter Gustafson (drums). This second lineup is the most famous nationally as it was both the first to tour and the one that recorded the classic songs "Alcohol" and "Skate to Hell". This edition of Gang Green released the Another Wasted Night LP on Taang! Records in 1986. It is regarded as one of the definitive hardcore records of its time.
By 1987, when they were signed by Roadrunner Records the band’s musical style had become to lean more toward heavy metal and the personnel of the band, save Doherty, had changed completely. This incarnation of Gang Green consisted of Doherty, Fritz Erickson (guitar), Joe Gittleman (bass) and former Jerry's Kids drummer Brian Betzger. In 1989 Gittleman left to devote more time to The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and was replaced by Josh Pappe, formerly of Dirty Rotten Imbeciles.
After touring the United States with Social Distortion in 1990 Gang Green experienced a few more lineup shuffles before being dropped by Roadrunner and going on hiatus for several years in which Doherty founded the bands Klover (Mercury Records) and Hamerd.
In 1996 Gang Green surfaced yet again with 5 reunion dates on the east coast with the Stilphen brothers which included shows at The Rat and CBGB's. With Walter Gustafson remaining on drums, along with newcomers Mike Earls (guitar, vocals) and Matt Sandonato (bass, vocals), the band re-signed with Taang! Records and in 1997 released Back & Gacked (EP) and Another Case Of Brewtality. These records saw the band returning their punk roots and even moving in a pop direction. Gang Green toured Europe and the U.S. extensively in 1997 and 1998. Chris Doherty moved from Boston to Cincinnati shortly afterwards and in the early 2000s Gang Green played only once or twice a year in Boston and NYC.
Current
In 2005 Chris Doherty and a new Gang Green lineup supported the Dropkick Murphys’ tour of the U.S. west coast tour. The band began a European tour in 2007. The same year, they announce that they were working on a new album set to be released summer of that year.
In 2009 Chris Doherty formed a Cincinnati chapter of the band with a lineup featuring Chris Donnelly, Matt Bryant and Troy Bryant and began playing a few local shows. It was announced in 2010 that the band is working on their new album in studio and also preparing for several live dates.
Alcohol
Gang Green Lyrics
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We'll drink until we drop
My blood is 100 proof
Were gonna stumble twist and crawl
99 bottles of beer on the wall
Id rather drink than fuck
No doubt about it I can't live with out it
It is my destiny
You've got the beer we've got the time
You've got the coke gimme a line
No doubt about it I can't live with out it
No doubt about it I can't live with out it alcohol, alcohol
Were gonna die when the sun comes up
We'll drink until we drop
Id rather drink than fuck
You've got the beer we've got the time
You've got the coke gimme a line
No doubt about it I can't live with out it
No doubt about it I can't live with out it alcohol
The lyrics of Gang Green's "Alcohol" speak to an intense love and need for alcohol. The first two lines of the song, "We're gonna die when the sun comes up / We'll drink until we drop," demonstrate the reckless and self-destructive behavior that can come with addiction. The line "My blood is 100 proof" shows a complete immersion in the culture of drinking, with the singer's identity and blood becoming indistinguishable from the alcohol they consume. The inclusion of the classic children's song "99 bottles of beer on the wall" further emphasizes the idea of binge drinking and excess.
The line "I'd rather drink than f\*ck" suggests a prioritization of alcohol over sex, which can lead to negative consequences in relationships and personal life. The repetition of the line, "No doubt about it, I can't live without it / Alcohol, alcohol / It is my destiny," reinforces the idea that alcohol has become an integral part of the singer's life and identity, and suggests an inability to break the cycle of addiction.
In short, "Alcohol" by Gang Green speaks to the dangers and allure of alcohol addiction, and the ways in which it can consume a person's identity and life.
Line by Line Meaning
Were gonna die when the sun comes up
We plan on drinking all night until the sun rises, and it will probably take a toll on our health.
We'll drink until we drop
Our goal is to keep drinking until we physically cannot anymore.
My blood is 100 proof
We consume so much alcohol that it feels like it's running through our veins instead of blood.
Were gonna stumble twist and crawl
As the night goes on and we continue drinking, our ability to walk and function normally will dwindle.
99 bottles of beer on the wall
We have an excessive amount of alcohol and plan on consuming all of it.
Id rather drink than fuck
Our desire for alcohol is stronger than our desire for sex.
No doubt about it I can't live with out it
Alcohol is an integral part of our lives and we cannot imagine living without it.
It is my destiny
Alcohol is our fate and we cannot escape it.
You've got the beer we've got the time
We have plenty of time to drink and are always looking for more alcohol to consume.
You've got the coke gimme a line
We are also interested in consuming cocaine to enhance our experience of being intoxicated.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Enrique Al Camacho Santamaria, Juan Gustavo Bolanos Limongi, Juan Patricio Chavez Sotelo, Raul Chapa Elizalde
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@thomasduffey5059
Simply one of the best songs ever, of any genre.
@sipetersteele9215
Yup....🍻
@Joebius1
I used to think of this as my theme song. I can't believe I survived those years, but I had a hell of a time.
@s.a.l.1974
I think of punk for a day by la's wasted youth as my theme song. i'm in high school and just get stoned alot but I dont go to parties cuz I dont wanna get jumped
@Joebius1
@@s.a.l.1974 That's sad. My hard partying days were a lot of fun, I'm sorry that the world has gotten so shitty for your generation that you can't even party without being scared of something. I guess with the virus, doing anything at all can be scary though.
@Bole_ZG
I used to take everything (weed,xtc,coke,lsd, then Horse) along with alcohol and end up on methadone therapy (I was lucky enough), now I'm clean for 10 years. Crazy but fun times,lol
@loopie9978
How are you doing now?
@Bole_ZG
@@loopie9978 if you ask me, I'm good. Sometimes I drink few beers,if I'm totally f up I take Valium and that's it. Even last few years, once every year I go on house party,and that's it. But I'm done with h.
@dietervoncunth6850
I’m too drunk to comment
@81dsend
Perfect