featuring Paddy - vocals - Jock - drums - Ronnie - Guitar Stewarty - bass.
The band were born in 1979 and have went through a few drummers but the line up as seen today has been the line up since the early 80's .
Patrol released 2 demos in 1981 and 1982. The first being called "Unknown Soldiers" and the second being "Another Fiasco".
In 1983 No Future Records (home to Blitz, The Partisans, The Blood etc) released the Tracks Nurse Nurse and Unknown Soldiers on their "Country Fit For Heroes Vol 2 compilation LP Oi 23. Other bands on that comp were ABH, On Parole, Intensive Care, Impact, Mania, Government Lies, Criminal Damage and Cadaverous Clan.
In 1984 Rot Records (home of Resistance 77, Varukers, No Choice, Riot Squad etc) released the tracks SS Officer and Don't Criticise on their Two Ninety Nine! compilation LP Rot Records ASS 10. Other bands to appear on this comp were Animal Farm, Killroy (usa), Naked Prey, Mania, Clampdown, The Enemy, Sick Vicars, Radio Nine, Resistance 77, Those Obnoxious Types and Paranoia.
In 2011 Patrol went back into the studio and recorded and then released their first full CD album which includes 21 tracks! Most of the songs were written in the early 80's and have never seen the light of day until now. Find the band on facebook and give them a shout....
Patrol still play gigs in and around Scotland in 2013 , check us on My Space and you tube for more songs and videos updated pics and gig info.
http://www.myspace.com/fifepunkspatrol.
There are a lot of hardcore music fans ..Punks and Skins in this area of Fife , the working class people never forget their roots , so when patrol play gigs the loyal supporters join forces to give us the best gigs possible, and Patrol respect that 100%.
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BIOGRAPHY
Patrol was formed in the Summer of 2003 with the core membership of Doug Lorig (Roadside Monument, Raft of Dead Monkeys) on guitar/vocals and Eric Junge (The Building Press, Vermilion) holding down duties behind the drum kit. After a year of grueling rehearsal, the final line-up was solidified with the additions of Jake Reisenbichler (Black Eagle) on bass and Skippy King (Not My Son, Tigernaut) on guitar.
During 2004-05 the band honed its own brand of heavy rock, playing shows in and around the Seattle area and cutting an initial demo with Ben Verellen (Harkonen, These Arms Are Snakes, Roy). Originally the recordings were to be released as an EP, but those plans were scrapped. Still, the band moved forward, eventually settling down long enough to record a full-length album.
With the completion of their debut album Destinations, Patrol emerges fully formed, completely devoid of the over-eager idol worship that usually scars a young band. The album is a clear statement of purpose by a band that has sharpened its sound to a deadly point. This is Patrol's vision of rock music; heavy and loud but retaining the rhythmic complexity of the member's earlier bands through passages that kick like a drum pedal to the back of the head. From the seesaw grind of "The Arraignment" to the slow brooding "Our Compromise" Patrol show a balance in their craft. While the tempos on the album shift, the band remains in control of their sound. The guitars hack, slash and crunch their way throughout the album's ten tracks, driving and molding the melodies with shocking precision. All the while, pummeling drums and bass create an uneasy rumble, like something big, black and dense swirling above the huge spacey riffs and emotive howls. This is hard rock, both new and pure.
Destinations was put to tape in late 2005 by esteemed producer Matt Bayles who's past production work includes such bands as Isis, Mastodon, Murder City Devils and Minus the Bear. The album is to be released in Japan by Stiff Slack in the summer of 2006.
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Patrol Lyrics
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A gun on my hip and the right to arrest
I'm the guy who's the boss on this highway
So watch you what you're doin' when you're drivin' my way
If you prayed for law your effort be I know
I'm a workin' wor the state I'm the highway patrol
Well you'll know me when you'll see me cause my door's painted white
I work all day and I have all night
Just to keepin' law in order tryin' do what's right
If you're drivin' in a pickup then you better drive slow
I'm just a doin' my job I'm the highway patrol
I'm the highway patrol the highway patrol
My hours're long and my pay is low
But I'll do my best to keep you drivin' slow
I'm just a doin' my job I'm the highway patrol
[ guitar ]
Well if you're drivin' too fast like you shouldn't do
You can bet your boots I'm comin' after you
If you wanna race then get on a race truck
Or if you try to run away I'm gonna bringin' you back
I'm here to keep all the speed drivin' slow
I'm just a doin' my job I'm the highway patrol
Well I'm the highway patrol...
I'm just a doin' my job I'm the highway patrol
The song "Highway Patrol" by Red Simpson is a classic country song that is told from the perspective of a highway patroller. The song is about the hard-working men and women who work every day to keep the roads and highways safe for all drivers. The lyrics depict the common tools that are used by these patrollers, including a star on their car, a gun on their hip, and the right to arrest anyone who breaks the law.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, describing the singer's authority as a patrol officer. The second verse describes how the officer's car is easily recognizable because it is painted white and has a siren and flashing light. The chorus emphasizes how the officer's job is to keep drivers safe by enforcing the law and reducing speed on the roads. The final verse warns drivers about the dangers of driving too fast and encourages them to avoid racing on the roads.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a star on my car and one on my chest
I am a law enforcement officer with a badge stitched on my chest and attached to my car.
A gun on my hip and the right to arrest
As a law enforcement official, I carry a firearm and have the authority to make arrests.
I'm the guy who's the boss on this highway
I am in control and responsible for enforcing traffic laws and ensuring the safety of the roadways.
So watch you what you're doin' when you're drivin' my way
As a highway patrol officer, I am watching and responsible for keeping drivers safe and ensuring they follow traffic laws.
If you prayed for law your effort be I know
If you are in need of law enforcement, I am the person you can rely on for help and I will make sure rules are followed.
I'm a workin' wor the state I'm the highway patrol
I am an employee of the state, working as a member of the highway patrol division to keep the roads safe and enforce laws.
Well you'll know me when you'll see me cause my door's painted white
The white painted door of my vehicle is a clear indication that I am a member of the highway patrol division and am on duty.
With my sirene a screamin' and my flashin' that light
The use of my emergency sirens and flashing lights is a warning to drivers that they need to take caution and be aware.
I work all day and I have all night
I am committed to my job and am constantly on duty, ensuring the safety of drivers at all hours of the day and night.
Just to keepin' law in order tryin' do what's right
My main goal is to keep the law in order and do what is right in order to enforce the rules of the road for the safety of all drivers.
If you're drivin' in a pickup then you better drive slow
If you are driving a pickup truck, be sure to obey traffic laws and drive at a safe and reasonable speed.
I'm just a doin' my job I'm the highway patrol
As a member of the highway patrol division, it is my duty to enforce traffic laws and ensure the safety of all drivers on the road.
I'm the highway patrol the highway patrol
I am a member of the highway patrol division, responsible for enforcing traffic laws and ensuring the safety of drivers on the road.
My hours're long and my pay is low
Working as a member of the highway patrol division requires long hours with low pay.
But I'll do my best to keep you drivin' slow
Despite the long hours and low pay, I am committed to doing my best to maintain safety on the road and enforce traffic laws.
Well if you're drivin' too fast like you shouldn't do
If you are driving at an excessive speed, which is against traffic laws, you will be pursued and apprehended.
You can bet your boots I'm comin' after you
I will relentlessly pursue those who break traffic laws and pose a danger to others on the road.
If you wanna race then get on a race truck
If you want to race, do so in a controlled environment, rather than putting yourself and others in danger on public roads.
Or if you try to run away I'm gonna bringin' you back
If you attempt to evade law enforcement by fleeing, I will pursue and apprehend you to face the proper consequences.
I'm here to keep all the speed drivin' slow
It is my job to ensure that all drivers are driving safely and obeying traffic laws, including driving at a reasonable speed.
I'm just a doin' my job I'm the highway patrol
I am simply fulfilling my duty as a member of the highway patrol division to keep the roads safe and enforce traffic laws.
Contributed by Alexandra R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.