Blanks 77
Groupe de musique Punk Oi des États-Unis formé en 1990
Membres du groupe : Brendan, Chad 77, Mike Blank, Renee Wasted, Tim Miller, Geoff Kresge
Blanks 77 is an American punk rock band active from 1990–2001, and again from 2004 onward. Originally based in Hillside, New Jersey, they have since relocated to Denville.
The band has maintained a prolific career, having released three albums and numerous EPs, appeared on numerous compilations, toured Europe twice, the U.S. countless times, and shared the stage with other well-known punk acts such as the Misfits, Rancid, Dwarves, the Business, Bad Brains, the Bouncing Souls, One Way System, Anti-Nowhere League, Anti-Heros, Dropkick Murphys, GBH, the Criminals, UK Subs, and Total Chaos.
History
Formation, early years, first record (1990–1996)
The band formed in 1990 when high school friends Mike (vocals) and Chad (drums) were joined by guitarist Renee, whom they had met through a musician wanted ad. Their first bassist was a friend of Renee's named Brendan. The new group named themselves the Blanks after finding their minds blank as to what to name the band. Shortly thereafter, another band informed them that the Blanks name was already taken; to avoid conflict, they added '77 to their name in reference to punk rock's canonically accepted year of origin.The original line-up remained until Brendan left in 1992. He was replaced by Geoff Kresge, who left the band after a six-month tenure to rejoin his band AFI. (Kresge would later go on to play in Tiger Army and HorrorPops.) He was replaced in Blanks 77 by Tim from the Broken Heroes, who began performing live with the band after a single rehearsal. The band recorded their first album, Killer Blanks, which was released first in Germany on the Nasty Vinyl label in 1995, and in the U.S. a year later in 1996 on Radical Records with four extra tracks.
Further releases, lineup changes and breakup (1997–2001)
In 1997 Blanks 77 released a second album, Tanked and Pogoed. Chad left the band in late 1997 and was replaced by Paul Russo from the Unseen, who filled in for two tours; the group ultimately settled on drummer Kid Lynch (formerly of Warzone and SFA). Their third full length, C.B.H., was released in 1998.After an ill-fated tour in 1999, the band began to dissolve, finally doing so in 2001 upon Renee's departure. Mike, Tim and Chad formed The S.D.A.B.s (Sex Drugs Alcohol Band), while Renee, Lynch and longtime roadie Dean Digaetano formed Dean Dean and the Sex Machines who released a LP. Renee also joined the long-standing founding street punk group U.S. Chaos, replacing her deceased brother in the band. Tim went on to play bass, and then later became the guitarist, for the New York hardcore punk band Murphy's Law, as well as continuing with the Broken Heroes.
Reformation (2004–present)
In 2004, Blanks 77 reunited around the "classic lineup" of Mike, Renee, Tim, and Chad. Although they ceased extensive touring, they remained active on the East Coast while playing occasional West Coast concerts. They have stated that they are working on new material.
In 2015 Blanks 77 joined the Jailhouse Records label and announced a ten-song split 12" release with New Jersey band the Parasitix. The release "Gettin' Blasted" is scheduled for April 29, 2016.
Members
Current members
Mike Blank – vocals (1990–2001, 2004–present)
Renee Wasted – guitar (1990–2001, 2004–present)
Chad 77 – drums (1990–1997, 2004–present)
Tim "TJ" Blank – bass (1992–2001, 2004–present)
Past members
Brendan – bass (1990–1992)
Geoff Kresge – bass (1993)
Paul Russo – drums (1997–1998)
Kid Lynch – drums (1998–2000)
The band has maintained a prolific career, having released three albums and numerous EPs, appeared on numerous compilations, toured Europe twice, the U.S. countless times, and shared the stage with other well-known punk acts such as the Misfits, Rancid, Dwarves, the Business, Bad Brains, the Bouncing Souls, One Way System, Anti-Nowhere League, Anti-Heros, Dropkick Murphys, GBH, the Criminals, UK Subs, and Total Chaos.
History
Formation, early years, first record (1990–1996)
The band formed in 1990 when high school friends Mike (vocals) and Chad (drums) were joined by guitarist Renee, whom they had met through a musician wanted ad. Their first bassist was a friend of Renee's named Brendan. The new group named themselves the Blanks after finding their minds blank as to what to name the band. Shortly thereafter, another band informed them that the Blanks name was already taken; to avoid conflict, they added '77 to their name in reference to punk rock's canonically accepted year of origin.The original line-up remained until Brendan left in 1992. He was replaced by Geoff Kresge, who left the band after a six-month tenure to rejoin his band AFI. (Kresge would later go on to play in Tiger Army and HorrorPops.) He was replaced in Blanks 77 by Tim from the Broken Heroes, who began performing live with the band after a single rehearsal. The band recorded their first album, Killer Blanks, which was released first in Germany on the Nasty Vinyl label in 1995, and in the U.S. a year later in 1996 on Radical Records with four extra tracks.
Further releases, lineup changes and breakup (1997–2001)
In 1997 Blanks 77 released a second album, Tanked and Pogoed. Chad left the band in late 1997 and was replaced by Paul Russo from the Unseen, who filled in for two tours; the group ultimately settled on drummer Kid Lynch (formerly of Warzone and SFA). Their third full length, C.B.H., was released in 1998.After an ill-fated tour in 1999, the band began to dissolve, finally doing so in 2001 upon Renee's departure. Mike, Tim and Chad formed The S.D.A.B.s (Sex Drugs Alcohol Band), while Renee, Lynch and longtime roadie Dean Digaetano formed Dean Dean and the Sex Machines who released a LP. Renee also joined the long-standing founding street punk group U.S. Chaos, replacing her deceased brother in the band. Tim went on to play bass, and then later became the guitarist, for the New York hardcore punk band Murphy's Law, as well as continuing with the Broken Heroes.
Reformation (2004–present)
In 2004, Blanks 77 reunited around the "classic lineup" of Mike, Renee, Tim, and Chad. Although they ceased extensive touring, they remained active on the East Coast while playing occasional West Coast concerts. They have stated that they are working on new material.
In 2015 Blanks 77 joined the Jailhouse Records label and announced a ten-song split 12" release with New Jersey band the Parasitix. The release "Gettin' Blasted" is scheduled for April 29, 2016.
Members
Current members
Mike Blank – vocals (1990–2001, 2004–present)
Renee Wasted – guitar (1990–2001, 2004–present)
Chad 77 – drums (1990–1997, 2004–present)
Tim "TJ" Blank – bass (1992–2001, 2004–present)
Past members
Brendan – bass (1990–1992)
Geoff Kresge – bass (1993)
Paul Russo – drums (1997–1998)
Kid Lynch – drums (1998–2000)
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Membres du groupe : Brendan, Chad 77, Mike Blank, Renee Wasted, Tim Miller, Geoff Kresge
- Discographie -
23 albums

Blanks 77 / Submachine / Pink Lincolns / Sloppy Seconds
1999 - États-UnisPunk
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 27 Pistes
V. M. L. Records, Liberation Records

Truck Stop Toilet
1997 - États-UnisPunk, Oi
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 3 Pistes
Taang! Records, Radical Records

Live On KDVS...Its...Blanks 77
1995 - États-UnisPunk, Oi
Cassette Album ⎯ 14 Pistes
Not On Label (blanks 77 Self-released)

7/7/94 (The Riviera - Chicago, IL)
1995 - États-UnisPunk, Oi
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 5 Pistes
V. M. L. Records

Dumpster Diving At The Abortion Clinic / Let's Riot
1995 - États-UnisPunk
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 4 Pistes
Turkey Baster Records

Blanks 77 / Forklift
1993 - États-UnisPunk, Oi
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 5 Pistes
Vandal Children Records

Live Punks
1992 - États-UnisPunk
Cassette Album ⎯ 14 Pistes
Not On Label (blanks 77 Self-released)

It's Punk Rock!!
1991 - États-UnisPunk, Oi
Cassette Single Sided ⎯ 7 Pistes
Greenearth Tapes

Shut Up And Pogo
- États-UnisPunk
Cassette Single Sided ⎯ 12 Pistes
Not On Label (blanks 77 Self-released)

An Evening Of Decadence And Revolution
- États-UnisPunk
Cassette Single Sided ⎯ 11 Pistes
Not On Label (blanks 77 Self-released)
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