Riding the fine line between obnoxious skatepunk and sodden metal, Murphy's Law came out of New York City's mid-'80s hardcore scene and formed in Astoria, Queens, around vocalist Jimmy Gestapo, but the group's frequently shifting lineup also included guitarists Todd Youth, Alex Morris, and Jack Flanagan; bassists Pete Martinez, Chuck Valle, and Dean; and drummers Doug E. Beans and Eric Arce. The group's self-titled debut, released on Profile in 1986, contained the usual '80s subjects (boredom, alienation, weed, beer, etc.
These are photos from concerts where Murphy's Law played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Dropkick Murphys / Hatebreed / Murphy's Law / Ensign / Bar Fight / 25 Ta Life Jan 24, 1998 Washington, D.C., United States Uploaded by Michaela Morgan
