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.
Murphy's Law / Crab Action / Dread State May 15, 2019 Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States Uploaded by The Golden Pony
Murphy's Law / 5 O'Clock Charlie / Zor / The Royal Malossi Mar 22, 2019 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Uploaded by 5 O'clock Charlie
