Against All Authority

Against All Authority (often abbreviated -AAA-) was an American punk band, formed in Florida in 1992. Playing in the ska punk style,[1] their business practice follows a stringent DIY ethic. Since their disbandment, guitarist and songwriter Joe Koontz has started a custom guitar business (Koontz Guitars) and record label A Jam Records with friend Dave Santos. They have been signing local punk and alternative acts in Florida, most recently Pop Punk band Dial Drive from Orlando, Florida

Not to be confused with Against All Authorities.
Against All Authority
OriginCutler Ridge, Florida, United States
GenresPunk rock, ska punk, hardcore punk, anarcho-punk
Years active1992-2007
LabelsHopeless Far Out Records
Associated actsNobodys Hero
MembersDanny Lore
Joe Koontz
Past membersSpikey Goldbach
Jeremy Kaiser
Fin Leavell
Kris King
Macbeth Proenza
Tim Pagones
Tim Coats
Joey Jewkes
Jason Lederman
Alan V.
Sid
Marcio

History

Against All Authority was founded in Cutler Ridge, Florida in 1992,[2] driven by willingness to promote their message—"questioning our economic differences and promoting our human similarities", as stated by their now defunct official website. A strong engagement in political and social issues is clearly evident in their lyrics. The band maintain a fierce DIY stance influenced by the approach of the Dead Kennedys and Subhumans.[3] Early in their career the band decided to book concerts, make recordings and even produce band T-shirts on their own.[2] Their first release "Above The Law" was released on Far Out Records. Later they signed on independent label Hopeless Records, becoming one of their major bands. In addition to touring and recording, the band is frequently involved in demonstrations and social projects. They have also influenced a number of other bands. Guitar player Joe Koontz has formed a new band called Nobody's Hero, with members of The Vandals and Guajiro. Trombonist Fin Leavell is now fronting the band Nightswim. Drummer Macbeth Proenza also formed a new band called Hit Play!, with former members of Polly Esther, Underpaid, Crooked Edge & Hero of Our time .

Members
  • Danny Lore – Bass and Vocals
  • Joe Koontz – Guitar and Backing Vocals
  • Joey Jewkes - Trumpet
  • Allan 'Fin' Leavell – Bass Trombone
  • Craig Malzacher - Trumpet
  • Spikey Goldbach – Drums
  • Jeremy Kaiser – Trumpet
  • Tim "FarOut" Pagones - Trombone
  • Tim Coats - Alto and Bari Sax
  • Kris King - Drums
  • Macbeth Proenza – Drums
  • Jason Lederman – Drums
  • Alan Veronese – Trumpet
  • Marcio "Grim" - Drums
  • Sid Goldberger - Drums
  • Millan Aguero - Drums

Discography

Studio albums

Split

Compilations
  • Operation: Punk Rock Freedom (2003 Hopeless/Sub City Records)
    • "Just an Obstruction"
  • Hopelessly Devoted to You Too Vol. 2 (1998 Hopeless)
    • "Just an Obstruction"
    • "All Fall Down"
  • Hopelessly Devoted to You Vol. 3 (2000 Hopeless)
    • "Pestilent Existence"
    • "In On Your Joke"
  • Hopelessly Devoted to You Vol. 4 (2002 Hopeless)
    • "Dinkas When I Close My Eyes"
    • "Out A Luck"
  • Warped Tour 2002 (2002 SideOneDummy)
    • "Mr. International"
  • Hopelessly Devoted to You Vol. 5 (2004 Hopeless)
    • "Wet Foot Policy"
  • Hopelessly Devoted to You Vol. 6 (2006 Hopeless)
    • "Radio Waves"
    • "Pestilent Existence"
    • "Dinkas When I Close My Eyes"
  • Ska Is Dead (2007 Asian Man)
    • "Silence Is Golden but Duct Tape Is Silver"
  • Take Action: A Punk Rock Sampler Benefitting the Foundation Fighting Blindness (1999 Sub City)
    • "That Way"
  • Punk Uprisings Vol. 2 (1997 Go-kart)
    • "Hard as Fuck"

References
  1. "Restoration of Chaos & Order Album Review, Songs, Ratings". Starpulse.com. Retrieved 2012-11-11.
  2. "Against All Authority". Allmusic. Retrieved June 11, 2007.
  3. "A Punk Band That Most Certainly Does Not Suck". Nerve Magazine. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved June 11, 2007.
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