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==Formation== | ==Formation== | ||
− | [[Steven Winfrey]] and a local aspiring artist by the name of [[Thomas Manning]] formed Hyperactive Youth near the end of 1984. HY could be found at local and out of town shows handing out flyers on different subjects involving politics and unity in the Hardcore scene. They also put out a short-lived zine called "Zero Expectations." Other members of HY included Mike Wilder, future N.C.S., Blount and Hollywood Hate guitarist [["Pensacola Bob" Peterson]] and [[Tony Butler]] | + | [[Steven Winfrey]] and a local aspiring artist by the name of [[Thomas Manning]] formed Hyperactive Youth near the end of 1984. HY could be found at local and out of town shows handing out flyers on different subjects involving politics and unity in the Hardcore scene. They also put out a short-lived zine called "Zero Expectations." Other members of HY included Mike Wilder, Jim McKean. future N.C.S., Blount and Hollywood Hate guitarist [["Pensacola Bob" Peterson]] and [[Tony Butler]]. |
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In December 1985 [[Wikipedia:Suicidal Tendencies|Suicidal Tendencies]] played at the Handlebar, this was probably the largest and most rowdy show to date in Pensacola, with an estimated 400 people in attendence. The [[Pensacola Police Department]] shut down the gig after 45 minutes. [[Wikipedia:Black Flag|Black Flag]] kicked off the new year of 1986 at the Handlebar as well, but this show was very small. | In December 1985 [[Wikipedia:Suicidal Tendencies|Suicidal Tendencies]] played at the Handlebar, this was probably the largest and most rowdy show to date in Pensacola, with an estimated 400 people in attendence. The [[Pensacola Police Department]] shut down the gig after 45 minutes. [[Wikipedia:Black Flag|Black Flag]] kicked off the new year of 1986 at the Handlebar as well, but this show was very small. | ||
− | The group approached Vik from Maggot Sandwich, who agreed to rent out his PA for the shows. | + | Thomas Manning stepped forward and urged HY to perform an all ages gigs. The group, tired of traveling out of town to see gigs, approached Vik from Maggot Sandwich, who told them the basics and agreed to rent out his PA for the shows. Their first gig took place at the [[Metropolitan Community Church]] on [[Alcaniz Street]]. They booked regional bands Legion Of Decency (MS), Vomit Spots (Mobile) and Dispersion (Mobile). This show also was the debut gig for a local group called [[The Headless Marines]]. Only 50 to 70 attendees were expected, but over 300 showed up. The police arrived at the show, but were dissuaded from shutting it down. It was a great success, but the group was not allowed back. |
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− | At the end of 1986, John | + | Thomas immediately found a new venue at the [[Western Gateway Lions Club]]. Over the next four months they continued to host Hardcore shows in Pensacola including such acts as GBH, Agnostic Front, Doggy Style, Melvins and Straw Dogs. By the end of the summer 1986, however, the group was broke and ceased music production. At the end of 1986, [[John Fivgas]] took over things in town with his [[Avant Garde Promotions]] and booked both Hardcore and Alternative shows for the next three years. |
==Reunion== | ==Reunion== |