Naked Raygun

Real Name:Pierre Kezdy, Jeff Pezzati, Eric Spice, Bill Stephens
Profile:Naked Raygun is popular punk rock bank from Chicago, IL. Early in their career, the band was a very arty punk band, but as time passed and band members changed, the group became a more streamlined power pop/punk act. The group was founded in 1980 by guitarist Santiago Durango and bassist Marko Pezzati, although both would leave the band early on. Jeff Pezzati, Marko's younger brother, was soon recruited to sing and would be the only member to remain with the band thoughout their entire history. The band made their recorded debut on the "Busted At Oz" compilation in 1981. 1985's "All Rise" (the group's 2nd LP) would be the first Naked Raygun record to feature what many consider the group's "classic" line up of Jeff Pezzati, John Haggerty (guitar), Pierre Kezdy (bass), and Eric Spicer (drums). The group was now among the most popular bands in Chicago and had a dedicated following around the country. In 1989, Haggerty, frustrated over the band's lack of consistent touring, quit the group. Many felt this was a fatal blow to the band's chemistry. Haggerty was replaced by Bill Stephens for 1990's "Raygun...Naked Raygun". The band continued on until 1992. Although no formal break up announcment was made, the group essentially disbanded. In the ensuing years, the band would play sporadic reunion gigs in Chicago (with Bill Stephens in place of John Haggerty, who refused to participate). In 2006, the band announced that they were reforming and have since played shows across the country.

Current line-up:
Jeff Pezzati - Vocals
Bill Stephens - Guitar
Pierre Kezdy - Bass
Eric Spicer - Drums

Former Members:
Marko Pezzati - Bass (1980-1981)
Santiago Durango - Guitar (1980-1983)
John Haggerty - Guitar (1983-1989)
Camilo Gonzalez - Bass (1981-1985)
Jim Calao - Drums (1980-1984)
Bobby Strange - Drums (1980)
John Lundine - Drums, Keyboards (1980-1981)
URLs:http://www.nakedraygun.org
http://punkdatabase.com/wiki/Naked_Raygun
Members:Bill Stephens, Camilo Gonzalez, Eric Spicer, Jeff Pezzati, Jim Colao, John Haggerty, John Lundine, Marko Pezzati, Pierre Kezdy, Santiago Durango
  39 for sale in the Discogs Marketplace

Log In to sort and filter releases.

Releases:
Flamable Solid (7")   Ruthless Records (2) 1983
Throb Throb (Album) ◄ (7 versions)   Homestead Records ... 1984
All Rise (Album) ◄ (5 versions)   Homestead Records ... 1985
Vanilla Blue (7", Single, Blu)   Sandpounder Records 1987
Jettison (Album) ◄ (2 versions)   Caroline Records ... 1988
Treason (12", EP, Ltd, Pin)   Caroline Records 1989
Understand? (Album) ◄ (3 versions)   Caroline Records ... 1989
Home (7", Single, Gre)   Caroline Records 1990
Raygun...Naked Raygun (Album) ◄ (3 versions)   Caroline Records ... 1990
Last Of The Demo Hicans (CD, Comp)   Dyslexic Records (2) 1997
Basement Screams (EP, Album) ◄ (4 versions)   Quarterstick Records ... 1999
Huge Bigness - Selected Tracks From Collected Works 1980-1992 (CD, Comp)   Quarterstick Records 1999
Free Shit! (Album) ◄ (2 versions)   Haunted Town Records 2001
Appears On:
Loud 'N' Fast Radio Presents: The Middle Of America (LP, Comp) I Don't Know, Stupid H.I.D. Productions 1984
Conquers The World (LP, Pur) Home Of The Brave Get Hip Recordings 1995
The Opponents EP (12", EP, Ltd) No Scat Records (2) 1996
Goleta (7", Gre) Rat Patrol No Idea Records 1999
Bugs Off (CD, Album)   Vitaminepillen Records 2001
Tracks Appear On:
Busted At OZ (LP, Comp) Bomb Shelter, When The... Autumn Records (2) 1981
Code Blue (Cass, Comp) No Sex, Only In America Last Rites 1984
Flipside Vinyl Fanzine Vol. 2 (LP) Metastasis Flipside Records, Gasatanka Records 1984
Loud 'N' Fast Radio Presents: The Middle Of America (LP, Comp) I Don't Know, Stupid H.I.D. Productions 1984
Gunfire And Pianos (Vinyl, Comp) Home Of The Brave Situation Two 1985
Paranoia You Can Dance To (LP, Comp, Ltd) Metastasis Weird System 1986
Sub Pop 100 (LP, Comp) Bananacuda Sub Pop Records 1986
Rat Music For Rat People Vol. I, II & III (CD, Comp) Rocks Of Sweden CD Presents, Ltd. 1987
Rat Music For Rat People Vol. lll (LP, Comp) Rocks Of Sweden CD Presents, Ltd. 1987
The Wailing Ultimate - The Homestead Records Compilation (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) I Remember Homestead Records 1987
Sounds And Shigaku Limited Present: Beautiful Happiness (LP) Vanilla Blue Sounds And Shigaku Limited 1988
Untitled (7", Comp) Peacemaker Discopêö 1989
Something's Gone Wrong Again: The Buzzcocks Covers Compilation (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Love Battery C/Z Records 1992
Faster & Louder - Hardcore Punk, Vol. 2 (CD) Rat Patrol Rhino Entertainment Company 1993
The Best Of Flipside Vinyl Fanzines (2xCD) Metastasis Flipside Records 1993
Unofficial Releases:
The Art Of Throb Throb (LP)   Jettison Records, Jettison Records 1990
Basement Screams (LP, Comp)   Not On Label 1991
   Write a Review