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Against All Authority (often abbreviated AAA) is an American punk rock band known for their political leanings and, previously, as a ska punk band.[1] Their business practice follows a stringent DIY ethic.

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". 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]

Members

  • Danny Lore – bass guitar & vocals
  • Joe Koontz – guitar & vocals
  • Fin "LP" Leavell – bass trombone & baritone saxophone
  • Marshall Wildey - trumpet
  • Chris “Spikey” Goldbach – drums

Discography

Albums/EPs

Split EPs

Live recordings

  • V.M.L Live Presents Against All Authority Live 7/16/95 (1996)
  • Live On the Ska Parade Radio Show (1998)

References

  1. ^ Apar, Corey. "Against All Authority - The Restoration of Chaos & Order". AllMusic. Retrieved February 27, 2023. AAA are typically known as a politically slanted ska-punk act, but the band has always leaned a bit more heavily to the punk side of things, and this fact has become even more evident the longer they've been around.
  2. ^ a b "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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