Magic Bag
Magic Bag Presents: FEAR
Sun, 19 April
Doors open
7:00 PM EDT
The Magic Bag
22920 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, MI 48220
Description
FEAR is one of the most notorious and influential bands to emerge from the early American hardcore punk movement. Formed in Los Angeles in 1977 and led by the confrontational and charismatic frontman Lee Ving, FEAR became known for their blistering speed, razor-sharp musicianship, and an intentionally provocative sense of humor that pushed the boundaries of punk culture.
Blending hardcore aggression with rock-and-roll grooves and dark satire, FEAR carved out a reputation as one of the most unpredictable and explosive live acts of the era. Their legendary performances in the late-’70s and early-’80s often erupted into chaos, cementing the band’s place in punk mythology. In 1982 they released their landmark debut album, The Record, featuring enduring punk anthems like “I Don’t Care About You,” “Let’s Have a War,” and “New York’s Alright If You Like Saxophones.”
FEAR’s infamy reached a national audience after their controversial appearance on Saturday Night Live in 1981, where an invited crowd of hardcore fans turned the studio into a mosh-pit, resulting in one of the most talked-about performances in the show’s history.
Decades later, FEAR remains a towering presence in punk rock—equal parts ferocious, irreverent, and unapologetically loud. With Lee Ving still at the helm, the band continues to bring their raw, high-energy sound and legendary attitude to stages around the world, reminding audiences why FEAR helped define the sound and spirit of American hardcore.
Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages
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Heavy Metal
FEAR
FEAR
Heavy Metal
Legends. Formed in 1978 in Los Angeles, they shaped not only the sound Punk Rock, but defined the attitude and style which countless others mimic to this day, FEAR was the first punk rock band to grace national television in North America via Saturday Night Live on Halloween 1981, courtesy of John Belushi, leaving the studio set in shambles. FEAR remain on the permanently banned list from Saturday Night Live to this very day, and are ranked the number one musical performance in the show’s robust history by Rolling Stone Magazine. Their first album has sold over 500,000 copies and is considered to be one of he top ten punk rock albums of ALL TIME. FEAR’s frontman Lee Ving is also an accomplished actor with appearances in several large budget Hollywood film’s such as “Flashdance”, “Clue”, “Streets Of Fire”, and over 30 other films and television programs. Former members of FEAR have gone on to play with “Red Hot Chili Peppers”, “Frank Zappa”, “The Breeders”, and "Frank Black & The Catholics”.
Lee Ving is a prominent member of Dave Grohl’s “ Sound City Players” and appeared in the 2013 film and soundtrack. 2018 was FEAR’s 40th anniversary, and original drummer Spit Stix and original guitar player Philo Cramer have returned to the group. Also joining the group are former AFI and Tiger Army bassist Geiff Kresge, and Eric Razo of The Henchmen. FEAR have recently reclaimed the rights to their first album and their entire musical catalog is currently being reissued on Vinyl and digital formats. 2022 will be the 40th anniversary of FEAR’s first album “The Record”, and an anniversary re-release box set is currently in the works.
FEAR are also currently working on material for a new full length album slated for release in 2023
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