Leftöver Crack is a band that rose from the remains of the seminal ska/punk band Choking Victim, which released a small number of very-low budget albums in the mid-90's. By the turn of the century, LöC was formed with a higher production value than anything attached to Choking Victim, and new topics were discussed. This page is about ska, the musical style. ... Look up Punk on Wiktionary, the free dictionary Punk can have the following meanings: Relating to culture Punk is a set of social and political beliefs, morals and standards that indicate an absolute rejection of conformity. ... Choking Victim was an influential Ska/Punk/Hardcore (what they call Crack Rock Steady poking fun at the mid 60s Jamaican style) band from NYC in the 1990s. ... Choking Victim was an influential Ska/Punk/Hardcore (what they call Crack Rock Steady poking fun at the mid 60s Jamaican style) band from NYC in the 1990s. ...

The Leftöver Crack logo.

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Line up

Permanent:

• Stza - Lead vocals / Some guitar parts
• Ezra - Guitar / Vocals
• Brad Logan - Guitar / Some backing vocals
• Alec - Bass / Some backing vocals

Sometimes:

• Candee - Drums (Current & Various before)
• JP Otto - Drums (2002 Tour & Various)
• Ara Babajian - Drums (2000 - 2002 Tour & a few various since)
• Brandon Possible - Drums (2004 Tour - Deceased - December 17th, 2004)

Leftöver Crack, combined with Choking Victim and two other bands, Morning Glory and INDK, share a total of seven members between them. These seven musicians are collectively referred to as the "Crack Rock Steady Seven" (CRS7). The line-up of Leftover Crack changes often, drawing on members of other NYC punk bands such as The Stockyard Stoics and The X-Possibles, with Stza, Alec and Ezra the only completely permanent members (Though Ezra has been absent for most of the few 2005 gigs due reportedly to an ear infection). Brad Logan, or "Brad Minus" from F-Minus was not around for Mediocre Generica. Choking Victim was an influential Ska/Punk/Hardcore (what they call Crack Rock Steady poking fun at the mid 60s Jamaican style) band from NYC in the 1990s. ... Morning Glory is one of the many bands to spawn from Choking Victim. ... From the ashes of the political ska punk band Choking Victim, came two bands. ... Crack Rock Steady 7 is collectively the NYC bands Morning Glory, INDK, Choking Victim and Leftover Crack. ... The Stza, also known as Scott Sturgeon has been the singer of a few bands in the New York area. ... Ezra Kire is a singer/guitarist/songwriter from influential NYC hardcore/ska/punk bands like Leftover Crack, Morning Glory, Choking Victim, and INDK. Morning Glorys first two albums were put out on his label Revolution Rock Records. ... This article needs to be wikified. ...

Influences and History

Leftöver Crack, in addition to the rest of the CRS7, combines elements of ska, hardcore, crust punk, and thrash metal. Choking Victim in particular also referred to itself as squat-core, for its focus on the lives of abandoned tenement squatters in New York City and writing songs about the poor. In fact, several members of Leftover Crack through the years have lived in a squat (which often served as a venue) located on 9th and C (155 Ave C) known as C-Squat. C-Squat references can be seen and heard on most Crack Rock Steady albums. Examples: "9C Lo-Cash crime family" & a heart with "155" written in it (from Morning Glory liner notes), "9th and C" (as heard in the background of the song "Homeo-Apathy"), and various others. Crack Rock Steady 7 is the NYC band Leftover Crack. ... This page is about ska, the musical style. ... Hardcore punk (or hardcore) is an intensified version of punk rock usually characterized by short, loud, and often angry songs with exceptionally fast tempos and chord changes. ... Crust punk (also known as crust) is the extreme evolution of punk and metal. ... Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music. ... Choking Victim was an influential Ska/Punk/Hardcore (what they call Crack Rock Steady poking fun at the mid 60s Jamaican style) band from NYC in the 1990s. ... The word squat has different meanings: Squatting is a term for inhabiting unused land without title, especially in a city. ... Categories: Stub | House types ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the United States, the most densely populated major city in North America, and is at the center of international finance, politics, entertainment, and culture. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Morning Glory is one of the many bands to spawn from Choking Victim. ...

One of the most groundbreaking developments Leftöver Crack accomplished was with their song "Gay Rude Boys Unite", which seems to borrow some stylistic elements from Operation Ivy. The song accuses the ska scene of being homophobic, and called for the inclusion of all minorities in the struggle for social equality, which is especially evident in recent developments in dancehall and reggae culture that seem to have become even more violently anti-gay. Operation Ivy was a ska punk band who originated from the East Bay of San Francisco. ... Dancehall is a type of Jamaican reggae which developed around 1979, with artists such as Barrington Levy and others who went on to become the Roots Radics. ... Reggae is a style of music developed in Jamaica. ...

They have been banned from performing in many venues in New York City, such as ABC No Rio and North 6th; however, they still play there sometimes - just not at venues. ABC No Rio is a social center located at 156 Rivington street in New York Citys Lower East Side that was founded in 1980. ...

The band took an indefinite hiatus after the death of drummer Brandon Possible. Stza spent the interim playing Leftöver Crack and Choking Victims songs by himself at a few solo acoustic shows. Leftöver Crack began touring again in the summer of 2005, including some dates with the Subhumans and World/Inferno Friendship Society. The so-called "Crack Rock Steady 7" also have announced English tour dates in November. It is unclear of who this CRS7 line-up will consist. The Stza, also known as Scott Sturgeon has been the singer of a few bands in the New York area. ... This page is about the Canadian band called The Subhumans. ... Crack Rock Steady 7 is the NYC band Leftover Crack. ... Crack Rock Steady 7 is the NYC band Leftover Crack. ...

Stza has started a new band called the Star Fucking Hipsterz, the line up of which includes vocalist Kisston from Help Me Help Me I Can't Breathe, guitarist Jamie Toulan from Doomsday Cauldron and Old Skull, and drummer Gigi from Another Dying Democracy. The band started playing shows in the NYC area early August 2005. Although it was rumored that Brad would also be playing with this band, whether he will or not is unclear, as is the band's future.

Selected Discography

• Rock the 40 oz. 7", Bankshot Records

• Mediocre Generica, Hellcat Records, 2001.

• Fuck World Trade, Alternative Tentacles Records, 2004.

• Rock the 40 oz. - Reloaded, Bankshot Records, 2004.

Hellcat Records is a record label based in Los Angeles, California. ... Alternative Tentacles is a record label based in Emeryville, California. ...

External Links

Leftöver Crack Official Site

Crack Rock Steady Infö

See also

• Crack Rock Steady 7
• Choking Victim
• Morning Glory
• F-Minus
• Stza Crack
• Ezra Crack