Government Issue

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Government Issue (often referred to as G.I.) was a punk rock band from Washington, D.C., active from 1980 to 1989. The group began as a hardcore punk band but gradually incorporated more melodic and alternative rock influences over time. Vocalist John Stabb Schroeder was the only constant member throughout the bandโ€™s existence, while original drummer [a454909] played from 1980 until 1986. [a454906], who initially joined as bassist in 1981 before switching to guitar, remained with the band until their breakup. Brian Baker, who played guitar with the group from 1981 through 1982, and the final bassist, J. Robbins, joined in 1986 and stayed until the end.

The band reunited briefly for shows in 2007 and 2010, though there were no plans for a full-time reformation. In 2014, Government Issue performed another reunion show featuring three-quarters of the Legless Bull lineup, performing songs from that EP as well as their 1980 demo. Following those shows, G.I. continued with a new lineup into 2015, further celebrating the bandโ€™s catalog and legacy.

Frontman John Stabb Schroeder passed away in May 2016 after a battle with stomach cancer, marking the end of an era for one of Washington, D.C.โ€™s most influential punk bands.

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Rock'n Roll Bullshit

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Religious Ripoff

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Asshole

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Sheer Terror

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Bored to Death

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Teenager in a Box

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No Rights

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Fashionite

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Snubbing

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Hall Of Fame - Complete Session

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October 31, 2015

The Wooly

Gainesville, Florida, United States

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October 29, 2015

The Camel

Richmond, Virginia, United States

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September 11, 2015

Double Door

Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • 1. No Rights

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August 21, 2015

Cattivo

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

  • 1. Where You Live

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July 18, 2015

The Acheron

Brooklyn, New York, United States

  • 1. Religious Ripoff

  • 2. Say Something

  • 3. Asshole

  • 4. Familiar

  • 5. Understand

  • 6. Anarchy is Dead

  • 7. Time to Escape

  • 8. Teenager in a Box

  • 9. No Rights

  • 10. Even When You're Here

  • 11. Insomniac

  • 12. Where You Live

  • 13. Blending In

  • 14. Bored to Death

  • 15. Hey Ronnie

  • 16. Beyond

  • 17. These Boots Are Made for Walkin'(Lee Hazlewood cover)

  • 18. Rock'n'Roll Bullshit

  • 19. They Know

  • 20. Sheer Terror

  • 21. G.I.

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Government Issue has released 9+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Goudvishal - Live 1984 - 1990 - Volume 2, HC=Punk, Split Cd Two Bands From Hungary And Belgium. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of Government Issue's most popular tracks include Rock'n Roll Bullshit, Religious Ripoff, Asshole, Sheer Terror, Bored to Death. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

Government Issue (often referred to as G.I.) was a punk rock band from Washington, D.C., active from 1980 to 1989. The group began as a hardcore punk band but gradually incorporated more melodic and a... Read the full biography on this page.

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