Band Name: The Clap (2)
Music Album: VD's No Laughing Matter
Album Release Date: December 1982
Music Genre: Punk Rock
Record Label: Strain Records
Album Release Country: United States
Music Record Type: 4 Tracks Vinyl 7"
The clap is the Lehigh valleys oldest and longest running punk band. They formed in the fall of 1978 in the attic of Johnny's house where he lived. They were very young when they started Johnny was the oldest member of the band at 18, Mike and Robbie were 15 years old. At times they would have to have a parent's permission slip to play at hotels and bars. Punk rock music was just starting to move into the Lehigh Valley and the clap were pioneers of this movement Being inspired by the New York and British punk scene the clap created their own unique sound. The band started recording their own material in the early 80s and release a few singles and EP's, and can also be found on an abundance of compilation albums and bootlegs. Johnny is the only original member remaining in the band these days. He has formed a solid lineup with Mike Di Paolo on drums and art Zawodny on guitar. They are currently playing shows on the North East US. And one year they do a small tour with the vintage punk band the pork Dukes. The band is also in the process of writing material for new album hopefully to be released in the later part of this year or early next year. The clap will also be releasing a few earlier unreleased songs on 45s and are planning a split single with the pork Dukes in the upcoming year. Johnny also wants to remix their last CD if looks could kill in England and have it released on an LP in the near future. The punk band the clap can also be found on Dionysus records. You can st (...)
| A1 | VD's No Laughing Matter |
| A2 | Don't Say No |
| B1 | I'm So Bored With Your Mother |
| B2 | Killed By Kindness |
A1 and B1 were recorded live in 1981.
A2 and B2 were recorded + mixed at Helfrich Recording Labs.
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