The rock-and-roll creation known as the Banned did their thing for audiences everywhere from 1996 through 2003. In addition to regular episodes of destruction at local New York clubs, their do-it-yourself rock and roll mission took them on six national tours. They also once caused an international disturbance by playing a few dates in Canada. For most of that span, the group consisted of three brothers (no kidding) and one non-relation, although many members came and went along the way.
The Banned released an eight-song CD, Songs of Innocence and Experience, in May 2001. In January 2003 they recorded Imitating Art, a full-length album that was released in May of that year. The Banned are set to play a reunion show on December 26, 2008, five years to the day of their last show.
Personnel:
Tom Manning, drums
Nate Landry, guitar
Brian Manning, bass
Bill Manning, guitar and vocals