Jerry's Kids (band)

Jerry's Kids
Jerry's Kids
Origin	Braintree, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres	Hardcore punk
Years active	1981–1990; 1994; 2004–2018
Associated acts	Modern Method, Tang!, Reflex/Wolfpack
Past members	Bob Cenci; Karl Jacobson –; Eric Saganov; Rick Jones; Bryan Jones; Dave Aronson; Brian Betzger; Chris Doherty; Joseph Orangio; Mike Dean; Jack Clark; Ross Luongo;

Jerry's Kids is one of the earliest Boston hardcore punk bands, formed in 1981, from Braintree, Massachusetts. Their first recorded output was on the Modern Method This Is Boston, Not L.A. compilation LP in 1982. They contributed six tracks along with other early Boston Hardcore band Gang Green.

Frontman Bryan Jones and rhythm guitar player Dave Aronson left the band early on. Bryan Jones had broken his leg at one of their gigs and his parents denied him permission to play in the band any further. Bassist Rick Jones (Bryan's brother) switched to vocals and Chris Doherty of Gang Green took over on rhythm guitar. It was this line-up that recorded the classic 12 song LP Is This My World? on X-Claim in 1983, featuring songs such as "Cracks In The Wall", "Build Me A Bomb" and "Vietnam Syndrome". They broke up in 1985, but reformed in 1987 with a more speed metal sound and released an LP on Taang! Records entitled Kill Kill Kill. Reflex/Wolfpack Records released a limited re-issue of the Is This My World? LP in 2002. The band reunited again in 2004 and has been playing several shows per year around Boston since then. Their current recording plans, if any, are unknown.

In 2018, after opening for GBH, Jerry’s Kids announced that they were going to play their final show and disband.

On Friday, January 11th, 2019 Jerry's Kids played an unannounced show at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston at Not a Wasted Night: A benefit for Chris Doherty from Gang Green.

Lineups

Before 1981

Bob Cenci – guitar
Karl Jacobson – guitar
Eric Saganov – Drums
Rick Jones – bass

1981–1982

Bryan Jones – vocals
Bob Cenci – guitar
Dave Aronson – guitar
Rick Jones – bass
Brian Betzger – drums

1982

Rick Jones – vocals and bass
Bob Cenci – guitar
Dave Aronson – guitar
Brian Betzger – drums

1982–1984

Rick Jones – vocals and bass
Bob Cenci – guitar
Chris Doherty – guitar
Brian Betzger – drums
Joseph Orangio - vocals

1986

Rick Jones – vocals and bass
Bob Cenci – guitar
Dave Aronson – guitar
Mike Dean – drums

1986–1990

Rick Jones – vocals and bass
Bob Cenci – guitar
Dave Aronson – guitar
Jack Clark – drums

1994 (Reunion Show at Bill's Bar)

Rick Jones – vocals and bass
Bob Cenci – guitar
Chris Doherty – guitar
Brian Betzger – drums

2004–present

Rick Jones – vocals and bass
Bob Cenci – guitar
Ross Luongo – guitar
Jack Clark – drums

Discography

Studio albums

Is This My World? (1983)
Kill Kill Kill (1989)

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External links

Suburban Voice Interview – Jerry's Kids interview from 1982
KFTH Jerry's Kids Kill From The Heart page on Jerry's Kids
Reflex/Wolfpack Records page on Discogs

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