Agent Orange
1980 · Malicious Damage MD2 · London, UK: England
- Artist
- Ski Patrol
- Title
- Agent Orange
- Release
- Agent Orange / Driving
- Year
- 1980
- Label
- Malicious Damage # MD2
- Format
- 7" · Single
- Language
- English
- Country
- London, UK: England
- Genre
- Punk · Post-Punk
- Primary theme
- Post-War
Annotation
Post-Punk group formed in 1979 in Brixton, London, UK. They disbanded in 1981. Members: Ian Lowery (vocals), Nick Clift (guitar, keyboards), Peter Balmer (bass, 1979-80), Bruce Archibald (drums, 1979-80), Francis Cook (bass, 1980-81), Alan Cole (drums, 1980-81). They released the song "Agent Orange" (Malicious Damage # MD2), a reference to the defoliant / herbicide used by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War, which had long term negative health effects on the Vietnamese and US soldier whom came into contact with the chemical. It is frequently referenced in post-war songs, especially in punk-related genres.
Annotation by Justin A. Brummer
About the artist
Formed 1979, Brixton, Greater London, UK, Europe. Disbanded 1981.