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The 1911s (R.I.P.)

About Me

The 1911s were formed in Knoxville, TN in August of 2007. The lineup includes Mike Gentry (Drums/Vocals) - Barry Gault (Vocals) - Chris McClain (Guitar) - and Don Richardson (Bass Guitar.)Our main influences are punk and hardcore bands of the early 1980s with equal influence from late '70s UK punk rock.

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Member Since: 5/20/2007
Band Website: email: [email protected]
Band Members: Mike Gentry (Drums / Vocals) ** Barry Gault (Lead Vocals) ** Chris McClain (Guitar) ** Don Richardson (Bass Guitar)
Influences: RAMONES, Black Flag, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Dag Nasty, Descendents, The Clash, The Damned, Dead Boys, Stiff Little Fingers, Circle Jerks, etc...
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Record Label: EMI
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

The 1911s are calling it quits. Last show on July 18th at The Longbranch.

Yes, it's true.The 1911s are calling it quits. Last show on July 18th at The Longbranch.It's been a lot of fun, but all of us are at different points in our lives with different priorities and things ...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:02:00 GMT

"Hard To Ignore."

Download the MP3 now on our main page.   HARD TO IGNOREDroptune and sling your fancy guitarSomeday you swear that you’re gonna be a star Comb your hair, right into your eyes Then you buy yo...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:36:00 GMT

"Two Part Problem."

TWO PART PROBLEM Go!Workin' six tens, can't get a break My dog just died and my girlfriend's late My life is a mess and I can't see straight I give, give, give, wanna get my take   Two part prob...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:22:00 GMT

1911s cancellations + Upcoming show.

So...We've been cancelled on several shows since we started. Is our band cursed, or is it just a streak of bad luck? Java-Cancelled three times (took them a while to FINALLY let everyone know the...
Posted by on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:13:00 GMT

"Dont Wanna Live!"

Don't Wanna LiveI don't wanna live in a hippie townWith the smell of patchouli all aroundDon't wanna wear a tie dyed shirtAnd I don't wanna stink, when I go to work Don't wanna live in a hippie town! ...
Posted by on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:07:00 GMT

R.I.P. Old City Java shows...

Last night, I received word that Java will no longer be doing shows. Yes, the one place in Knoxville where you could see an ALL AGES show, accessible to everyone, has quit doing shows. Why? Of course,...
Posted by on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:35:00 GMT

1911s LYRICS

Here are the 1911s lyrics as of November 12th 2007...Closed EarsWe refuse to just be seen, we want to be heardWe've got something to say and we're screaming every wordI have no idea what happenedIt's ...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:52:00 GMT

What are The 1911s up to?

The 1911s are currently in the process of writing and rehearsing our first set...And we're hoping to play out very soon and get some 1911s merch for you to strut around town in.About the songs on...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 13:44:00 GMT