| Negative Approach | ||
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, United States | |
| Genres | Hardcore punk | |
| Years active | 1981-1983 2006-present | |
| Labels | Touch and Go, Reptilian | |
Negative Approach is an American hardcore punk band, formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1981.
The band is considered among of the pioneers of hardcore punk, particularly in the Midwest region. Like most hardcore bands, Negative Approach was little known in its day outside of its hometown. It is now idolized in the Detroit rock underground and the punk subculture, considered to be one of the elite bands of the "old school" era, and continues to be influential. Negative Approach initially broke up in 1983 with singer John Brannon moving onto Laughing Hyenas, and later Easy Action, but the band has reformed as of 2006 and continues to tour sporadically.
Negative Approach's musical style was based on Detroit proto-punk/rock & roll icons The StoogesOf The Stooges' guitarist Ron Asheton, John Brannon said, "So much of what NA stands for; our sound and lyrics were based on the music which he helped to create." NA were also influenced by high-octane British punk rock (especially Discharge) and Oi! music (Blitz, 4-Skins, et al.), although from the start their sound and demeanor were considerably more aggressive and brutal than that of their influences. NA's brand of hardcore was savage and nihilistic, exuding frustration, pessimism and rage. This was personified in the band's vocalist John Brannon, an intimidating and intense young man with a shaved head, piercing stare and belligerent attitude. His vocal style and stage presence set the standard for those that followed.
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External links
- Negative Approach on Myspace
- Negative Approach page on Kill From the Heart
- Negative Approach page on Motor City Rock
- Suburban Voice Interview
