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Rights Of The Accused

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Alternative and Rock

Rights of the Accused started out as teenage hardcore punk band with a humorous lyrical bend. The band was formed in 1982 in Chicago, IL, by Mike O'Connell (vocals), Anthony Illarde (drums), and Jay Yuenger (guitar). After a few different bassists moved in and out of the group, Steve Stepe joined in time to appear on the band's first 7", "Innocence", which was released on a label run by Steve and his brothers. Steve left the band in 1984 when he moved away from Chicago and was replaced by Tom Faulkener, who had previously sung for Negative Element (a band which featured Steve's brothers Barry and Chopper). In 1985, former Political Justice? guitarist Wes Kidd was added to the group. The band's first full-length, "Dillinger's Alley" was released in 1987. The record, which was produced by Big Black's Dave Riley, showed the band moving in a more hard rock/heavy metal direction. Jay Yuenger left the band shortly afterwards and former roadies Brian St. Clair and Herb Rosen replaced Illarde and Faulkner, respectively. The group's 2nd and final LP was released in 1991. They disbanded shortly afterwards.

     
Members
PortraitJay Yuenger
g *1966
PortraitAnthony Illarde
dr
Wesley Kidd
g, voc
Brian St. Clair
dr *1968 US
PortraitSteve Stepe
b
PortraitMike O'Connell
voc
Tom Faulkner
voc, b, bvoc US
PortraitHerb Rosen
b, voc
Popular Tracks   
What I Learned Today on Innocence by Rights Of The Accused
Innocence on Innocence by Rights Of The Accused
Faith on Innocence by Rights Of The Accused
In School on Innocence by Rights Of The Accused
Hypocrite on Innocence by Rights Of The Accused

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Band Membership
Discography

Title Artist Year Type
New RoseRights Of The Accused1991Album
Kick-Happy, Thrill-Hungry, Reckless, & Willing !Rights Of The Accused1991Album
She's A Politician / Christmas With The DevilSoundgarden / Rights Of The Accused1991Single
Do You Love Me?Rights Of The Accused1990Album
Give It All You Got!Rights Of The Accused1990Album
People You FearRights Of The Accused1989Single
Dillinger's AlleyRights Of The Accused1987Album
InnocenceRights Of The Accused1984Single
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