Dag Nasty was an American hardcore punk band from Washington D.C., formed in 1985 by guitarist Brian Baker of Minor Threat, drummer Colin Sears and bassist Roger Marbury, both of Bloody Mannequin Orchestra, and vocalist Shawn Brown (later of Swiz and Jesuseater).

History

Shawn Brown was the first vocalist with whom the band recorded unreleased versions of most of the material that later made up their first release Can I Say, which featured former roadie and new singer Dave Smalley of DYS.

In October 2012, Dag Nasty announced a reunion show in Washington DC with their original singer, Shawn Brown. On December 28, 2012, the original Dag Nasty line up played the Black Cat in support of the upcoming documentary "Salad Days: The DC Punk Revolution". The bill also featured Government Issue, another Washington DC punk reunion.

The group was reformed again in 2015. It was announced that year on May 30, 2016, Dag Nasty will tour Europe in the spring of 2016 and play the Punk Rock Bowling Music Festival in Las Vegas, and on June 11 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. A new 7 inch single will be released on Dischord Records in May 2016.

Musical style

Critics have categorised Dag Nasty's music as hardcore punk, emo

Dag Nasty have cited numerous bands as influences, including the Damned, the Ruts, Buzzcocks, the Clash, and Descendents. Additionally, guitarist Brian Baker has cited R.E.M., the Smiths, XTC, the Beatles, Bad Brains, Hoodoo Gurus, and early U2, particularly their debut album Boy (1980), as major influences on his guitar playing. Former singer Dave Smalley was influenced by Metallica, Motörhead, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Doug Carrion cited the Beatles, Minutemen, R.E.M., the Smiths and Meat Puppets.

Band members

Current members

  • Shawn Brown – lead vocals <small>(1985–1986, 2012, 2015–present)</small>
  • Brian Baker – guitars <small>(1985–1986, 1987–1988, 1992, 2002, 2012, 2015–present)</small>
  • Roger Marbury – bass, backing vocals <small>(1985–1986, 1992, 2002, 2012, 2015–present)</small>
  • Colin Sears – drums <small>(1985–1986, 1987, 1992, 2002, 2012, 2015–present)</small>

Former members

  • Peter Cortner – lead vocals <small>(1987–1988)</small>
  • Dave Smalley – lead vocals <small>(1986, 1992, 2002)</small>
  • Doug Carrion – bass, backing vocals <small>(1987–1988)</small>
  • Scott Garrett – drums <small>(1987–1988)</small>
  • London May – drums <small>(1987–1988)</small>

Timeline

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Discography

Albums

  • Can I Say LP (Dischord Records, 1986)
  • Wig Out at Denko's LP (Dischord Records, 1987)
  • Field Day LP (Giant Records, 1988)
  • Four on the Floor LP/CD (Epitaph Records, 1992)
  • Minority of One LP/CD (Revelation Records, 2002)
  • Dag with Shawn LP/CD (Dischord Records, 2010) – recorded in 1985, features songs from first album with Brown on vocals

Reissues and compilations

  • Can I Say/Wig Out at Denko's CD (Dischord Records, 1991)
  • 85-86 LP/7" Box Set/CD (Selfless Records, 1991)
  • Can I Say and Wig Out at Denko's were remastered and separately re-released by Dischord in 2002.

Singles and EPs

  • All Ages Show 7" (Giant Records, 1987)
  • Trouble Is 12" (Giant Records, 1988)
  • Cold Heart 7" (Dischord Records, 2016)

References

  • The Official Dag Nasty Website
  • Peter Cortner (Dag Nasty vocalist) Interview at CrackerHammer