The Exploited

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The Exploited
Background information
Origin Edinburgh, Scotland
Genres Hardcore punk
Crossover thrash
Street punk (early)
Years active 1979–present
Labels Nuclear Blast Records
Website Official Band Homepage
Members
Wattie Buchan
Irish Rob
Wullie Buchan
Matt McGuire
Past members
Big John Duncan
Dru Stix
Gary McCormack
Terry Buchan

The Exploited are a Scottish punk band from the second wave of UK punk, formed in 1979. Originally a street punk band, they transformed into a faster hardcore punk band with a heavy political influence. Formed in Edinburgh by ex-soldier Wattie Buchan, they signed to Secret Records in March 1981[1] and released their debut EP Army Life. The album Punks Not Dead followed in the same year.[2] Despite many lineup changes, the band continued into the 2000s and has developed a worldwide following. The band are writing material for a new album.[3]

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[edit] Early career

An early line-up comprised Big John Duncan on guitar, Dru Stix (Glen Campbell) on drums, Gary McCormack on bass and Terry Buchan on vocals. After a short time, Terry was removed from the band and his oldest brother, Walter 'Wattie' Buchan, took over. Inspired by the first wave of punk rock (Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned), the quartet created a simple, no-frills sound characterized by speed and aggression. In 1980, the group founded its own independent record label, Exploited Record Company, and released their debut EP Army Life, which was number 6 in the independent charts for eight weeks, then was in the top 20 for 18 months. They then released another single, "Barmy Army", which jumped into the independent charts and remained there for 53 weeks, peaking at number 4.

In 1981 the band signed to Secret Records and released the single "Dogs of War", which peaked at number 2 in the independent charts and number 63 in the national charts. The band then released their first live album, On Stage, recorded during a concert in Edinburgh. Thereafter, the band performed, along with Discharge, Anti-Nowhere League, Anti-Pasti and Chron Gen on a tour called Apocalypse Now. After the recordings of Apocalypse Now, the band persued to write more material for new music soon to be released. A new album was released in 1986.

[edit] Current lineup

[edit] Former members

[edit] Vocals

  • Terry Buchan (1979)

[edit] Guitar

  • Hayboy (Steve) (1979–1980) - wrote the first verse and the music for "Army Life"
  • Big John Duncan aka Jeff le Rennais (1980–1983)
  • Karl “Egghead” Morris (1983–1985)
  • Mad Mick (1985)
  • Nig (Nigel Swanson) (1987–1989)
  • Gogs (Gordon Balfour) (1989–1991)
  • Fraz (Fraser Rosetti) (1991–1995)
  • Arf (Arthur Dalrymple) (1990)
  • Jamie Buchan (1995–1996)
  • Robbie "Steed" Davidson (2001–2007)
  • Gav Little (2007–2008)
  • Mat Mcguire (2008-2011)

[edit] Bass

  • Mark Patrizio (1979–1980)
  • Gary McCormack (1980–1983)
  • Billy Dunn (1983–1984, 1996–1997)
  • Wayne Tyas (1984–1985, 1986)
  • “Deptford” John Armitage (1985–1986)
  • Tony Lochiel (1986–1987)
  • Smeeks (Mark Smellie) (1987–1993)
  • Jim Gray (1993–1996)
  • Davey (Dave Peggie) (2002–2003)
  • Mikie (2003–2005?)

[edit] Drums

  • Jimbo (Jim Park) (1979)
  • Glen Campbell (Dru M Stix) (1979–1982)
  • Danny Heatley (1982)
  • Steve Roberts (1982) (Troops of Tomorrow album)
  • Dougie Mccann (1986–1987)
  • Tony Warren (1989–1991)
  • Reiner (1997)
  • Daniel Lynch (1998–2000)
  • Ian Purdie (Pud) (1991–1992)

[edit] Discography

[edit] Studio albums

[edit] Singles

  • "Army Life" - 1980 (EP)
  • "Exploited Barmy Army" - 1980 (EP)
  • "Dogs of War" - 1981
  • "Dead Cities" - 1981 (EP)
  • "Attack/Alternative" - 1982
  • "Computers Don't Blunder" - 1982
  • "Troops of Tomorrow" - 1982
  • "Rival Leaders" - 1983 (EP)

[edit] Split albums

  • Don't Let 'Em Grind You Down (W/Anti-Pasti) - 1981
  • Britannia Waives The Rules (W/Chron Gen & Infa Riot) - 1982
  • Apocalypse Punk Tour 1981 (W/The Anti-Nowhere League, Chron Gen, Anti Pasti & Discharge) - 1992

[edit] Live albums

  • On Stage - 1981
  • Apocalypse Tour (Limited Edition) - 1981
  • Live At The Whitehouse - 1985
  • Live And Loud - 1987
  • Live Lewd Lust - 1989
  • Don't Forget The Chaos - 1992
  • Live In Japan - 1994
  • Live at the White House - 1996

[edit] EPs

  • Jesus Is Dead - 1986 (12")
  • War Now - 1988 (12")

[edit] Videography

  • Live At The Palm Cove - 1983
  • Sexual Favours - 1987
  • The Exploited: 83-87 - 1993
  • Live In Japan - 1993
  • Alive At Leeds - 1995
  • Rock and Roll Outlaws - 1995
  • Buenos Aires 93 - 1996
  • Beat 'Em All - 2004

[edit] Best of collections

  • Totally Exploited - 1984
  • Castle Masters Collection - 1990
  • Apocalypse '77 - 1992
  • Singles Collection - 1993
  • Dead Cities - 2000
  • Punk Singles & Rarities 1980-83 - 2001
  • The Best Of The Exploited - Twenty Five Years Of Anarchy And Chaos - 2004
  • Complete Punk Singles Collection - 2005

[edit] Compilation albums

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.the-exploited.net/history.htm
  2. ^ http://www.the-exploited.net/history.htm
  3. ^ http://www.the-exploited.net/

[edit] External links

The Exploited
  • Wattie Buchan
  • Irish Rob
  • Wullie Buchan
  • Matt McGuire
Studio albums
Live Albums
  • On Stage
  • Apocalypse Tour (Limited Edition)
  • Live At The Whitehouse
  • Live And Loud
  • Live Lewd Lust
  • Don't Forget The Chaos
  • Live In Japan
  • Live at the White House
Compilation albums
  • Totally Exploited
  • Castle Masters Collection
  • Apocalypse '77
  • Singles Collection
  • Dead Cities
  • Punk Singles & Rarities 1980-83
  • The Best Of The Exploited - Twenty Five Years Of Anarchy And Chaos
  • Complete Punk Singles Collection
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