FEAR

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FEAR

Fear, stylized as FEAR, is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1977. The band is credited with helping to shape the sound and style of Californian hardcore punk. The group gained national prominence after an infamous 1981 performance on Saturday Night Live. Frontman Lee Ving has been the band’s only constant member. Since its formation, the band has gone through various lineup changes, and at one point featured Flea, later a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, on bass. The classic FEAR lineup existed from 1978 to 1982, and was composed of Ving, guitarist Philo Cramer, bassist Derf Scratch, and drummer Spit Stix. In 2018, the band reunited with Cramer and Stix and added Henchmen guitarist Eric Razo to the lineup. In 2024, bassist Amos Cook and rhythm guitarist Meyer made his recording debut on FEAR’s latest album, 2024’s The Last Time, plus they play on the accompanying 7” singles for the title track and “Ramblin’ Gambin’ Man.”

Current Band members

Lee Ving – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1977–present)

Spit Stix – drums (1977–1993, 2018–present)

Eric Razo – lead guitar (2018–present)

Amos Cook – bass (2024–present)

Frank Meyer – rhythm guitar (2024–present)