The Kneecappers

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The Kneecappers

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Origin Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Genres Punk rock / Punk
Years active
Labels
Members Chris Yarmock; Gary Lupico; Russell “Russell Sherman Jr.” Sherman; Dave Crane; (also listed: Danny Petricig; Richard Ellis)
Associated acts
Website

The Kneecappers was a punk rock band from Cleveland, Ohio.

History

The Kneecappers were active in the late 1970s — according to their Discogs entry. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} Live recordings and documentation of the band indicate a lineup including Chris Yarmock, Gary Lupico, Russell Sherman Jr. (bass), and Dave Crane (drums). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} At least one LP attributed to them is Urban Kill — a pressing of previously unreleased studio and live recordings from 1978–1980. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Members / Projects

  • Chris Yarmock – vocals (lead) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  • Gary Lupico – guitar, vocals :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  • Russell “Russell Sherman Jr.” Sherman – bass :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  • Dave Crane – drums :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
  • (Also listed by some sources: Danny Petricig – guitar/vocals; Richard Ellis – drums) :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Discography

  • Urban Kill (LP) — previously unreleased studio & live recordings 1978–1980. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
  • Live: Kneecappers LIVE @ Fitzpatrick's (The Flats) Feb. 19, '79 (2022) — a posthumous live release. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
  • Official site — “Kneecappers.com” (archive of band history and recordings) :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

References

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