Formed in 1981 in Boston, MA Jerry’s Kids started out with SS Decontrol, Gang Green, FUs, Freeze and Negative FX when the Boston Hardcore scene became the spotlight of American music. In 1982 a sampler of Boston bands was issued called This is Boston, Not LA. The three bands that dominated this sampler were Gang Green, The Freeze and Jerry’s Kids all with more than five songs a piece.
Jerry’s Kids music was heard worldwide and shortly after a follow up-comp was issued with the band’s song, “Unsafe at Any Speed.” 1983 saw the release of Is This My World?, Jerry’s Kids debut on X-Claim Records. From the buzz of This is Boston, Not LA, Jerry’s Kids LP sold 3,000 records with no promotion. Then with X-Claim out of the picture, the record went out of print. At this point, Taang! released the record on its German label, Funhouse.
One of the best and most important bands in hc/punk history.
The classic tracks from the This Is Boston Not LA comp plus some extras.
– This is Boston not L.A. sessions(1982)
– Is this my world demos (1983)
– Live FM radio Boston (1983)
Label: Crucial Hardcore/Unofficial Release
