Red Rockers were an American musical band from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, active from 1979 to 1985. Originally formed as a hard-charging punk rock band, they changed their style to a smoother, more melodic sound and released two albums in the new wave vein of their record label, 415. They are best known for their 1983 hit single “China”.
“Condition Red”, Red Rockers’ first full-length album, was released in 1981 on 415 Records. It was recorded at the famed Automatt studio in San Francisco. The Dead Kennedys’ Jello Biafra sings background vocals on Folsom Prison Blues. The song Dead Heroes was included on Rodney Bingenheimer’s punk compilation album, The Best Of Rodney On The ROQ. Joe Ohliger III directed a music video for “Guns Of Revolution”, as part of an interview for Videowest, an independent television studio that was based in San Francisco. It was shot at Fort Point in San Francisco, at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Nearly 40 years later, Red Rockers have re-released their 1981 debut album, a punk rock statement of purpose called “Condition Red.” The reissue contains three bonus tracks — including “Voice of America,” the B-side of the 12-inch “China” single — and is available on CD and as a red vinyl LP.
Label: Liberty Spike Recordings
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