Rich Kids On LSD - R.K.L



Genres Hardcore Punk/ Skate Punk
Origins Montecito, California
Years Active 1982–1990, 1992–1996, 1997–2006
Website RICH KIDS ON LSD (check their RKL radio out. Plays their entire discography if you wanna here them)

RKL was a hardcore punk band formed in 1982 in Montecito, California.
They were associated with the "Nardcore" scene that evolved out of nearby Oxnard and also are considered one of the first skate punk bands around.
They were very popular in Europe and also with skaters during the eighties and nineties.
IMO one of the best punk bands ever. Great musicians and also great energy live.

Members
Chris Flippin
Chris Rest
Joe Raposo
Boz Rivera

Past members
Jason Sears (deceased)
Barry Ward
Dave Raun
Anthony "Bomer" Manzullo (deceased)
Vince Peppars
"Alpo"
Derrick Plourde (deceased)



R.K.L. line-ups
(1982–1985)
Jason Sears - vocals
"Alpo" - guitar
Chris Rest - guitar
Vince Peppars - Bass
Anthony "Bomer" Manzullo - drums

(1985–1986)
Jason Sears - vocals
Barry Ward - guitar
Chris Rest - guitar
Vince Peppars - Bass
Anthony "Bomer" Manzullo - drums

(1986–1987)
Jason Sears - vocals
Barry Ward - guitar
Chris Rest - guitar
Ricky Bowersock - Bass
Anthony "Bomer" Manzullo - drums

(1987–1990)
Jason Sears - vocals
Barry Ward - guitar
Chris Rest - guitar
Joe Raposo - Bass
Anthony "Bomer" Manzullo - drums

(1990–1992) (R.K.L. disbanded)

(1992–1993)
Anthony "Bomer" Manzullo - vocals
Barry Ward - guitar
Chris Rest - guitar
Joe Raposo - Bass
Dave Raun - drums

(1993–1996)
Jason Sears - vocals
Barry Ward - guitar
Chris Rest - guitar
Joe Raposo - Bass
Dave Raun - drums

(1996–1997) (R.K.L. on hiatus)

(1997-January 31, 2006)
Jason Sears - vocals
Chris Flippin - guitar
Chris Rest - guitar
Anthony "Bomer" Manzullo - bass
Joe Raposo - bass
Boz Rivera - drums
Derrick Plourde - drums

(January 31, 2006–present) (R.K.L. on hiatus)

Discography
Nardcore, Compilation LP (Mystic Records, 1984; "US Steel", "Lies", "No Respect")

It's a Beautiful Feeling, 7" EP (Mystic Records, 1984)

Covers, Compilation LP (Mystic Records, 1984; "Chinese Rocks")

Mystic Super Seven Sampler #1, Compilation LP (Mystic Records, 1984)

Return to Slimey Valley LP , Compilation LP (Mystic Records, 1985; "Evil In You")

Keep Laughing LP (Mystic Records, 1985)

RocK 'n Roll Nightmare LP (Alchemy Records, 1987; re-released on CD by
Epitaph Records)

Double Live in Berlin LP (Destiny Records, 1989; recorded live in Germany on 1988 tour)

Revenge is a Beautiful Feeling LP (Destiny, 1989)

Reactivate LP (Epitaph Records, 1993)

Riches to Rags LP (Epitaph Records, 1994)

Revenge is a Beautiful Feeling, CD (1999)

Keep Laughing (w/ It's a Beautiful Feeling), Mystic Re-release, CD (2002)


Videos
Still Flailing After All These Beers

*the ones in bold are the ones to get if you can find them.

Videos/Music

Save the environment, shoot yourself in the head.
And when there is no hope I'll smoke some crack I'll shoot some dope.

Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR. WOW no love for one of the better punk rock acts in history. Not only were they raw and aggressive but they had a great technical aspect to their playing. Probably somewhere above Agression and below Dr Know in my nardcore files. Love this band, keep laughing and rock n roll nightmare are on heavy rotation at my house.

Save the environment, shoot yourself in the head.
And when there is no hope I'll smoke some crack I'll shoot some dope.