D.R.I.
D.R.I., formed on May 2, 1982 in Houston, Texas, initially consisted of Spike
Cassidy, Kurt Brecht, Eric Brecht, and Dennis Johnson. The band's name came from
their parents' disapproval of their loud music. Their first performance was at
Joe Star's OMNI in July 1982, followed by the release of Dirty Rotten EP that
November. In 1983, D.R.I. moved to San Francisco and released Dirty Rotten LP.
The band's lineup evolved over time, with notable members including Felix
Griffin and Rob Rampy. Their breakthrough album, Crossover, was released in
1987, marking a shift towards the crossov...
