Link 80
Link 80 was an American punk rock and ska punk band from the East Bay of
California. Formed in 1993, the group originally consisted of guitarist Matt
Bettinelli-Olpin, drummer Joey Bustos, bassist Adam Pereira and singer Jeff
Acree. The ensemble's name was derived from the I-80 highway used to travel to
rehearsals. In 1995, Nick Traina joined as the lead vocalist, and the band
released its debut studio album, 17 Reasons, in 1997. Following Traina's death
in September 1997, Ryan Noble became the lead vocalist, and the group issued the
album The Struggle Continues in 2000. The ense...
