Against All Authority (often abbreviated AAA) is an American

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band known for their political leanings and, previously, as a

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band. Their business practice follows a stringent

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History

Against All Authority was founded in Cutler Ridge, Florida, in

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, driven by willingness to promote their message—"questioning our economic differences and promoting our human similarities". A strong engagement in political and social issues is clearly evident in their lyrics. The band maintain a fierce DIY stance influenced by the approach of the

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and Subhumans. Early in their career, the band decided to book concerts, make recordings and even produce band T-shirts on their own.

Members

* Danny Lore – bass guitar & vocals * Joe Koontz – guitar & vocals * Fin "LP" Leavell – bass trombone & baritone saxophone * Marshall Wildey - trumpet * Chris “Spikey” Goldbach – drums

Discography

Albums/EPs

* ''-AAA- Tape'' (1993) * ''Above the Law EP'' (1994) * '' Destroy What Destroys You'' (1996) * '' All Fall Down'' (1998, Hopeless Records) * '' 24 Hour Roadside Resistance'' (2000, Hopeless Records) * '' Nothing New for Trash Like You'' (2001, Sub City Records) * '' The Restoration of Chaos & Order'' (2006, Hopeless Records)

Split EPs

* ''Against All Authority / Less Than Jake'' (1995) * ''Against All Authority / The Pist'' (1996, Records of Rebellion) * ''Against All Authority / The Crumbs / Pink Lincolns / Gotohells'' (1996) * ''Against All Authority / Anti-Flag - Reject EP'' (1996, Records of Rebellion) * '' Against All Authority / The Criminals – Exchange EP'' (1999, Sub City Records) * '' Against All Authority / Common Rider'' (2005, Hopeless Records)

Live recordings

* ''V.M.L Live Presents Against All Authority Live 7/16/95'' (1996) * ''Live On the Ska Parade Radio Show'' (1998)

References

External links

* * {{Authority control Punk rock groups from Florida Third-wave ska groups Musical groups from Miami Anarcho-punk groups Musical groups established in 1992 American musical quartets American ska punk musical groups Hopeless Records artists Sub City Records artists