Government Issue (often just G.I.) was an American hardcore punk band originating from the Washington DC scene, formed in 1980 and signed to Dischord Records. Many early songs were straightforward hardcore, clocking in at under the one-minute mark. Still, they later progressed into a more melodic song-focused outfit (citing The Damned as key to gaining this catchy sound) and often with lyrics critical of the short-sighted behavior of the scene they aided in creating.
These are photos from concerts where Government Issue played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
T.S.O.L. / Government Issue / Marginal Man Nov 9, 1984 Washington, D.C., United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Trouble Funk / Government Issue Jul 6, 1984 Washington, D.C., United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Hüsker Dü / Government Issue / Negative Approach / Malefice / Underground Soldier Jun 24, 1984 Washington, D.C., United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
The Venue opening announcement decades earlier
Government Issue / Marginal Man / Sudden Death May 25, 1984 Washington, D.C., United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Trouble Funk / Government Issue / Grand Mal Feb 10, 1984 Washington, D.C., United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
John Stabb of GI poses in front of show print
