Post-hardcore band Gray Matter formed in the summer 1983 from the ashes of several Washington, D.C., area punk bands, Gray Matter's mix of melody and punk power helped key the 1984-1985 punk resurgence in the nation's capital. Consisting of guitarist Mark Haggerty and drummer Dante Ferrando (both of controversial first wave Dischord band Iron Cross), guitarist and singer Jeff Turner (founder of WGNS cassette label and studio), and bassist Steve Niles, Gray Matter was inspired by British punk bands.
These are photos from concerts where Gray Matter played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Gray Matter / Pudwak / Malefice / GHE Aug 26, 1984 Bethesda, Maryland, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf Credit: Steve Niles - "Grey Matter flyer by Steve Niles"
