Poison Idea was formed in 1980 in Portland, OR by vocalist Jerry A. (aka Jerry Lang). The initial lineup consisted of Jerry A., Tom “Pig Champion” Roberts (guitar), Glen Estes (bass), and Dean Johnson (drums). Inspired by Black Flag and other early Southern California hardcore acts, they were further influenced by Discharge and Los Angeles's the Germs. Germs singer Darby Crash was a strong influence on singer Jerry A.—vocally, lyrically, and philosophically—was monumental, and Poison Idea followed the Germs’ extremist punk ethic.
These are photos from concerts where Poison Idea played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Poison Idea / Vorhees Aug 2, 2019 Leeds, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Daniel Newton
Mudhoney / Poison Idea / P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S. Nov 15, 2014 Portland, Oregon, United States Uploaded by Terabyte23
Poison Idea / Fang / Rat Damage / Ass Backwards (SSA) / Flesh Gordo Dec 15, 2013 Sacramento, California, United States Uploaded by Sacramento Shows
Suicidal Tendencies / Poison Idea Oct 16, 2010 Portland, Oregon, United States Uploaded by Shaunicyouth
Brujeria / Burning Leather / Poison Idea / Transient Mar 4, 2009 Portland, Oregon, United States Uploaded by Shaunicyouth
Poison Idea / Kill Your Idols / Under the Gun / Molotov Cocktail / Distraught Mar 28, 1999 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Denial Omega
Nirvana / Calamity Jane / Helmet / Poison Idea Sep 10, 1992 Portland, Oregon, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Nirvana / Mudhoney / Poison Idea / Calamity Jane Aug 22, 1992 Portland, Oregon, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
