The Angry Samoans are an American punk rock band from the first wave of American punk, formed in August 1978 in Los Angeles, California, by early 1970s rock writer “Metal” Mike Saunders, his sibling lead guitarist Bonze Blayk and Gregg Turner (another rock writer, for Creem from the late 1970s through the mid-1980s), along with original recruits Todd Homer (bass) and Bill Vockeroth (drums).
Associated Acts
VOM, The Mooseheart Faith Stellar Groove Band, Oppressed Logic, Ray Campi, Backbiter, Hollywood Squaretet, Clobber Monkey, Larry Robinson
Genres
Hardcore punk, garage punk
Labels
Bad Trip, Triple X
Origin
Van Nuys, California, U.S.
Website
Years Active
1978 present
Name
Angry Samoans