They were one of the earliest punk bands in San Francisco, and later took on a darker, moodier post-punk sound before breaking up in 1981.
[1] The band was made up of vocalist/lyricist Ricky Williams, guitarist Michael Belfer, bassist Paul Draper, and drummer Tim Mooney.
[1] In 1980, the band reformed and released a single, "Mirror"/"Theory", and an album, Painless Nights.
Williams' abuse of speed led to erratic and violent behavior, which culminated in his passing out on stage on the second date of the group's East Coast tour at New York's Hurrah.
Mooney, who later drummed for the bands American Music Club and Sun Kil Moon, died in June 2012.