Description
The Zeros – Knockin Me Dead – Compact Disc
Knockin Me Dead is an album by the American punk rock band The Zeros. The Zeros, also known as ‘The Mexican Ramones,’ were a punk rock band formed in 1976 in Chula Vista, California. They were part of the first wave of punk rock in the United States and were known for their high-energy, fast-paced punk sound.
Knockin Me Dead is one of the tracks by The Zeros and reflects their straightforward and energetic approach to punk rock. The song features catchy guitar riffs, a driving rhythm, and the band’s signature punk attitude.
The Zeros, aka the Mexican Ramones, who hailed from Chula Vista, California, beginning in 1976. The band was comprised of Robert Lopez (later known as El Vez, The Mexican Elvis) on vocals, and Javier Escovedo (younger brother of Alejandro Escovedo) on guitar, who were both attending Chula Vista High School; and Hector Penalosa, bass, and Baba Chenelle, drums, who attended Sweetwater High School.
In 1977, The Zeros played their first major gig in Los Angeles at the Orpheum Theater, across the street from Tower Records/Sunset Strip, an influential record store. Opening the show was the first ever performance by The Germs, followed by The Zeros and then The Weirdos. The gig was promoted by Peter Case of The Nerves who later fronted The Breakaways and The Plimsouls. The Zeros first release, Wimp b/w Don’t Push Me Around was released in 1977 on Bomp Records.
In 1978, Hector left the band briefly to live and play in Los Angeles, and was replaced by Guy Lopez, Roberts brother. Soon after, Robert left to live in L.A. as well and his brother quit the Zeros also. Hector rejoined the band and they continued as a trio, and eventually relocated to San Francisco. In 1980, the band recorded a new single with the songs They say, Girl on the Block and Getting Nowhere Fast. After more touring that led to Austin, Texas and New York City, the band fizzled out.
The Zeros are recognized as pioneers of the punk rock genre in the United States. Their music, including ‘Knockin Me Dead,’ remains appreciated by fans of classic punk rock for its authenticity and the band’s contribution to the early punk scene.
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Track Listing
1. Babys Gotta Have Her Way
2. Wimp
3. Sometimes Good Guys Dont Wear White
4. Stop-N-Think
5. Knockin Me Dead
6. Beat Your Heart Out
7. Lay Off, Shes Mine
8. Shes So Wild
9. Left To Right
10. Wanna Go
11. Shannon Said
12. Looking For Some Fun
13. Roadrunner
14. I Dont Wanna
15. I Dont Know
