This is the official myspace page for the original American band known as the LIBERTINES US, formed in 1983. History:Back in Cincinnati, Ohio circa 1983, the original Libertines (u.s.) power trio consisted of Walter (guitar & words), Randy (bass), and Joe (drums). After 1986, they expanded to a quartet, adding Jimmy D (guitar), and Greg replacing Joe on drums. By the early 90s, Randy had found success playing with the Ass Ponys. Ted filled in on bass during that time. After playing and recording throughout the Midwest for a decade, the band went into hibernation for about thirteen years. During the break, their previous recordings were eventually remastered and digitized for re-release. GREATEST HITS is a 21 track collection from that era, and is available at a number of music retailers including CD Baby and iTunes.
Recent: In 2005, Jimmy D conned Walt and Randy into a reunion. 2006, the Libertines US finally returned to Newport, KY with T-Lo (BPA, Wolverton Brothers, Go To Hell) drumming. The band played their final show as the Libertines US in Brooklyn, NY on July 30, 2010. "Jingle, jangle, crunch! One of the indie-rock greats of the '80s returns". [The Big Takeover. issue 60]
Discography
2007 - GREATEST HITS - the LIBERTINES US (CD) LM726
2006 - REUNION - the LIBERTINES US (CD EP) LM714
1988 - Tilt-A-Whirl - the LIBERTINES (us) Megadisc (Dutch LP) MD7909
1987 - OHIO - the LIBERTINES (us) DayOne (cassette) LC-008
1986 - Voices from the Past b/w Something in the Water - DayOne (7 single)
1984 - Everybody wants to be my Sister b/w Swayback - DayOne (7 single)
1989 - 3 Countries For Sale - Megadisc (Dutch comp. CD) MDC7907
1988 - Raw Cuts Vol. 9 American Psych Wars 3 - Satellite Records (UK comp. album)
1988 - Its So Hard to be Cool in an Uncool World - I Wanna Records (comp. album) IW005
1988 - Where the Hell are the Good Scissors? - Man-Cub Records (comp. album) Mancub 101
1988 - Jockey Club Its a Helluva Thing - No Pretense Records (comp. cassette) 9C409
1986 - Beasts from the East - Bomp/Voxx Records (comp. album) VXS200.035
All of our songs are written and performed by the Libertines US.
Copyright 2007, 2006, 1998, 1987, 1986, 1985 by the Libertines US for Libertines Music/BMI.
All rights reserved.
The Libertines US wish to dedicate this page to Ben Voss. We were humbled by his kindness and generousity.
Sincere thanks to Jack Rabid and the Big Take Over magazine for keeping the fire burning. One of the best music magazines on the planet.
Has it really been 30 years already? Kudos as well to the City Beat for an outstanding job promoting Cincinnati's superb music scene.
Many thanks as well to Sandra Freyler, Katie Libecco, Shawn Abnoxious, James Broscheid, Alan Combs, Barbara Davidson, and Dave Steed for use of photographs.
To friends and family, thank you for sticking with us through thick and thin. None of this matters without you.Thank you for your interest!
