History Early career and Suicidal Tendencies (1980–1986) Suicidal Tendencies was formed in 1980 as a punk band in Venice, California. The original lineup of the band consisted of Mike Muir on vocals, Mike Ball on guitar, Carlos "Egie" Egert on drums, and Mike Dunnigan on bass. After the recording of their first demo, Carlos Egert left the band and was replaced by Dunnigan's brother, Sean. Muir, at the time a student at Santa Monica College, originally only intended Suicidal Tendencies as a "party band", but as they grew in notoriety he soon found the band at the center of his life. Suicidal Tendencies had a rough start, including being voted "Worst Band/Biggest Assholes" by Flipside in 1982 but the following year were voted "Best New Band". There were many rumors of the band being involved with gangs, and their concerts were known for violence.
History Early career and Suicidal Tendencies (1980–1986) Suicidal Tendencies was formed in 1980 as a punk band in Venice California The original lineup of the band consisted of Mike Muir on vocals Mike Ball on guitar Carlos "Egie" Egert on drums and Mike Dunnigan on bass After the recording of their first demo Carlos Egert left the band and was replaced by Dunnigan's brother Sean Muir at the time a student at Santa Monica College originally only intended Suicidal Tendencies as a "party band" but as they grew in notoriety he soon found the band at the center of his life Suicidal Tendencies had a rough start including being voted "Worst Band/Biggest Assholes" by Flipside in 1982 but the following year were voted "Best New Band" There were many rumors of the band being involved with gangs and their concerts were known for violence