Units (band)

This article is about the U.S. synthpunk band. For other uses, see Unit (disambiguation).
Units
Background information
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
GenresNew wave, electropunk
Years active1978–1984
Past membersScott Ryser
Rachel Webber
Brad Saunders
Tim Ennis
Ron Lantz
Richard Driskell
Lx Rudis
Seth Miller
Jon Parker
David Allen Jr.
Jabari Allen
Marc Henry
D.C. Carter
Rick Prelinger
Websitesynthpunk.org/units/
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Units were an American synthpunk[1] band that was founded in San Francisco in 1978. It was active until 1984.[2] They were one of America's earliest electronic new wave bands, and have been cited (along with The Screamers and Suicide) as pioneers of synthpunk,[3] also retrospectively known as "electropunk". The Units were notable for their use of synthesizers in place of guitars, and multimedia performances featuring multiple projections of satirical, instructional films critical of conformity and consumerism.

  1. ^ "The Quietus - Features - A Quietus Interview - The Units - High Pressure Days In San Francisco". thequietus.com.
  2. ^ "The Units - Biography & History - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  3. ^ "Digital Stimulation - The Units - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.