The Crusties “Junkyard Dog/Dying To Know” 45 rpm, Beer City Records, 1997/98. Hometown Milwaukee punks. The Crusties formed in the early 80′s (’83ish) and performed with legendary punk bands like Dead Kennedy’s and Circle Jerks.

I was unable to find clips of the songs featured on this 45 release but here is a link to their performance of “Final Regret” from 1987 and it is hardcore fast insanity, seriously worth 1:46 of your time. And here is another live cut of “Collaboration” from the Odd Rock in Milwaukee (site of the infamous GG Allin show where he defecated onstage and threw it at the audience), this one showcasing how trumpet goes punk. Pretty sure I’ve been to at least one Crusties show at some point during the 90′s, likely at Shank Hall, Cactus Club or maybe the Rave but it’s all a bit murky.