biographical info
Formed in 1977 in Ottawa,Canada,The Action became known as "Ottawa's First Punk band" and lead singer & spokesman for the band Ted Axe was dubbed "The Prince of Punk" by the local press. The band created controversy at their will and soon dominated the Nation's Capitol newspapers www.myspace.com/theaction77. With Axe as their publicity hound, they were even banned from performing at area high schools! They were signed to Montreal's Montreco Records and released their now self-titled EP in 1978 featuring their punk anthem "TVs on the Blink" with legendary producer Tony Roman at the helm.. The quintet opened on US tours for The Ramones and The Stranglers before disbanding in '81. In 2009 the band reformed and signed to DOA's Sudden Death Records. Their new album "The Action-Complete punk Recordings 1977-78" was released. (on vinyl on Rave Up Records) A new documentary entitled "Missing in Action" is being released along with a new live album in 2011! The Action is currently performing in Canada,the US and Europe!
lineup
Ted Axe member
Jeff Mod Bass
fredddy G guitar
glenda hell drums
influences
Ramones
Stones
Sex Pistols