Crumbsuckers was a 1980s crossover thrash band that formed in 1982 on Long
Island by bass player Gary Meskil in their home town of Baldwin. In June
1983, the band with singer Dave Brady recorded a demo called "The
Crumbsucker Cave" at their rehearsal space with five songs, including a
cover of Chubby Checker's "The Twist". In early 1985, they also added
Chuck Lenihan as a second guitarist.
They were one of the first to mix the two genres, in their debut album
Life Of Dreams. The songs were written by Gary Meskil, Dave Wynn, Chuck
Lenihan, Dave Brady and two songs featured lyrics by new vocalist Chris
Notaro. Notaro, known for his gruff voice and unintelligible lyrics, was a
founding member of a Long Island hardcore band named Krackdown. The
Crumbsuckers were at the forefront of the hardcore and metal crossover
movement with bands such as Agnostic Front, The Cro-Mags, and DRI.
In the spring of 1987, guitarist Dave Wynn left the band and af
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