The GC5
| Company type | Punk rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Defunct | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Lakewood, Ohio , United States |
| Products | Punk rock music albums and EPs |
The GC5 (Grady Coffee Five) was a punk rock ensemble originating from Lakewood, Ohio (part of the Cleveland area), active between 1996 and 2003.
The band gained recognition for their politically motivated lyrics that tackled issues such as social unrest, left-wing ideology, and the challenges faced by the working class. Their musical style drew comparisons to influential acts like The Clash and Stiff Little Fingers. Their initial release, Kisses From Hanoi (2000), was succeeded by the EP Horseshoes and Handgrenades (2001), and then the 2002 album Never Bet the Devil Your Head. This latter album distinguished itself within the streetpunk scene by steering clear of conventional topics like brawling and heavy drinking. In 2003, Thick Records issued a combined CD featuring both Kisses From Hanoi and Horseshoes and Handgrenades, which became the band's final publication.
Following their split, Doug and Dave McKean collaborated with Ryan Foltz (formerly of Dropkick Murphys) to create Motel Blonde; this venture ended in 2004. Doug McKean subsequently became a member of Rosavelt and later established Doug McKean & The Stuntmen. Meanwhile, Dave McKean is presently active with The Magpies.
Band members
- Doug McKean – bass guitar and vocals
- Dave McKean – drums
- Pete Kyrou – guitar and vocals
- Chris Yohn – guitar and vocals
- Paul Weaver – guitar (joined after Chris Yohn’s departure following Kisses From Hanoi)
Discography
- Johnny Switchblade Adventure Punk (1997 cassette) – Guttersnipe Records
- A More Aggressive Approach Towards Peacekeeping (1997 CD) – Guttersnipe Records
- "Buy American" (1998 7") – Transparent Records
- "Takin' It to the Streets" (1999 7") – Transparent Records
- "The Price of Security" (1999 7") – Transparent Records
- Kisses From Hanoi (2000 CD) – Outsider Records
- Horseshoes and Handgrenades (2001 CD-EP/7") – Leprock Records
- 67,104 Miles Later (2001 Split CD-EP with Hudson Falcons) – Cosa Nostra Records
- Singles Collection (1997–2000) (2001 CD) – Cosa Nostra Records
- Never Bet the Devil Your Head (2002 CD/LP) – Thick Records
- Kisses From Hanoi/Horseshoes and Handgrenades (2003 CD reissue) – Thick Records