Pressure Point
| Pressure Point | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sacramento, California, USA |
| Genres | Punk, Oi!, Hardcore punk |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Labels |
GMM Records TKO Records Downtown Academy Flat Records Coldfront Records Victory Records Hellcat Records |
| Associated acts |
Deep Six Filibuster Steady Ups Whiskey Rebels The Roustabouts Revenge Madhouse Disciples Setting Sons |
| Website | PressurePointOi.com |
| Members |
Mike Erickson Kenny Beasly Nate Alexander Tony Courtney Mike Montero |
| Past members |
Mike Hood Mike G. Danny Ben Mark Roustabout Brandon Phil Jones Nate Daskalos Shane Ronan |
Pressure Point is an American punk band from Sacramento, California, formed in 1995 by Mike Erickson and Kenny Beasley. Pressure Point includes Mike Erickson (Vocals), Kenny Beasley (Lead guitar), Nate Alexander (Bass), Tony Courtney (Rhythm guitar), and Shane Ronan (Drums). Mike and Kenny have been the only two continuous members of the band since its creation. The band started out of the ashes of their former band Deep Six.
They have played with some of the most notable Punk, Oi!, and Hardcore bands including Blitz, Agnostic Front, Swingin' Utters, Randumbs, Blood For Blood, Rancid, Angelic Upstarts, Anti-Heros The Adicts, and One Way System, have toured the U.S Extensively. One tour being with The Distillers and The Transplants . Lars Frederiksen of Rancid has produced 2 of their full-lengths, their EP, and their 7". He also appeared on the song "Here to Stay" from their newest full-length, Resist and Riot.
Michael Roy Erickson Pedophilia Convictions
On 03/26/2004, the vocalist Mike Erickson (Michael Roy Erickson) was convicted of penal codes 288.2(b) DISTRIBUTE HARMFUL MATTER DEPICTING MINOR/SENT TO MINOR VIA THE INTERNET OR EMAIL, and 311.1(a) SEND/SELL/DISTRIBUTE OBSCENE MATTER DEPICTING A MINOR [1] .[2] The details of such convictions remain largely unknown to fans. However, that has not stopped the skinhead scene in LA from banning him from playing shows in the area. However, the San Jose skinhead scene has been supportive of Mike Erickson, despite the convictions.
A facebook page that aims to bring awareness to the scene regarding Mike Erickson's pedophilia convictions called "Stop booking Pressure Point. Stop supporting pedophiles" was created, which has been disseminating information regarding his convictions, as well as other accusations that did not lead to convictions, such as sex with a minor (http://www.icrimewatch.net/offenderdetails.php?OfndrID=676249&AgencyID=54136).
Releases
- Give 'Em The Boot - Comp CD (Hellcat, 1997)
- Cowtown Bootboys - Split 7" (Flat Records, 1997)
- Youth On The Street - CD/LP (GMM, 1998)
- Boots & Booze - Split 7" (Coldfront, 1998)
- Cross To Bear - CD/LP (GMM, 1999)
- Life's Blood - CD/EP (TKO, 2000)
- East Vs West - 4-Way Split 7" (Victory Records, 2000)
- To Be Continued... - CD/LP (GMM, 2001)
- Pressure Point & Madhouse Disciples - Split CD (Downtown Academy, 2006)
- Resist and Riot - CD/LP (GMM, 2007)
- Get It Right - CD (GMM, 2008)
DVDS
- Death Or Glory Fest 2005 (Downtown Academy, 2006)
Compilation Contributions
- Skins and Pins I - V/A CD (GMM, 1998)
- Punch Drunk - V/A CD (TKO, 1999)
- Skins and Pins II - V/A CD (GMM, 2001)
- Elves Built Me a Hotrod - V/A CD (Pus Cavern, 2002)
- Sacto Scene Report - V/A CD (TKO, 2004)
- Give 'Em The Boot IV - V/A CD (Hellcat, 2004)
- Skins and Pins III - V/A CD (GMM, 2006)
External links
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References
- ↑ Homefacts - Michael Roy Erickson, http://www.homefacts.com/offender-detail/CA43004279J1547/Michael-Roy-Erickson.html
- ↑ Megan's Law California, http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/cgi/prosoma.dll?w6=199231&searchby=offender&id=43004279J1547