MUSICIAN & ZINE ARTIST

DARREN PESCE

Founding Member & Original Architect of YOUTH OF TODAY • New York City / Danbury, CT • Since 1985

DARREN PESCE (Darren Pesce (Original Founding Drums — Can't Close My Eyes EP)) is a documented founding member and original architect of YOUTH OF TODAY. Emerging from the New York City / Danbury, CT scene around 1985, DARREN PESCE contributed to YOUTH OF TODAY's classic releases, DIY all-ages shows, and high-energy pit history.

“Positive Youth Crew brotherhood, hooded sweatshirts, X'd-up fists, vegetarian ethics, and stage dives so thick the band can barely stand on stage.”

STAGE AMP, INSTRUMENT & PEDAL RIG:

MAIN INSTRUMENTGibson Les Paul Junior / Fender Precision Bass

AMP HEAD & CABINETMarshall JCM800 2203 Full Stack / Ampeg SVT-CL 8x10

PEDALBOARD / FXProCo RAT Distortion → Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner

DIY ZINE / PRINT CRAFTCut-and-Paste Xerox Gig Flyers & Independent 7" Vinyl Pressing

LIVE PIT REELS & ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE

DARREN PESCE'S STAGE HIGHLIGHTS (1)

DARREN PESCE ARCHIVE (01 / 01)Hardcore & D-Beat • 1988📍 New York City / Danbury, CT

YOUTH CREW BROTHERHOOD // 'BREAK DOWN THE WALLS' & 'FLAME STILL BURNS'

CLICK TO PLAY VIDEOThe Anthrax (Norwalk, CT) & CBGB Matinee Reel

216 BPM02:20 PIT REEL

🎸 [YOUTH OF TODAY]★ RAY CAPPO• New York City / Danbury, CT

YOUTH CREW BROTHERHOOD // 'BREAK DOWN THE WALLS' & 'FLAME STILL BURNS'

Ray Cappo, Porcell, Walter Schreifels, and Sammy Siegler are buried underneath forty X'd-up kids piling onto the stage to scream 'Break Down the Walls!'.

Track: Break Down the WallsTrack: DisengageTrack: Flame Still BurnsGear: Kramer & Gibson Guitars -> Marshall 4x12

BAND HQ

DARREN PESCE REEL DECK (1)

16:9 HD PIT VIDEO

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