Negative Approach;
Listed Below is all of the known Tour Dates, Album, E.P. & Singles release dates that I have info on from this short lived Detroit hardcore band. I know there is a hell of a lot more info out there so if you can help let me know. I'm after any Tickets scans, Tour Posters / Flyers, Tour Shirts, Magazine Adverts etc. hector.kirkwood @ gmail.com
I built this and other pages for some of the bands I like as I could not find any decent info on the net anywhere, these are mainly for my own entertainment but if anyone else enjoys them then it's a bonus, enjoy.
Many thanks to Mike Ziegler for numerous updates, addictions & corrections.
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??/??/1981; Negative Approach form in Detroit, USA early '81; John (v), Rob (g), Pete (b) & Zuheir (d).
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??/08/1981; Concert at Todd (Necros) mother's basement, Detroit, MI, USA.
1st show.
exact date unknown.
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30/09/1981; Concert at Bookie's Club, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Necros & Meatmen.
2nd show.
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03/10/1981; Concert at Endless Summer Skate Park, Roseville, MI, USA.
opening for Necros & with Meatmen, with asst.
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17/10/1981; Concert at Coronation Tavern, Windsor, ON, Canada.
opening for Necros, with Youth Patrol & Suburban Anger.
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??/??/1981; at some point Pete (b) leaves, he is replaced by Graham. (possibly before they played any shows).
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??/??/1981; at some point Zuheir (d) leaves, he is replaced by Chris.
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13/11/1981; Concert at Woodlawn High School, Arlington, VA, USA.
opening for Iron Cross, Necros, Deadline & The Faith.
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21/11/1981; Concert at Nunzio's, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Necros & Violent Apathy, with asst.
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05/12/1981; '
The Process Of Elimination
' spilt 7" released, originally scheduled for 20/11.
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05/12/1981; Concert at Bookie's Club, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for L-Seven.
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12/12/1981; Concert at The Crooked Beat, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Necros & Violent Apathy, with Meatmen & asst.
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19/12/1981; Concert at O'Banion's, Chicago, IL, USA.
opening for Necros.
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19/12/1981; Concert at The Crooked Beat, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Necros & asst. 'Process..' single release show. (moved to 12th?).
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??/01/1982; '
Negative Approach
' ep advertised, not released to mid year due to mastering problems.
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29/01/1982; Concert at Paycheck's, Hamtramck, MI, USA.
opening for The Faith & Insurrection, with The Allied. (unsure of date).
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06/02/1982; Concert at The Freezer Theatre, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Necros & Meatmen, with Bored Youth.
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13/02/1982; Concert at Clutch Cargo's, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for The Damned & Necros.
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06/03/1982; Concert at The Freezer Theatre, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for L-Seven & Bored Youth.
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20/03/1982; Concert at The Freezer Theatre, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Necros, with Meatmen & asst.
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03/04/1982; Concert at The Freezer Theatre, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for The Misfits & Necros, with Meatmen. (Misfits added to bill).
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08/05/1982; Concert at Olin Park, Madison, WI, USA.
with Die Kreuzen & asst.
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15/05/1982; Concert at The Freezer Theatre, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Necros, with Government Issue & asst.
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24/05/1982; Concert at Clutch Cargo's, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for T.S.O.L., with The Allied.
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28/05/1982; Concert at Merlyns, Madison, WI, USA.
opening for Necros, with McDonalds.
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05/06/1982; Concert at The New Beat Club, Grand Rapids, MI, USA.
opening for L-Seven.
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06/06/1982; Concert at Clutch Cargo's, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Circle Jerks.
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17/06/1982; Concert at Clutch Cargo's, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Black Flag, Saccharine Trust & Necros. (date on some flyers wrong).
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18/06/1982; Concert at The Freezer Theatre, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Minor Threat, with Meatmen & Whipping Boy.
released on '
Total Recall
' comp cd.
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25/06/1982; Concert at Clutch Cargo's, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for The Dickies.
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??/??/1982; '
Negative Approach
' ep released, exact date unknown but approx July, originally planned for January.
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24/07/1982; Concert at Clutch Cargo's, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Chron-Gen, with The Allied.
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29/07/1982; Concert at Clutch Cargo's, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Dead Kennedys & Necros.
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30/07/1982; Concert at The Clubhouse, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for L-Seven. (unsure of date).
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07/08/1982; Concert at Gallery East, Boston, MA, USA.
opening for Necros, with Gang Green & Meatmen.
(moved to the 13th).
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09/08/1982; Concert at The Mudd Club, New York, NY, USA.
opening for Necros, with Meatmen.
(Aug. 9th - 14th; '
Process Of Elimination
' mini tour).
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12/08/1982; Concert at Terminal 406, Baltimore, MD, USA.
opening for Necros, with Meatmen.
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13/08/1982; Concert at Gallery East, Boston, MA, USA.
opening for Necros, with Gang Green & Meatmen. (moved from the 7th).
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14/08/1982; Concert at The A7 Club, New York, NY, USA.
opening for Necros, with Meatmen & Agnostic Front.
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03/09/1982; Concert at The City Club, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Black Flag & Necros.
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17/09/1982; Concert at Paycheck's, Hamtramck, MI, USA.
opening for L-Seven. (unsure of date).
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24/09/1982; Concert at The City Club, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Bad Brains.
released on '
Total Recall
' comp cd?.
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09/10/1982; Concert at The Clubhouse, Detroit, MI, USA.
with L-Seven, GCMS & Fate Unknown.
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29/10/1982; Concert at The Clubhouse, Detroit, MI, USA.
with Scream & Double O. (date probable).
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13/11/1982; Concert at The Clubhouse, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for L-Seven, with Mr. Potato Head.
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05/12/1982; Concert at The 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, USA.
with The Allied & Void.
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11/12/1982; Concert at The Clubhouse, Detroit, MI, USA.
with L-Seven.
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16/12/1982; Concert at Traxx, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for U.K. Subs, with The Allied.
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07/01/1983; Concert at Group W. Cable, Dearborn, MI, USA.
opening for The Misfits & Necros.
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08/01/1983; Concert at Graystone Hall, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Necros, with Big Boys.
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14/01/1983; Concert at Michigan Union Ballroom, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
opening for S.S. Decontrol, with Displaced & asst.
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15/01/1983; Concert at The Ukrainian American Centre, Hamtramck, MI, USA.
with Government Issue & S.S. Decontrol. (date probable).
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10/04/1983; Concert at Cobb's Corner, Detroit, MI, USA.
with Violent Apathy & asst.
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23/04/1983; Concert at Michigan Union Ballroom, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
opening for Misfits, with State & Ground Zero.
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01/05/1983; Concert at The Blackspot, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI, USA.
opening for Minor Threat, with asst.
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14/05/1983; Concert at CBGB's, Manhattan, NY, USA.
opening for Flipper, with The Abused.
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??/06/1983; '
Tied Down / Rice City Club
' demo recorded, Detroit. released on '
Total Recall & Ready To Fight
' comp cd's.
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25/06/1983; Concert at Love Hall, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
with Y.D.L., Tar Babies & asst.
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26/06/1983; Concert at The Channel, Boston, MA, USA.
opening for Minutemen, with The Proletariat & J.F.A.
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10/07/1983; Concert at Freestyle, Redford, MI, USA.
with State & Urgent Action.
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30/07/1983; Concert at The Serbian American Church Hall, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for G.B.H., with Violent Apathy
. (postponed).
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07/08/1983; Concert at Joe's Star Bar, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
with F.U.'s & State.
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25/08/1983; Concert at Paycheck's, Hamtramck, MI, USA. opening for G.B.H., with Violent Apathy. (8:00 show).
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25/08/1983; Concert at Paycheck's, Hamtramck, MI, USA. opening for G.B.H., with Violent Apathy. (10:30 show).
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02/09/1983; Concert at The Graystone, Detroit, MI, USA.
opening for Big Boys, with Die Kreuzen & Latin Dogs.
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18/09/1983; Concert at The Graystone, Detroit, MI, USA.
with Big Boys.
released on '
Ready To Fight
' comp cd.
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04/11/1983; Concert at WMU East Hall Gym, Kalamazoo, MI, USA.
opening for Circle Jerks, with Holy Terror.
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30/11/1983; '
Tied Down
' album released.
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09/12/1983; Concert at Laura Hall, Detroit, MI, USA.
with Ground Zero & Western Arrest. album release show.
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??/12/1983; the band's line up falls apart late Dec, a new line up is sorted out ion the new year.
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??/??/1984; at some point John recruits Kelly (g), Dave (b) and Mike (d) to tour the album.
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01/04/1984; Concert at First Unitarian Church, Detroit, MI, USA.
with Die Kreuzen.
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08/06/1984; Concert at First Unitarian Church, Detroit, MI, USA.
with Minus.
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15/06/1984; Concert at The Anthrax, Stamford, CT, USA.
with Violent Children & No Control.
(moved from 16/06).
(Jun. 16th - Jul. 27th; '
Tied Down
' tour).
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16/06/1984; Concert at The Paradise, Boston, MA, USA.
with Psycho, DYS & Sorry.
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21/06/1984; Concert at The Jockey Club, Newport, KY, USA.
with Sluggo.
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24/06/1984; Concert at The Newton Theatre, Washington, DC, USA.
opening for Husker Du & Government Issue.
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28/06/1984; Concert at The Metroplex, Atlanta, GA, USA.
with D.D.T.
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29/06/1984; Concert at The American Legion Hall, Gainesville, FL, USA.
with Iron Cross & Beyond Therapy.
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30/06/1984; Concert at Emergency Hall, New Orleans, LA, USA.
with Disappointed Parents & Graveyard Rodeo.
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??/07/1984; Concert at The Paradise Club, Boston, MA, USA.
exact date unknown.
released on '
Total Recall
' comp cd.
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05/07/1984; Concert at Cabaret Voltaire, Houston, TX, USA.
with Verbal Abuse.
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06/07/1984; Concert at Third Wave, San Antonio, TX, USA.
with Marching Plague & F.I.F.H.
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07/07/1984; Concert at Liberty Lunch, Austin, TX, USA.
with Party Owls, Offenders & Big Boys.
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08/07/1984; Concert at The Twilite Room, Dallas, TX, USA.
with Big Boys & Party Owls.
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??/07/1984; Concert at The Antenna Club, Memphis, TN, USA.
last show
, exact date unknown, was booked for 03/07 but moved?.
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??/07/1984; at some point in July the band splits up, Memphis is the last show they play.
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12/07/1984; Concert at Fairmount Hall, San Diego, CA, USA.
opening for Battalion Of Saints, with asst.
(didn't play).
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13/07/1984; Concert at The Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
opening for Toy Dolls & ADX, with Effigies & Entropy.
(didn't play).
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14/07/1984; Concert at Knights Of Pythias Hall, Tempe, AZ, USA.
with C.O.C. & The Not, with Response.
(didn't play).
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15/07/1984; Concert at Knights Of Pythias Hall, Tucson, AZ, USA.
with The Not, Zips, Chaotic Alleiance & The Dogs.
(didn't play).
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22/07/1984; Concert at Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco, CA, USA.
opening for D.R.I., with C.O.C.
(didn't play).
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27/07/1984; Concert at V.F.W. Hall, Kansas City, MO, USA.
(didn't play).
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29/07/1984; Concert at West End, Chicago, IL, USA.
with Heart Attack.
(didn't play).
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??/??/1992; '
Total Recall
' compilation album released, 7" lp & live tracks.
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??/??/2005; '
Ready To Fight
' compilation album released, demo & live tracks.
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??/??/2010; '
Friends Of No One
' ep released, demo tracks from 1984, unknown source.
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??/??/2011; '
Nothing Will Stand In Our Way
' compilation album released, demo, live & outtakes.
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