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Pat Dubar - Vocals
Joe Foster - Guitar
John Lowe - Bass
Pat Longrie - Drums
Originally released as the first single on Wishingwell
Records in 1985, the You Are One EP is a landmark, so to speak,
in Orange County hardcore history. As well as being a starting point
for all those involved, it also served as a catalyst for straight
edge on the west coast especially in OC. Although the band never
really had the chance to play after the original release of the
EP, the record sold out quickly and soon became a sought after collecter's
item until it's eventual re-issue on Indecision in 1999.
The history of Unity is very sparse due largely to
the fact that they only played a handful of shows in their existance.
Much more can be said for the ground they broke for future hardcore
bands in the Orange County and Los Angeles areas. Members Pat Dubar
and Pat Longrie went on to form the highly influentual band Uniform
Choice shortly after Unity's demise, UC quickly became the local
area's premiere hardcore band and were always marred with controversy,
good and bad. Founding member and guitarist Joe Foster served a
very short stint with No For An Answer in 1989 and didn't reappear
until 1994 with a new band that went by the name of Ignite. Joe
left Ignite in 1997 and started Speak 714 with former No For An
Answer frontman Dan O'Mahoney and left the band without ever even
playing a show with them. It's doubtful that we've heard the last
of any of these guys so don't be too surprised if you happen to
hear their names again soon.
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