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Between 1987and 1990 Organized Crime had been one of the Inland Empires finest second generation punk rock bands. Organized Crime was revered for their tight and active live show and energetic and melodic songs. Playing consistently in the San Bernardino, Orange County and Los Angeles areas. In 1990 The original members parted ways each exploring new diections. Reforming late in 1994 the founding members assembled the new lineup
from a From 1996 - 97 Organized Crime has play to capacity crowds in venues
ranging from small clubs and middle sized theaters to arenas such as Irvine
Meadows Amphitheater and the San Bernardino Area. They had performed with
such name acts as Agent Orange, The Dickies, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Total
Chaos and China White. Organized Crime commanded the stage with a fun loving show and energetic set. Organized Crime became renowned for thier powerful wall of vocal harmonies and background vocals. Since four of the five members have fronted other groups in a wide varying styles of music since the original formation, a new excitement, enthusiasm and understanding had also been brought to the group.
Undoubtedly the most attractive point in the Organized Crime organization
is their song writing ability. Simple harmonies and playful lyrics set
a solid In 1997 after eight months of continues lineup changes Organized Crime called in quits. Where are they now? Jesse Ortiz - Is a VP of a successful Technolegy company. Jason Arthur - Jioned the Ska band 'Coolies Market" and shortly after the power pop act "The Relatives" in 1998 and has been with them since. Fred Wright - Is a cross country trucker and work as tour support for "the Relatives". |
group of like minded
musician friends. Keeping things as basic and fun as possible. Original/founding
members Jesse Ortiz, Jason Arthur and Fred Wright have recruited Hoodlumz
bassist, Curt Sautter and Herr Pablo drummer, Craig Aguilar to round out
the new lineup. The group recorded a four song E.P. for Delirium Records
and toured throughout Southern California.
base
for compelling punk rock anthems. When asked about their song writing
the members reply "We write songs from our heart and souls. We don't
force ourselves to write punk material because it is the flavor of the
month. We don't dictate what the end result will be, we just let them
grow on their own. We would play the same songs even if no one cared."
Organized Crime is what we are all about, as group and as a individuals.