The Stimulators were an interesting NYC punk band for many reasons, the first being the diverse make-up of the band members. The guitarist and initial bassist were women, the lead singer was a gay man, and the drummer was a child(Yes, that is correct). After having trouble finding a drummer, bandleader and guitarist Denise Mercedes recruited her 11- year old nephew, Harley Flanagan to play drums for the band. Harley would go on to play for the Cro-Mags. Still for the early 80's, the Stimulators played all around New York and releasing one album and a couple of singles. The band would come to an end with the AIDS related death of lead singer Patrick Mack in 1983. Here is the band from their first single.
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