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The Mel is a Southern California rock band formed in July 1976 by members of The Rags and The Sick Picks. The Mel went through many personnel changes to form the final 1982 four member line up. That same year after signing on with Mean It Music publishing and management they signed a record deal with the Hollywood independent record company "A Record Company". The Mel started their first in studio recording sessions in March 1983 at Studio #9 in Hollywood. The tracks were then mastered at the world famous Gold Star Studios in Hollywood. The first single "Block Walk Rock b/w Modest Living was released in 1983 with distribution in the United States and Europe. The Mel performed on a continuous basis in the 70's and 80's at clubs and underground private parties. Most of the performances were like the 90's grass roots rave parties or a slow motion version of todays mob flashes. The Mel underground performances were a series of solo or multi band experiences of new and established Southern California bands. Throughout the 90's and 00's The Mel were recognized in Japan, Australia, Europe and the US as one of the founding core 1970's Southern California "Punk" bands. The Mel does have some original punk songs yet most music crosses over into different genres.