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= Razz (The) DC Band = Razz was a Washington, DC-based band, active in the DC music scene between 1971 and 1979. They were known for their original songs at a time when most local DC bands played cover tunes. Razz released two singles and one EP before disbanding in 1979.

History
In the mid-1970s, a group of local Washington, DC musicians formed the group Razz. They changed their name to (The) Razz after realizing that was how their fans referred to them. The lineup was Michael Reidy on vocals, Abaad Behram and Bill Craig on guitar, Ted Niceley on base, and Doug Tull on drums. At a time when cover tunes were the prevailing trend among local DC bands, Razz was a welcome addition to the scene. The debut of Razz heralded an original sound comprised of hard rock, power-pop, new wave, and a dose of punk. Their musicianship and Michael Reidy's theatrical stage presence (and the artwork he produced to promote the band) helped them attract a large and loyal fan base. Record labels found them difficult to categorize, and with the departure of Tommy Keene in 1979, the group disbanded.

Members

 * Abaad Behram - guitar (1971-1978)
 * Bill Craig - guitar (1971-1979)
 * Tommy Keene - guitar (1978-1979)
 * Ted Niceley - bass (1971-1979)
 * Michael Reidy - vocals (1971-1979)
 * Doug Tull - drums (1971-1979)

Documentary
On April 29, 2023, the director's cut of a documentary on Razz screened at the American Film Institute in Silver Spring, Maryland. “Razz (The) Documentary” is the work of filmmakers Jeff Krulik and Richard Taylor. The current run time is 180 minutes. The film is still a work in progress. Future screenings are expected in 2024.

Releases
Razz released two 45 RPM single s and one EP over the eight years they were active.


 * C.Redux / 70's Anomie (Single) - on O'Rourke Records - 1977


 * You Can Run /Who's Mr. Comedy (Single) - 3 versions were released simultaneously on Limp Records, O'Rourke Records - 1979


 * Air Time (EP) - 2 versions were released simultaneously) on Limp Records, ORourke Records - 1979