| The Vietnam Veterans | |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Origin: | Chalon-sur-Saône, France |
| Genre: | Psychedelic rock |
| Years Active: | 1983–1988, 2009–present[1] |
| Label: | Lolita Records Music Maniac Records |
| Associated Acts: | The Vietnam Chain Temple Gates The Thyrd Twin The Gitanes |
| Website: | The Vet's MySpace page |
| Current Members: | Mark Enbatta Lucas Trouble James Kibut Eric Lenoir |
| Past Members: | Greg Jones Martin Joyce Angelo Jupp Steve Palermo D.D. Richardson |
The Vietnam Veterans is a French psychedelic band, hailing originally from Chalon-sur-Saône, a commune in eastern France. They released six full-length albums during the 1980s, starting in 1983. The band was praised by many alternative music publications, including Bucketfull of Brains during the 1980s. After a 21-year-long pause, they are now active again.[1] [2]
After releasing their compilation album The Days of Pearly Spencer in 1988, they broke up, and some members moved on to other projects. In 2005 The Vietnam Veterans released a single called "I Give You My Life / Children Eyes", and in 2009 a full-length album called Strange Girl (As The Gitanes). The band The Gitanes was one of the projects a few of the former Vets had, and the name is now added to The Vietnam Veterans name, calling it "The Vietnam Veterans (a.k.a. The Gitanes)". Mark Enbatta died 9. 9. 2021.[1] [3] [4]
| Year | Title | Label | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | On the Right Track Now | Re-released 1985 by Music Maniac Records | ||
| 1984 | Crawfish for the Notary | Lolita Records | Re-released by Music Maniac Records | |
| 1986 | In Ancient Times | Music Maniac Records | ||
| 1987 | Catfish Eyes... and Tales | Music Maniac Records | ||
| 2009 | Strange Girl (As The Gitanes) | Music Maniac Records | ||
| 2014 | Fistful of Love | Nova Express |
| Year | Title | Label | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Days of Pearly Spencer | Music Maniac Records | ||
| 1989 | The Music Maniac "Gimmick" Compilation | Music Maniac Records | Various artists. Song: "Wolf" |