Blemish on Society brought true nose-snarling, middle-finger waving punk rock to Roanoke in 1982. A quartet led by singer and lyricist Tommy Housman and guitarist Doug Caldwell, BOS reveled in talking their way into blue collar and redneck bars where they knew their songs like Who is God?
and Reagan's Fantasy
would hardly be well-received.
This photo from the early '80s shows BOS members (from left) Alan Tickle, Tommy Hausman, Doug Caldwell and Carl Tickle.
- Tommy Hausman -- vocals
- Doug Caldwell -- guitar
- Carl Tickle -- bass
- Alan Tickle -- drums
- Mark Young -- drums (later)
- Allistair Reyak -- bass (later)
- Dave Caldwell -- bass (later)
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