SAMIAM formed in 1988 out of the ashes of various East Bay punk rock bands. Guitar player Sergie played drums for Gilman Street regulars The Sweet Baby Jesus. Second guitar player, James, had been in the legendary Social Unrest. The group was rounded out by Martin on bass, and Jason on vocals, both of whom had been in Maximum Rock'n Roll favorites Isocracy. Mark Mortinsen was the drummer for the f ... More