Belligerent 86

Belligerent 86 was formed in Austin, TX in 1997 by Houston Ritcheson (guitar, vocals) and Bobby Fuentes (drums, vocals) after the demise of their ska/oi/punk band the Contradicks, which was formed in 1994 along with Dynamite Boy guitarist Sean Neil. Going for a harder edge and a sound to go along with their reputation for being 86'd from most reputable clubs in Austin, the name Belligerent 86 was taken.

Along with Josh Nash on bass,(replaced shortly after by Josh "pink" Purpurra previously of Endless Struggle) the band was originally a trio and began practicing in South Austin's infamous practice space/party spot/show venue The South House along with notable Austinites The Lower Class Brats, The Chumps and The Oi!strs (who Fuentes also played drums for). After breaking up in 1999 shortly following the band's Austin appearance on the Social Chaos tour, Houston went on to form Brewtality Inc. and Bobby went on to front the Austin hardcore band Blunt Force Trauma.