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.
History 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.
Members
Current members Mark Enbatta – lead vocals, guitar (1983–1988, 2009–✝2021) Lucas Trouble – keyboards (1983–1988, 2009–✝2016) James Kibut – (2009–present) Eric Lenoir – (2009–present)
Discography
Studio albums YearTitleLabelNotes1983On the Right Track NowLolita Records Re-released 1985 by Music Maniac Records1984Crawfish for the NotaryLolita RecordsRe-released by Music Maniac Records1986In Ancient TimesMusic Maniac Records1987Catfish Eyes... and TalesMusic Maniac Records2009Strange Girl (As The Gitanes)Music Maniac Records2014Fistful of LoveNova Express
Live album YearTitleLabelNotes1985Green PeasMusic Maniac RecordsDouble LP
Compilation albums YearTitleLabelNotes1988The Days of Pearly SpencerMusic Maniac Records1989The Music Maniac "Gimmick" CompilationMusic Maniac RecordsVarious artists. Song: "Wolf"
Single YearTitleLabelNotes2005"I Give You My Life / Children Eyes"
References
External links Music Maniac Records Official The Vietnam Veterans MySpace page Rate Your Music (Discography, reviews etc.)