The Strike formed in Minneapolis in early 1993 and take their influences from The Clash, Stiff Little Fingers and The Jam. The band was started by Chad Anderson (guitar, vocals) and former guitarist Micah Garlich-Miller. They recruited Chad's brother...The Strike formed in Minneapolis in early 1993 and take their influences from The Clash, Stiff Little Fingers and The Jam. The band was started by Chad Anderson (guitar, vocals) and former guitarist Micah Garlich-Miller. They recruited Chad's brother Chris Anderson as their drummer and local Minneapolis bassist Kris Adams.
After a debut single on Johann's Face Records in 1995, they released several singles and compilation tracks including a short tour with Dillinger Four. In 1996 the recorded their first full length on Johann's Face titled ‘A Conscience Left to Struggle with Pockets Full Of Rust.'
In 1997 The Strike relocated to Chicago without second guitarist Micah Garlich-Miller and began playing their leftist political rock that caught the Chicago scene by storm. The band has been involved with benefits for Food Not Bombs, the International Socialist Organization and performing at scooter rallies throughout the Midwest.
