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San Francisco, United States (1992 – 2007)

With frontman Lance Hahn always at its core, J Church began in San Francisco in 1992. The original lineup was completed by bassist Gardner Maxam (who was in The Sharx, and played with Lance in his previous band, Cringer) and drummer Aaron Olson.

The group was named for the San Francisco Muni Metro line that Hahn took down Church Street to work, as well as to band practice in the the early days. Through the years, Lance was joined by a vast array of musicians in an ever-evolving J Church lineup.

Lance Hahn was also a punk rock history writer, writing many pieces for Maximum Rock ‘n’ Roll, the San Francisco music zine. Additionally, he also found time to run Honey Bear Records and work on a book compiling various writings on anarcho-punk bands. Lance Hahn passed away on October 21, 2007, aged 40, after falling into a coma nine days earlier due to complications from kidney dialysis.

Band Members included:

Guitar / Vocals
Lance Hahn (1991-2007)

Second Guitarist
David DiDonato (2002-2005)

Bass Players
Ben White (2002-2007)
Jeff Bursley (1999-2002)
Scott Bradley (1998-1999)
Gardner Maxam (1991-1998)

Drummers
Chris Pfeffer (2002-2007)
Adam Pfahler (1998-2002)
Andee Connors (1997-2000)
Reed Burgoyne (1995-1997)
Wade Arnold Driver Jr (1994-1995)
Brendan Murdoch (1992-1994)
Adam Pfahler (1992-1993)
Aaron Olson (1991-1992)

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  • matthewpower

    J Church are one of those bands that I never think to listen to, but when I see one of their albums I put it on and listen to it for hours on repeat. Beautiful honest songs.

    11 Mar 2012 Reply

  • outofstep

    Agree 100% with the two below.

    16 Feb 2012 Reply

  • garrygumguru

    There's something addicting about this band, and I love it. It's criminal how few listeners they have.

    4 Oct 2011 Reply

  • tom_dissonance

    you were a cool fucking guy, Lance. RIP.

    14 Apr 2011 Reply

  • rory46

    dudes, I need "This Is Fucked, This Is Shit" compilation, where was J Church song. Homemade Records, 7", 1992. Jabberjaw - Thinner J Church - Misery Jolt - Let It Go Good Grief - C.F.D. J church was one of 4 bands on it as you can see. Please contact me if you have it and can sell\rip\whatever it. thanx.

    29 Dec 2010 Reply

  • Sani_Fox

    love this band

    18 Nov 2010 Reply

  • Equalized1889

    I really wish I had gotten into J Church while Lance was still alive. RIP.

    4 Aug 2010 Reply

  • BrianKid

    it's still hard to listen to J Church...Lance left us so much...

    2 Jun 2010 Reply

  • D-A-N-

    missing lance today

    2 May 2010 Reply

  • snakeyjake

    I have been a long time fan.. Had no idea that Lance passed until just now. J Church was one of my favorite bands growing up. Their music got me through some of the toughest times in my life. I talked to Lance a couple times after shows, and he was always really down to earth, and genuinely enjoyed talking to the kids. "That's the thought that I'll keep"

    14 Oct 2009 Reply

  • T1stL

    If you like J Church, you may like The 1st Line.

    6 Oct 2009 Reply

  • mietpistole

    miss the guy

    30 Jun 2009 Reply

  • millkbone

    Check out my group called Punk My Pop! Ruff!

    21 Jun 2009 Reply

  • heartmurmur

    I posted about a J Church album in my blog - check it out if you're interested. http://heartmurmur.seattlediy.com

    2 Jun 2009 Reply

  • uglysonofabitch

    best band ever? well, pretty close anyway.

    17 May 2009 Reply

  • thrushes

    love this band forever!

    11 Apr 2009 Reply

  • misterspike

    For some reason, I'm missing Lance and J Church alot today.

    26 Feb 2009 Reply

  • pandaredski2

    please listen to my garage grown kasyou punk; http://www.lastfm.pl/music/pandaredski3

    17 Nov 2008 Reply

  • mecc

    one year today

    21 Oct 2008 Reply

  • Mskaz

    I've uploaded two photos of Lance that are on the j church site.. if you want to, vote them. i'm really sad thinking of him being here no more, it's really really sad. it's also sad and upsetting seeing that they are so poor known/listened. i don't wanna talk about stupid charts things, but hey.. 5000 listeners?! they were one of the best bands of the entire 90s, and the last two records are still amazing. really amazing. i hope there's a lot more people listening to their records out of this site. "I always fall in love with the wrong character, I always fall for the one who dies"

    22 Sep 2008 Reply
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