# Solger

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**Solger** was considered by many[who?] as the first American [hardcore punk](/source/Hardcore_punk) band in [Seattle](/source/Seattle). The name Solger was a misspelling of Soldier, coming from their anti-draft song "Dead Soldier". Their five-song self-titled 7" record and its super lo-fi sound become a collector's item, as well as setting the standard for comparison by other lo-fi punk recordings worldwide.

## Background

Paul Dana (guitar), also known as **Paul Solger**, started the band after meeting Kyle Nixon (vocals) in May 1980.[1] The rhythm section on the *Solger* EP was Doug Rockness on bass and Seattle based multi-instrumentalist [Tor Midtskog](/source/Tor_Midtskog) (later of Seattle's Colour Twigs, [Nightcaps](/source/The_Nightcaps_(Seattle_band)) and currently MoonSpinners) on drums.[citation needed]

After leaving Solger, Paul joined up with [the Fartz](/source/The_Fartz). He then started [The Fags](/source/The_Fags) with Upchuck, he played with [Ten Minute Warning](/source/Ten_Minute_Warning) a few years later. In 1984, Paul Solger got back together with The Fags and the band moved to New York City. Paul Solger was an influence to both [Stone Gossard](/source/Stone_Gossard) of [Pearl Jam](/source/Pearl_Jam) and Steve Turner of [Mudhoney](/source/Mudhoney). Paul Solger co-wrote "Rehab Doll" with Green River.[citation needed]

Doug Rockness (bass), started R.P.A. with former members of The Lewd and The Refuzors after Solger broke up - Rockness died in Thailand while on vacation in May 2006 from a suspected, but unconfirmed, drug overdose.[citation needed]

Paul Dana was diagnosed with cancer in 2004 but was successfully treated and still lives in the state of Washington. Kyle Nixon was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in January 2001.[citation needed]

[Duff McKagan](/source/Duff_McKagan) has been known to use a white bass with "Solger" written in black marker across it, to show his support for his long-time friend Paul Solger, and his battle with cancer.[citation needed]

## References

1. Rettman, Tony. ["The Solger Story"](http://www.blastitude.com/15/pg2.htm). *blastitude.com*

## Bibliography

- Blush, Stephen (2001). *American Hardcore - A Tribal History*. Los Angeles, CA: Feral House. p. 61. ISBN 0-922915-71-7.
- Humphrey, Clark (1995). *LOSER - The Real Seattle Music Story*. Portland, OR: Feral House. p. 49. ISBN 0-922915-27-X.
- Bush, James (1999). *Encyclopedia of Northwest Music*. Seattle, WA: Sasquatch Books. p. 43. ISBN 1-57061-141-6.

## External links

- [Bag Of Hammers](https://www.barstoolrevolution.com/hits-from-the-past/2023/05/solger-st-ep-label-bag-of-hammers-year.html)

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