The Black and Reds

The Black and Reds

The Black and Reds are a United States group formed in 1977 by Rick Shaffer and Bruce Cohen. They remain active.

Style and background

The group is associated with garage, alternative and aggressive music. Their name also appears in connection with a-m records, band of the hand and 1977.

Members and identity

The Black and Reds are described as a two-person act built around performance and visual presentation. The group’s identity is tied to showmanship and a travelling-show image.