GG Allin Biography

He was born as Jesus Christ Allin in Lancaster, New Hampshire, U.S. to Merle Colby Allin, Sr. and Arleta Gunther. His family had no access to water or electricity in the log cabin they lived in.

His father did not prefer to socialize much and at times was rather unstable in his behavior. The family was forbidden to have conversations after dark. Though these childhood experiences are perceived to have had an effect on his later personal issues, he denied the same.

Due to his father’s unstable mental condition, his mother filed for divorce. During this period, he and his brother were raised in East St. Johnsbury, Vermont, by their mother and stepfather.

In school, he did not excel academically and had to attend special education classes. It is also believed that he had difficulty fitting in and was bullied by other students.

During the mid-teenage years of his life, he collaborated with his brother, Pinky, and formed the band named, ‘Little Sister's Date'. The band played popular hard rock songs of that time but broke up in about a year.

In 1975, he graduated from Concord High School in Concord, Vermont. Soon after, he became a part of the band named, ‘Malpractice’, for which he played the drums.

After 'Malpractice' separated in 1977, he became the drummer for the band 'Stripsearch'. He later played the drums and performed vocals for the punk rock band, ‘The Jabbers'.

In 1980, he released his debut studio album titled, ‘Always Was, Is And Always Shall Be'. The album featured the songs, 'Cheri Love Affair' and '1980s Rock 'N Roll'.

In the mid-1980s, he worked on albums such as 'The Scumfucs' and 'The Texas Nazis'. He had, by this time, established a position in the underground hardcore scene.

In 1984, he released his second studio album titled, ‘Eat My Fuc', which was recorded and released under the ‘Blood Labels’ record. The album included extreme sociopathic themes.

In 1987, he came out with a compilation album titled, ‘Hated in the Nation'. The album, released under the New York City-based record label, 'ROIR', earned him his first share of international acclaim.

In 1987, he came out with his third studio album titled, ‘You Give Love a Bad Name'. With this album, there was a dramatic and distinct change in his vocal tone and the album had shocking lyrical content.

In 1988, he released his fourth studio album titled, ‘Freaks, Faggots, Drunks and Junkies' under the Homestead Records label. He gave the vocals and played instruments for the album.

In 1989, he came out with the compilation album, ‘Banned In Boston', which was his first ever album to be released on CD. That year, he also released the extended play, ‘The Troubled Troubadour'.

In 1991, his album, ‘Murder Junkies' was released in France. In the album, he used the spoken word technique which was interspersed with musical tracks. During this time he also recorded his next album ‘War In My Head – I'm Your Enemy’.

In 1993, he released his live album titled, ‘Anti-Social Personality Disorder – Live!' under the Enigma Records label. The same year, he came out with his final studio album, ‘Brutality and Bloodshed for All'.

In 1980, he married Sandra Farrow. They divorced in 1986.

During the mid-1980s he was romantically involved with a girl named Tracy Deneault. She was a teenager from Garland, Texas. Tracy became pregnant with his daughter, Nico Ann Deneault, who was born in 1986.

There is not much information about his daughter, Nico Ann Deneault as she distanced herself from the family for reasons unknown.

In 1989, he was arrested on grounds of 'assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder' towards a woman in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A psychological evaluation done as a part of this trial found that he was dependent on alcohol and had a mixed personality disorder. He was imprisoned for a year.

In 1991, he was released from prison. During his time spent in prison, he wrote ‘The GG Allin Manifesto'.

He died at the age of 36 due to an accidental heroin overdose. His funeral was held at the St. Rose Cemetery, Littleton, in his native New Hampshire.

In 1994, Todd Phillips made a documentary, 'Hated: GG Allin and the Murder Junkies', which was based on his life and death.

GG Allin was known for his extreme and controversial stage performances, which often involved nudity, self-mutilation, and bodily fluids. Despite his shocking antics, he had a loyal following of fans who were drawn to his raw and unapologetic approach to music.

Before adopting the name GG Allin, he was known as Jesus Christ Allin and performed in various bands with names like The Jabbers and The Scumfucs. His stage persona and music style evolved over the years as he pushed the boundaries of punk rock.

GG Allin was also a prolific songwriter, with a catalog of songs that explored themes of rebellion, violence, and self-destruction. Despite his chaotic reputation, he had a genuine passion for music and a talent for crafting provocative and confrontational lyrics.

In addition to his music career, GG Allin was also a published author, releasing a book of poetry titled "My Prison Walls." The book offered a glimpse into his inner thoughts and emotions, revealing a more introspective side to the controversial performer.

GG Allin's life and legacy continue to fascinate and inspire debate among music fans and cultural critics. While he remains a polarizing figure, his influence on the punk rock scene is undeniable, and his commitment to pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms has left a lasting impact on the music world.