Effective period / Period of releases: 1992 - 1995

Members: Jennings Crawford, Ken Dannelley, Rebecca Cannon, Carl Normal, Bill Jeffery, Tony Nelson, Terie Bomb, Dan James (3), Cynthia Sadler, Barry Anderson (2), Dan Carney, Mike Macicak

A staple on the Austin, TX underground scene for 10 years between 1990-1999, Stretford played frenetic punk rock/ rock in the vein of classic UK 70's punk (think Buzzcocks, Damned, The Jam). Singer/songwriter/guitarist Carl Normal is originally from England and named this 'Texas band' after his home town, Stretford (near Manchester). The band released three full length albums and seven 7" vinyl offerings. The band began as a power trio and at its largest was an 8-piece band, including a 4-piece horn section.