The Method Actors

The Method Actors
Origin	Athens, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Post-punk, new wave
Years active	1979–1982
Labels	Armegeddon, db recs, Press

The Method Actors were an American post-punk/new wave musical group from Athens, Georgia, United States, founded by Vic Varney and David Gamble in 1979 while at the University of Georgia. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Discography

Singles and EPs

• This Is It 7" ep: "The Method" / "Can't Act" / "Bleeding" (AS006 - Armageddon Records, 1980)
• Rhythms of You 10" ep: "Distortion" / "Privilege"/ "Dancing Underneath" / "No Condition" / "She" / "You" / "My Time" (AEP12005 - Armageddon Records, 1981)
• Dancing Underneath 12" EP (DB, 1981)
• "Rang-a-Tang" / "Big Red Brain" 7" (P1004 - Press Records, 1981)
• "Round World" / "E-Y-E" 7" single (AS 011 - Armageddon Records, 1981)
• Commotion (dance mix) / Bleeding 12" dance single (Press P2004, 1981)
• Live in a Room! EP (Press Records, 1982)

Albums

• Little Figures 2 x LP (MAD1 - Armageddon Records, 1981)
• Little Figures 1 x LP (Press Records, 1982)
• Luxury LP (Press Records, 1983)
• Luxury 2 x LP (P 4004 - Press Records, 1985)
• This Is Still It CD (Acute Records, 2010)

Members

• Vic Varney: vocals, guitar, bass
• David Gamble: drums, vocals
• Michael Richmond: guitar, bass, backing vocals
• Robert Schmid: drums
• Stan Satin: saxophone, percussion, vocals

See also

• Music of Athens, Georgia

References

1. Fricke, David; Robbins, Ira. "Method Actors". Trouser Press. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
2. Kellman, Andy. The Method Actors at AllMusic . Retrieved 6 April 202.
3. Battaglia, Andy (22 March 2010). "The Method Actors: This Is Still It". Pitchfork. Retrieved 6 April 2025.

External links

• Official Vic Varney Website