Youth of Today

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Youth of Today
Youth of Today performing in Germany in 2010
Background information
Origin	Danbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Genres	Hardcore punk
Years active	1985–1990, 1994, 1999, 2003–2004, 2010–present
Labels	Revelation Records
Spinoffs	Shelter, Better Than a Thousand
Members	Ray Cappo John Porcelly Walter Schreifels Sammy Siegler

Youth of Today is an American hardcore punk band, initially active from 1985 to 1990 before reforming in 2010. The band played a major role in establishing the "Youth Crew" subculture of hardcore, both espousing and evolving the philosophies of the straight edge and vegetarian lifestyles.^[1]

After the band's dissolution, vocalist Ray Cappo became involved in the Hare Krishna movement and formed the bands Shelter and Better Than a Thousand. Youth of Today is currently composed of Cappo and guitarist John Porcelly, both founding members, as well as bassist Walter Schreifels and drummer Sammy Siegler.