Suicide - "Ghost Rider" (original version of Rollins Band cover)

If this song sounds familiar, you've probably heard the Rollins Band's 1987 cover. This is the original by pioneering New York synthpunk duo Suicide, from their self-titled debut album (Red Star, 1977). And yes, the song was inspired by the Marvel Comics character Ghost Rider: Suicide vocalist Alan Vega even took to swinging a chain, Ghost Rider-style, as part of his confrontational stage performances. Both musically and lyrically, this is one of the defining statements of the punk era.

Alan Vega - voice
Martin Rev - keyboard / effects / rhythm machine

Written by Suicide; produced by Marty Thau. Art by Fernando Ruiz.