Jerry's Kids

The Profile

Jerry’s Kids are an American hardcore punk band from the Boston scene, known for appearing on the 1982 compilation This Is Boston, Not L.A., the blistering 1983 debut Is This My World?, and the later LP Kill Kill Kill.

Their name references the Jerry Lewis MDA charity; they emerged from the early 1980s Boston hardcore scene and contributed to the compilation This Is Boston, Not L.A.

A single review hails Jerry’s Kids as a ferocious pillar of Boston hardcore, noting metal-tinged shifts and proto-crossover hints in Is This My World?. Standout tracks include Crucify Me, Lost, Break the Mold, and Vietnam Syndrome. The tone is appreciative yet measured, calling the album a classic for genre devotees while admitting personal preference for other records.