As for Reagan Youth's most important member; the man with the plan, the most amazing lyricist, songwriter, arranger, the kid with the brilliant mind who knew what was up.........well, after Dave survived a vicious beating over a drug debt, he continued a downward spiral until some unbelievable circumstances led him to take his own life. Dave "Insurgent" Rubinstein....you will always be remembered, always be missed. And the band will forever be in your debt over the greatness you imparted onto all of us...You Rocked Like No One else and enough of us will never forget !
Paul “Cripple” Bakija released his first original song since Vol II with “Punk Rock X-mas” which was released 11/19 and plans on making one last Reagan Youth album which will focus on the life and times of the band's spiritual guiding force; DAVE INSURGENT. The record will be a concept album about the life and times of Dave I., as well as Reaganomics, N.Y.C. during the 80's, and it will sound catchy, hardcore, fast, punk, and of course the songs will consist of three chords like all the other tunes. It will be the last album.