There is more than one band by this name: 1) Psycho was started in 1981 by Johnny X (Guitar) and Bill Normal (Bass) in Boston, MA. The band has gone through numerous lineup changes over the years with the current lineup the arguably "classic" one being Johnny X (Guitar, Vocals), Ed Lynch (Bass, Vocals), and Charlie Infection (Drums, Vocals). Their sound has changed over the years from standard punk ('81-83), to hardcore punk ('84-'91), to hardcore punk/grind ('92-'94), back to hardcore punk (present time).