Lung Overcoat emerged from San Antonio, Texas, in the early 1980s, carving a niche in the post-punk and darkwave scenes. Originally formed as Platform of Youth in 1981, the band transitioned to Lung Overcoat in 1983. Their sound, heavily influenced by English gothic bands like Bauhaus, set them apart in a region dominated by hardcore punk. The lineup featured Christopher English on vocals and bass, Mark Semmes on guitar, Charles Gruber on keyboards, and Jeff Hoskins on drums. They released the single "Internal Silence" in 1983 and the EP "Climbing Up The Hill" in 1986. Throughout their active years, Lung Overcoat shared stages with notable acts such as Public Image Ltd, the B-52s, and A Flock of Seagulls, leaving a lasting imprint on the Texas music landscape. ([sacurrent.com](https://www.sacurrent.com/music/san-antonio-post-punk-outfit-lung-overcoat-reunites-for-halloween-show-at-paper-tiger-22153528?utm_source=openai))