Harley Frances Flanagan (born 1967) is a founding member and former bassist of the crossover thrash band Cro-Mags.

At age 12, Flanagan was the drummer for The Stimulators. When he was nine, Flanagan published a book of poetry with a foreword written by family friend, Allen Ginsberg.

Discography

with The Stimulators

with Cro-Mags

with White Devil

with Harley's War

Harley Flanagan solo work

Legal issues

On July 6, 2012, Flanagan was arrested for allegedly stabbing two current members of Cro-Mags, and biting one of them in the groin, backstage at the Webster Hall in New York City and charged with felony assault. The band's lead singer, John Joseph, said Flanagan "had been at odds with other members of the Cro-Mags since he left the band in 2000 and had not been permitted to rejoin." Flanagan was stabbed in the leg while being subdued by security and the injuries to the victims are not life-threatening. Flanagan stated he drew the knife to defend himself and that the wound to his leg required 30 stitches. Charges were dropped in December 2012, due to a lack of cooperating witnesses. Couls and Bernardo are now suing Flanagan over the incident.