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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	Youth grew up in northern ] and started playing as young as 12 years old (hence the name Youth) in several New York City ] bands. He made his playing debut with ] in ] but did not play on any recordings. Youth also appeared for ] act ] until around 1986. He joined ] (another ] band) that year, recording on various works with them, including two full-length albums, Youth performed with them until ].		Youth grew up in northern ] and started playing as young as 12 years old (hence the name Youth) in several New York City ] bands. He made his playing debut with ] in ] but did not play on any recordings. Youth also appeared for ] act ] until around 1986. He joined ] (another ] band) that year, recording on various works with them, including two full-length albums, Youth performed with them until ].

			After leaving Murphy's Law, and he recorded a single with a band named The Homewreckers in 1996. Around this time Youth evolved his style from ] to implementing some of his 70s punk influences, such as ], ] and ], thus he joined famous New York City ] band ], replacing Richard Bacchus on guitar. He was with D Generation from ] to ] and recorded on their final album "'']''", Youth co-wrote one of the tracks "''Sunday Secret Saints''" with ].

			From 1998 until 1999 he was the guitarist for Chrome Locust, and is featured on one of their albums. During the summer of 1999, he successfully auditioned for Danzig. When original ] guitarist Damien (]) decided not to join the band for their reunion tour, Todd was asked to replace him. He only had 3 months to practice and learn the Samhain and Danzig sets. Although not an "original" member of Samhain, fans welcomed him to the lineup, some even mistaking him for Damien. Todd was also the mastermind behind the ] album with ] and ].

			Youth also played with Motorhead for a short time when Philip Campbell's mother passed away and he was unable to continue on tour.

			Since 2004, Todd has led LA rockers

	==Discography==		==Discography==
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	* '']'' - (1991)		* '']'' - (1991)
	* ''My Woman from Tokyo'' - (1995)		* ''My Woman from Tokyo'' - (1995)

			===With The Homewreckers===
			====Single====
			* ''Unknown Title'' - {1996)

			===With ]===
			====Album====
			*'']'' - (1999)
			====EP====
			*''Prohibition'' - (1998)
			====Single====
			*''Helpless'' - (1998)


	==External links==		==External links==

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Todd Schofield (born 15 May 1971), more commonly known by the stage name Todd Youth, is a punk rock and hardcore musician. He has played guitar, primarily around the New Jersey and New York area in a number of notable bands; he is currently a member of the Chelsea Smiles.

Biography

Youth grew up in northern New Jersey and started playing as young as 12 years old (hence the name Youth) in several New York City hardcore bands. He made his playing debut with Agnostic Front in 1984 but did not play on any recordings. Youth also appeared for New York City act Warzone until around 1986. He joined Murphy's Law (another New York City band) that year, recording on various works with them, including two full-length albums, Youth performed with them until 1995.

After leaving Murphy's Law, and he recorded a single with a band named The Homewreckers in 1996. Around this time Youth evolved his style from hardcore to implementing some of his 70s punk influences, such as New York Dolls, Dead Boys and The Heartbreakers, thus he joined famous New York City glam punk band D Generation, replacing Richard Bacchus on guitar. He was with D Generation from 1996 to 1998 and recorded on their final album "Through The Darkness", Youth co-wrote one of the tracks "Sunday Secret Saints" with Jesse Malin.

From 1998 until 1999 he was the guitarist for Chrome Locust, and is featured on one of their albums. During the summer of 1999, he successfully auditioned for Danzig. When original Samhain guitarist Damien (Pete Marshall) decided not to join the band for their reunion tour, Todd was asked to replace him. He only had 3 months to practice and learn the Samhain and Danzig sets. Although not an "original" member of Samhain, fans welcomed him to the lineup, some even mistaking him for Damien. Todd was also the mastermind behind the Son Of Sam album with London May and Steve Zing.

Youth also played with Motorhead for a short time when Philip Campbell's mother passed away and he was unable to continue on tour.

Since 2004, Todd has led LA rockers The Chelsea Smiles