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Honest Don's Records
Honest Don's Records was a subsidiary label based in San Francisco, California, set up along with Pink & Black Records by Fat Wreck Chords to release material by bands that didn't fit within the roster at Fat. The label ceased trading around 2003 with the Nerf Herder EP " My E.P.". Some of the bands were absorbed into the Fat roster, whilst others moved on. Catalog They released a number of albums, each of which would have a unique variant on the record labels name: Bands * Bad Astronaut * Big In Japan * Chixdiggit * Citizen Fish * Dance Hall Crashers * Diesel Boy * Dogpiss * Fluf * Hagfish * Inspection 12 * J Church * Limp * Mad Caddies * MDC * The Muffs * Nerf Herder * The Other * The Real McKenzies * The Riverdales * Squirtgun * Submissives * Teen Idols See also * List of record labels File:Alvinoreyguitarboogie.jpg File:AmMusicBunk78.jpg File:Bingola1011b.jpg Lists of record labels cover record labels, brands or trademarks associated with marketing of musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fat Mike
Michael John Burkett (born January 16, 1967), known professionally as Fat Mike, is an American musician and producer. He is the bassist and lead vocalist for the punk rock band NOFX and the bassist for the punk rock supergroup cover band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. Fat Mike started out with his first band False Alarm in 1982. He credits Joe Escalante of the Vandals for introducing him to punk rock when he was 13 at a summer camp. Musical career While attending Beverly Hills High School, Mike began his musical career with the band False Alarm. After the band split up in 1983, he met Eric Melvin and Erik Sandin and formed the original line-up of NOFX. He has also appeared as a guest-vocalist on a number of other bands' tracks including "Peter Brady" on Screeching Weasel's 1993 album, ''Anthem for a New Tomorrow''. Other appearances include "Beware" by Randy, "Mr. Coffee" and "Lazy" by Lagwagon. Mike can also be heard heckling and requesting "Free Bird" at the end of the Luna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Other (punk Band)
Rich Kids on LSD (RKL) was a Californian hardcore punk band formed in 1982 in Montecito, California, a suburb of Santa Barbara. They were associated with the "Nardcore" scene that evolved out of nearby Oxnard. Their music expanded over the years from West Coast hardcore to a mix of hardcore with rock and metal elements. This style, along with touring, made them very popular on the European scene, especially among skaters in the 1980s and 1990s. Guitarist Chris Rest was the band's only consistent member. History Formative years The initial members of RKL got together at an early age. Chris Rest and Bomer Manzullo (sometimes credited as 'Bomber') were playing together and had asked Joey Cape to join as a second guitarist. Cape told them he would only join if Jason Sears could be the singer. Rest knew Sears from elementary school and youth soccer.Hiller, Joachim (Dec 2011, Jan 2012)'' :de:Ox-Fanzine, Ox-Fanzine'' Cape was frequently unavailable due to being grounded much of the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Me First & The Gimme Gimmes
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes (often shortened to just Me First or the Gimmes) are a punk rock supergroup and cover band that formed in San Francisco in 1995. The band's lineup consists of Spike Slawson, Fat Mike, Joey Cape, and Dave Raun. Chris Shiflett is a former member. The Gimmes work exclusively as a cover band. They specialize in rapid-fire punk interpretations of a wide range of songs, often with a humorous edge. The band is named after a children's book of the same name by Gerald G. Jampolsky and Diane V. Cirincione. History The band's first release came with 1995's ''Denver'', a 7" single released on band member Fat Mike's record label Fat Wreck Chords, featuring two John Denver covers. The band released four more singles in 1996 and 1997, each on a different label and named after the artist covered on that particular release, as well as some compilation appearances. Their first full-length album, ''Have a Ball'', was released July 29, 1997, and is still their be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guitarded
''Guitarded'' is the second album by the San Francisco Bay Area pop punk band, Limp, released on February 23, 1999. The album was critically described as "by-the-numbers pop-punk" by Andy Hinds. Despite the lack of critical acclaim, the album gained popularity through heavy rotation on college radio, giving it more airplay than any other Honest Don's Records album. As with the band's other albums, it was produced by Ryan Greene. Mark deSalvo designed the album cover.Leslie West Leslie West (born Leslie Abel Weinstein; October 22, 1945 – December 23, 2020) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was the co-founder, guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the rock band Mountain. Life and career Early years: 1 ... used this album's title and cover art for his 2004 album of the same name. Track listing #"Entertainer" – 2:31 #"Bike Ride" – 1:45 #"Passed Out" – 2:26 #"Lost and Found" – 3:29 #"Fine Girl" – 1:04 #"Decision" – 2:17 #"Bag Lunch" – 2:32 #"Tomor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fluf
Fluf (stylized as fluf) is a punk rock band formed in San Diego in 1992. History O (Otis Barthoulameu - vocals, guitar) and Jonny Donhowe (bass guitar) formed the band after their previous band, Olivelawn, split up, recruiting drummer Miles Gillett.Strong, Martin C. (2003) ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, , p. 742-3 After several seven-inch singles (including a cover version of PJ Harvey's " Sheela Na Gig"), the band's debut album was released in 1993. Generally known as ''Mangravy'', each physical format had a different title.Bush, John " Fluf Biography, Allmusic, retrieved 2010-11-21Augusto, Troy J.Fluf/Olivelawn, ''Trouser Press'', retrieved 2010-11-21 A second album followed in 1994 (''Home Improvements'', also released on vinyl as ''Whitey on the Moon'' and on cassette as ''Stocking the Lake With Brown Trout''), and in 1996 Donhowe left, to be replaced by Josh Higgins. This line-up recorded their major label (MCA) debut ''Waikiki'' (1997) and ''Road Rage'' (1998 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Born On The First Of July
''Born on the First of July'' is the second album by the Canadian pop punk band Chixdiggit, released in 1998. It was reissued in 2013. The band supported the album by touring with, among others, the Groovie Ghoulies and the Hi-Fives. Its first single was "Chupacabras". Production The album was produced by Ryan Greene. It was recorded at Sundae Sound, in Calgary, where the band's new drummer, Dave Alcock, worked as an engineer. ''Born on the First of July'' includes an unlisted cover version of Sylvia's "Nobody". Critical reception The '' Deseret News'' wrote that "Ryan Greene's production ups the crunch quotient and downplays the melodic side, but it doesn't detract too much." The '' Calgary Herald'' thought that there was "nothing fancy to this 13-track, 24-minute disc of rock for suburban punks." ''The Hamilton Spectator'' deemed the album "snappy, melodic two-minute pop songs itha '77-era punk rock attack." The ''Windsor Star'' concluded that "Chixdiggit have produced a ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hagfish (album)
''Hagfish'' is the third and final studio album by the American rock band Hagfish, released in March 1998 on Honest Don's Records, a subsidiary label of Fat Wreck Chords. The album was reworked following a long delay with the band's previous label, London Records, who rejected the band's initial offering and eventually dropped the group. Bill Stevenson and Stephen Egerton would both reprise their roles as producers, having previously worked with the band on '' Rocks Your Lame Ass''. An early version of "18 Days" (originally titled "New Year's Song") and a live version of "Twisting" previously appeared as b-sides to the "Happiness" promotional single in 1995. Alternate versions of "Hand" and "Agent 37" later appeared on the compilation album '' That Was Then, This Is Then'' in 2001. Track listing All songs written by George Stroud Reagan III and Hagfish except where noted. # "Anniversary Song" – 2:26 # "Band" – 2:29 # "Envy" – 2:20 # "18 Days" – 1:05 # "Hand" – 2:3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hagfish (band)
Hagfish were an American rock band originated in Sherman, Texas that rose to notoriety via performances in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas, Texas, drawing influences from both punk rock and alternative rock. The lineup included lead vocalist George Stroud Reagan III, guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Doni Blair and drummer Tony Barsotti for the majority of the band's career, including nearly all of their recorded work. Formed by the Blair brothers in 1991, Hagfish emerged with contemporaries Tripping Daisy and Toadies as part of the 1990s Dallas/Fort Worth alternative rock scene and were also heavily influenced by the Descendents/All, whose members recorded and produced two of the band's studio albums. After officially disbanding in 2001, Hagfish have reunited occasionally for live performances. History Formation, early years and ''Buick Men'' (1991–1994) Hagfish was formed in Dallas, Texas when brothers, guitarist Zach Blair and bassist Doni Blair met drummer Banning Ly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venus Envy (album)
Diesel Boy is an American punk rock band from Santa Rosa, California, United States. They were formed in 1993 and were active until 2002. In 2022, they announced they would release a new album for SBÄM in 2023. They have a 7" on Fat Wreck Chords, 4 full-length albums released on Honest Don's Records and a split EP with the band Divit that was released on Coldfront Records. History The band was formed in summer 1993, and soon after the world was introduced to their clever use of puns with their 7" release on Fat Wreck Chords, aptly titled '' Strap on Seven Inch'', with four tracks, the first of which was "Titty Twister". Shortly afterwards in September 1996, ''Cock Rock'' would be released as their debut full length, released on Honest Don's Records, a partner label of Fat Wreck Chords, for which Diesel Boy was the flagship band. Ryan Greene produced all four albums the band would eventually release. The band toured relentlessly from 1995 to 2002. It is estimated that they pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teen Idols
The Teen Idols were a pop punk band originally from Nashville, Tennessee. They were formed in 1992 by Phillip Hill and originally broke up in 2003. The band reunited in 2008 in Chicago, Illinois, with a retooled lineup before breaking up again in 2010."Teen Idols (1992-2010). ''Punknews.org''. June 10, 2010. History The band was formed in 1992 in and quickly gained local popularity while playing at venues such as and receiving frequent airplay on Nashville college radio. During t ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chixdiggit!
Chixdiggit ( ) is a Canadian pop punk band formed in Calgary, Alberta. The band performed internationally, and released a number of studio albums, mainly with light-hearted pop songs, usually about girls and relationships. History In 1990 K.J. Jansen, Mark O'Flaherty and Mike Eggermont started selling T-shirts imprinted with the Chixdiggit logo at their high-school, although at this stage the band did not exist. Sales of the shirts provided the band with enough money to purchase a drum kit. However, none of the band members had any musical experience nor did any of the members own instruments (except O'Flaherty who owned a classical guitar). Eggermont took up playing bass and Jansen took up playing guitar as well as becoming the lead vocalist for the band. By 1991 the three had formed the band and they started playing a few shows in 1992 while working on their instrumental skills. By 1993 the band was playing regularly in venues around Calgary. In 1995 they performed at a large ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Riverdales
The Riverdales were an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, United States, made up of Screeching Weasel members. Bassist Dan Vapid (Dan Schafer) and guitarist Ben Weasel (Ben Foster) are heavily influenced by the Ramones' sound and both serve as front-men, sharing lead vocals for the band. The Riverdales' original run lasted from 1994-1997. They reformed in 2003 to record their third studio album, and then parted ways until they once again reformed in 2008 and released a fourth studio album in July, 2009. The band's fifth studio album, ''Tarantula'', was released digitally on June 8, 2010 and on CD and vinyl on June 22, 2010. The band broke up in March 2011 after a fight that broke out during a Screeching Weasel performance. History Named after the small town of Riverdale from the Archie Comics, the Riverdales formed in 1994. The founding members, Ben Foster (guitar), Dan Schafer (bass), and Dan Sullivan (drums) were all former members of Screeching Weasel which ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
