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, consisting of members of

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and

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. They were active from 1995 to 2001, and again from 2007 on.

Career

In late 1995,

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after the breakup of his band

, decided to get together with longtime friend Steve Soto (former member of

and

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) to write some material. They started writing songs and soon noticed that something special was taking place. They soon gathered Sandy Hansen (

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( Face to Face), and

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) to form 22 Jacks. In February 1996, 22 Jacks went to The Sandbox studio in

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and recorded 12 songs which became the "Uncle Bob" record. With the three final additions to the band already having prior commitments, Sib and Soto went on a search for replacements to solidify the lineup. They found

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, and Face to Face), and Bill Fraenza. Before a fourth album could be recorded, 22 Jacks called it quits around 2001 as Sib left the band to concentrate on the future of

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. Following the breakup, Soto went on to reform

and Medeles also joined the reunion of

as their new drummer. During its six-year lifespan 22 Jacks toured with numerous bands, including

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, Face to Face,

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. They also sang back up for

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on a song for a

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Tribute album. This helped spark a friendship that lead to Joey Ramone showing up at 22 Jacks concerts and even singing a song or two with them.

Reunion and Soto's death

On December 13, 2007, Punkbands.com reported that 22 Jacks had reformed to play three shows in

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in January 2008, making it their first performance together since breaking up in 2001. On one of the dates, they were supported by

. It was also announced that there may be a follow-up to that tour. As of this moment, the band has not yet expressed plans for a new studio album. On June 27, 2018, founding member Steve Soto died suddenly in his sleep at the age of 54 just days after finishing a tour with his band The Adolescents.

Members

- Vocals (1995–2001; 2007 – present) * Bill Fraenza - Guitars (1995–2001; 2007 – present) * James Achor - Bass (2007 – present) *

- Drums (1995–2001; 2007 – present)

Former members

* Steve Soto - Vocals, Guitars (1995–2001; 2007–2018, died 2018) *

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- Bass *

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- Bass *

- Bass * C.J. Ramone - Bass *

- Bass *

- Guitar * Sandy Hansen - Drums *

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- Guitar

Discography

Albums

*''Uncle Bob'' (1996) *''Overserved'' (1998) *''Going North'' (1999)

Splits

*22 Jacks ("Breakin'") & Clowns for Progress ("Insect") (7" Vinyl) *22 Jacks ("Fall") & The Smooths ("Sin Supposed To Be") (7" Vinyl) *22 Jacks ("Passport") & Mess ("You're a Drag & Five-O") (7" Vinyl) *22 Jacks ("Sky") & Wank ("Larry Brown") (7" Vinyl)

Singles

*"Swallow" (7" Vinyl)

Box sets

*''Twenty-Two Jacks'' (1998)

References

External links

22 Jacks fan site
{{DEFAULTSORT:22 Jacks Punk rock groups from California Musical groups established in 1995 Musical groups disestablished in 2001 Musical groups reestablished in 2007 Musical quintets Rock music supergroups BYO Records artists