Bootstrappers was a band originally composed of guitarist

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, bassist

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, and drummer

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. After their first album, bassist Mike Watt was replaced by bassist Thom Kotik and drummer George Hurley was replaced by drummer

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Discography

*'' Bootstrappers'' (1989) *'' Gi=Go'' (1992)

References

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