The Black Pacific was a
punk rock music project that was started in 2010 by
Jim Lindberg
James William Lindberg (born July 26, 1965) is an American singer and guitarist. Active since the 1980s, when he played in local bands in his early career, he is best known as the songwriter and lead singer of the punk rock band Pennywise, w ...
, the vocalist of
Pennywise, and two previously unknown members, Alan Vega (drums) and Davey Latter (bass). They were signed to
SideOneDummy Records
SideOneDummy Records is an independent record label based in Los Angeles. It was founded in 1995 by Bill Armstrong and Joe Sib. The label began as a way for them to release music for their friends' bands. Thereafter SideOneDummy launched the care ...
and their self-titled debut album was released on September 14, 2010.
On October 8, 2010, some line-up changes were announced by the band:
Marc Orrell
Marc John Orrell (born November 7, 1982) is an American guitarist known for being a former member of the Boston Celtic Punk band the Dropkick Murphys. He joined the band in 2000, he was 17 years old, while they were recording '' Sing Loud, Sin ...
, formerly of
celtic punk
Celtic punk is punk rock mixed with traditional Celtic music.
Celtic punk bands often play traditional Irish, Welsh or Scottish folk and political songs, as well as original compositions.P. Buckley, ''The Rough Guide to Rock'' (London: Rough Gu ...
band
Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys are an American Celtic punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996. Singer and bassist Ken Casey has been the band's only constant member. Other current members include drummer Matt Kelly (1997– ), singer Al Barr (199 ...
has joined the band as second guitarist, and Gavin Caswell has joined as bassist, replacing Davey Latter who had to return to his drumming duties with his other band Everest.
In June 2010 (shortly after the completion of their first album), Jim announced that the Black Pacific had plans to release more music in the future. He also remarked that they had more songs written than could fit on their first album, and that (in June 2010) they had another batch of songs ready to record.
Band members
;Current members
*
Jim Lindberg
James William Lindberg (born July 26, 1965) is an American singer and guitarist. Active since the 1980s, when he played in local bands in his early career, he is best known as the songwriter and lead singer of the punk rock band Pennywise, w ...
- lead vocals, guitar (2010–2012)
*Alan Vega - drums, percussion (2010–2012)
*
Marc Orrell
Marc John Orrell (born November 7, 1982) is an American guitarist known for being a former member of the Boston Celtic Punk band the Dropkick Murphys. He joined the band in 2000, he was 17 years old, while they were recording '' Sing Loud, Sin ...
- guitar (2010–2012)
*Gavin Caswell - bass (2010–2012)
;Former members
*Davey Latter - bass (2010)
Discography
*''
The Black Pacific
The Black Pacific was a punk rock music project that was started in 2010 by Jim Lindberg, the vocalist of Pennywise, and two previously unknown members, Alan Vega (drums) and Davey Latter (bass). They were signed to SideOneDummy Records and the ...
'' (2010)
Music videos
* "The System" (2010)
* "Living with Ghosts" (2010)
References
External links
The Black Pacificofficial website
The Black Pacificon
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Musical groups established in 2010
American musical trios
Punk rock groups from California
2010 establishments in California
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