The Golden Republic was an American

rock band A rock band or pop band is a small musical ensemble that performs rock music, pop music, or a related genre. A four-piece band is the most common configuration in rock and pop music. In the early years, the configuration was typically two guita ...

, originally formed in

Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City (abbreviated KC or KCMO) is the largest city in Missouri by population and area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 508,090 in 2020, making it the 36th most-populous city in the United States. It is the central ...

in 1999 under the name ''People'' by founding members Ben Grimes and Ryan Shank. In 2003, The Golden Republic signed with

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, releasing one album and one EP through the label. The band split up in December 2006 and Kenn Jankowski went on to form

The Republic Tigers The Republic Tigers is an American alternative rock band formed in Kansas City, Missouri by Kenn Jankowski (formerly of The Golden Republic) and Adam McGill. They were the first act to sign with Chop Shop Records (an imprint of Atlantic ...

Line-up

*Harry Anderson (bass) *Ben Grimes (guitar, lead vocals) *Kenn Jankowski (guitar, keyboards) *Ryan Shank (drums)

Discography

EPs

*''

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'', released September 21, 2004

Albums

*'' The Golden Republic'', released February 8, 2005

Compilations

* Their final single "Hemel Dalingen" was included on the compilation First Blood on

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in 2008.

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Golden Republic, The Rock music groups from Missouri Astralwerks artists Musical groups from Kansas City, Missouri Family musical groups