The Jada Kings were an American

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band formed in

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in 2006. They were most well known for their

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''Better Late Than Never'', released on

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in September 2007. Their

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"Sparkplug" and alternative

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"She'll Be Around" charted on Sweden's

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and Norway's

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. Their lineup included

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Marc Holt,

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Ryan Tate,

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Jason Lee, and

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Mike Stahl. In early 2007, the group won the People's Choice Poll at the annual VEISHEA festival and opened tour dates with

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, Eve 6 and

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. They announced a hiatus in 2009 following a riot after a sold-out performance in

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, Minneapolis.

Discography

*''Better Late Than Never'' (2007) (

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) *''Moonshine / Dancin (2006) ( 45", Kickstart Records)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jada Kings Rock music groups from Minnesota Musical groups from the Twin Cities Musical groups established in 2006 Musical groups disestablished in 2009