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Formed: 1992 in Gainesville, FL
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Group Members: Pete "JR" Wasilewski, Buddy Schaub, Derron Nuhfer, Roger Manganelli, Pete, Vinnie Fiorello, Chris Demakes, Shaun, Jessica Schaub
Biography: Although formed in 1992 as a power pop trio with heavy punk leanings, Less Than Jake steadily transformed into a ska-inspired punk band with the addition of a horn section. Vocalist/guitarist Chris Demakes, bassist Shaun, and drummer/lyricist Vinnie Fiorello formed the first incarnation of the group, ...Read full biography
Losing Streak
Losing Streak
Released: 1996
Label: EMI
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Less Than Jake's major-label debut, Losing Streak, is a reasonably engaging collection of frenzied, party-ready metallic ska-punk. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi ...Read full review
Losers, Kings, and Things We Don't Understand
Losers, Kings, and Things We Don't Understand
Released: 1995
Label: Cooking Vinyl Records
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Less Than Jake were far from novices when they entered the studio to record their 1995 debut album, Pezcore. Formed in 1992, they came into their own the following year with an exuberant blend of melodic ...Read full review
More Less Than Jake albums: Main Albums (11), Compilations (13), Singles & EPs (26), DVD/Video (3)
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