The Slackers
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The Slackers are one of the most notable bands to emerge from the New York City ska scene. Formed in 1991, the band has honed a unique sound with mixes of ska, reggae, soul, swing, garage rock, and jazz. The Slackers have become a staple of the worldwide ska scene by releasing consistently better music and extensively touring North America, Europe, and elsewhere.
Several side projects have stemmed from the band including the Dave Hillyard Rocksteady 7 and the SKAndalous All Stars
Lineup
- Vic Ruggerio - Keyboards, Vocals
- Marq "Q-Maxx 4:20" Lyn - Vocals
- TJ Scanlon - Guitar
- Dave Hillyard - Saxophone
- Glenn Pine - Trombone
- Marcus Geard - bass
- Ara Babajian - Drums
Former Members
Albums
- Better Late Than Never — 1996
- Redlight — 1997
- The Question — 1998
- Live at Ernesto's — 2000
- Wasted Days — 2001
- The Slackers and Friends — 2002
- Close My Eyes — 2003
- International War Criminal EP — 2004
External Links
- The Slackers official homepage (http://www.theslackers.com)