Less Than Jake
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Less_Than_Jake is an American Ska Punk Band who issued several hit albums including, Anthem.
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[edit] About
Less_Than_Jake was formed in 1992 at Florida by "Chris Demakes" on guitar, "Vince Fiorelli" on drums and "Shaun Grief" on bass. After forming the band, Shaun became the roading and "Roger Manganelli" joins the group on bass. "Jessica Mills" was added into the group in 1993 to became their first horn player. In that same year, they issued their first 7" record, "Smoke Spot". Sooner, "Buddy Schaub" joins the band on trombone. In 1995, Buddy went to Europe with his friends so he was temporary replaced by, "Derron Nuhfer". He became a permanent member in August 1995.
Their debut album, Pezcore was released in August 1995 under Asian Man Records. After issuing of Pezcore, the group signed a recording contract under Capitol Records. In 1996, they released their album, Losing Streak. It features the singles, "Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts," "Jen Doesn't Like Me Anymore," and "Automatic". In 1997, Jessica left the group to concentrate on her teaching career. She was replaced by, "Pete Anna".
Their next album, Hello Rockview was released in 1998 under Capitol Records. It features the singles, "All My Best Friends Are Metalheads" "Last One Out Of Liberty City" and "History of A Boring Town" which landed at #39 on The Billboard Modern Rock Tracks. In 1999, they released their album, Pesto. Their next album, Borders and Boundaries was issued in September 2000. After the released, Derron left the band.
Their next album, Anthem was released in 2003 under Warner Bros. Records. It debuted at #45 on The Billboard 200 Albums Chart. It features the single, "The Science Of Selling Yourself Short" which landed #37 on Billboard Top 40 and spent their for five weeks. In 2006, their next album, In With The Out Crowd was released in 2006 under Sire Records. Last June 2008, they released their latest album, GNV Fla under their own label Sleep It Off Records. The album features the single, "All Time Low".
[edit] Members
Current Members
- Chris Demakes
- Roger Manganelli
- Vinnie Fiorello
- Buddy Schaub
- Peter "JR" Wasilewski
Former Members
- Shaun Grief
- Jessica Mills
- Derron Nuhfer
- Pete Anna
[edit] Awards & Certifications
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | U.S. Billboard 200 | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 45 | Anthem |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
2008 Tours
July 18, 2008 House of Blues- Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States
July 20, 2008 Gothic Theatre, Englewood, CO
July 23, 2008 Marquee Theatre, Tempe, Arizona
July 26, 2008 Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, California
[edit] Announcements
There are no announcements as of this time
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 1995 Asian Man |
 1996 No Idea |
 1998 Capitol |
 1999 Very Small |
 2000 FatWreck |
 2003 Sire |
 2006 Sire |
 2008 Sleep it Off |
[edit] Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Greased | No Idea |
| 1997 | Muppets | Liquid Meat |
| 2003 | Science of Selling Yourself | Import |
| 2006 | Absolution For Idiots | Sire |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
 1999 EMI |
 1999 Import |
 2004 Sire |
 2008 Teizko Japan |
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[edit] Trivia
- The band's name, Less Than Jake, came from the members referring to good and bad in relation to Vinnie's dog.
