M-80 (band)
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M-80 is a punk band formed in Rhode Island
, July of 1999. The original line-up was Jeff Hanks (Guitar) and Dave Ladin (Vocals/Guitar) from the Rhode Island Ska/Punk band Racketball and Christian Blaney (Vocals/Bass) and Paul Sumner (Drums) of the local Rhode Island hardcore/punk band Arson Family. In 2002 Paul Sumner was replaced by Brian Bacon on drums. Brian was also a former member of Racketball. In 2003 Dave Ladin left M-80 to form Badfish
: A Tribute to Sublime. At that point Jonny Safford stepped in as the new singer and lead guitar player. In that same year, they played on the Warped Tour
and had a licensing deal with Fox Broadcasting Company
. They also secured a sponsorship from Budweiser
beer. Later in 2003 the M-80 track "Fight You For No Reason" appeared on the CD Future Icons put out by Atlantic Records
which was given away free with an issue of Blender Magazine.
In 2004, founding member Christian Blaney left M-80 and the band broke up. They reunited in November of 2009. The current line-up is Jeff Hanks, Christian Blaney, Jonny Safford and Paul Sumner.
The band released several full length CDs as well as a number of singles.
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
, July of 1999. The original line-up was Jeff Hanks (Guitar) and Dave Ladin (Vocals/Guitar) from the Rhode Island Ska/Punk band Racketball and Christian Blaney (Vocals/Bass) and Paul Sumner (Drums) of the local Rhode Island hardcore/punk band Arson Family. In 2002 Paul Sumner was replaced by Brian Bacon on drums. Brian was also a former member of Racketball. In 2003 Dave Ladin left M-80 to form Badfish
Badfish
Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime is a tribute band dedicated to playing the music of Sublime and not to be confused with the original "Badfish" from Southern California. The group is named after a song appearing on the album 40oz. to Freedom...
: A Tribute to Sublime. At that point Jonny Safford stepped in as the new singer and lead guitar player. In that same year, they played on the Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
and had a licensing deal with Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
. They also secured a sponsorship from Budweiser
Budweiser
Budweiser is a German adjective describing something or someone from the city of České Budějovice in Southern Bohemia, Czech Republic.Beer brewing in České Budějovice dates back to the 13th century...
beer. Later in 2003 the M-80 track "Fight You For No Reason" appeared on the CD Future Icons put out by Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
which was given away free with an issue of Blender Magazine.
In 2004, founding member Christian Blaney left M-80 and the band broke up. They reunited in November of 2009. The current line-up is Jeff Hanks, Christian Blaney, Jonny Safford and Paul Sumner.
The band released several full length CDs as well as a number of singles.
Discography
- 1999 - Self Titled 12 Song CD
- 2000 - "Don't Take It Away"
- 2002 - "Put Down the BB Gun"
- 2004 - "American Road"