The Mormons (band)
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The Mormons are a Los Angeles
based punk band, origin circa 1998, influenced by Devo
, Minor Threat
, Screeching Weasel
, Bad Brains
and Talking Heads
. Although no band members are members of the LDS Church, they wear outfits inspired by Mormon missionaries: bicycle helmets, backpacks, stud belts, Dickies, scatterings of facial hair and thrift store ties.
The Mormons have been featured in The Salt Lake Tribune
and L.A. Alternative. They have received a write-up in BYU
NewsNet.
The current band lineup consists of Patrick Jones (vocals), Vince O'Campo (guitar, vocals,[drums]), Drew Gale (Bass) and Dan Buccat (Drums, [guitar]).
As of January 2007, Louie Rodriguez (rhythm guitar), and Johnny (drums) have left the band. No official replacement has been announced for the Rhythm Guitar Position.
Los Ángeles
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based punk band, origin circa 1998, influenced by Devo
Devo
Devo is an American band formed in 1973 consisting of members from Kent and Akron, Ohio. The classic line-up of the band includes two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs and the Casales . The band had a #14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", and has maintained a cult...
, Minor Threat
Minor Threat
Minor Threat was an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C. in 1980 and disbanded in 1983. The band was relatively short-lived, but had a strong influence on the hardcore punk music scene, both stylistically and in establishing a "do it yourself" ethic for music distribution and...
, Screeching Weasel
Screeching Weasel
Screeching Weasel is an American punk rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1986 by Ben Weasel and John Jughead.Since their formation, Screeching Weasel have broken up and reformed numerous times with numerous line-up changes. Ben Weasel has been the only constant...
, Bad Brains
Bad Brains
Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
and Talking Heads
Talking Heads
Talking Heads were an American New Wave and avant-garde band formed in 1975 in New York City and active until 1991. The band comprised David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison...
. Although no band members are members of the LDS Church, they wear outfits inspired by Mormon missionaries: bicycle helmets, backpacks, stud belts, Dickies, scatterings of facial hair and thrift store ties.
The Mormons have been featured in The Salt Lake Tribune
The Salt Lake Tribune
The Salt Lake Tribune is the largest-circulated daily newspaper in the U.S. city of Salt Lake City. It is distributed by Newspaper Agency Corporation, which also distributes the Deseret News. The Tribune — or "Trib," as it is locally known — is currently owned by the Denver-based MediaNews Group....
and L.A. Alternative. They have received a write-up in BYU
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
NewsNet.
The current band lineup consists of Patrick Jones (vocals), Vince O'Campo (guitar, vocals,[drums]), Drew Gale (Bass) and Dan Buccat (Drums, [guitar]).
Band members
- Patrick Jones- vocals
- Vince O'Campo - guitar, bass
- joey- bass, guitar
- Dan buccat - drums
As of January 2007, Louie Rodriguez (rhythm guitar), and Johnny (drums) have left the band. No official replacement has been announced for the Rhythm Guitar Position.