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Washington DC, United States (1999 – present)
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists are an indie/punk band, with roots in traditional rock. They formed while Leo was living in Washington, DC, but now have members based around the northeast United States. Leo came from Bloomfield, New Jersey.
The band consists of singer-songwriter and guitarist Ted Leo, bassist Marty ‘Violence’ Key, and drummer Chris Wilson. After his previous band, Chisel, broke up in the late 1990s, Ted recorded the Tej Leo(?) Rx Pharmacists album in 1999, followed by the Treble in Trouble EP in 2000.
His next album, 2001’s The Tyranny of Distance, quickly gained him a cult following and critical praise. Dave Lerner and Chris Wilson became permanent members of the band during the tour that year, as did keyboard player Dorien Garry. James Canty (ex-Nation of Ulysses, Make-Up, etc.) also played with the band during this time.
The album Hearts of Oak followed in 2003, which also saw the release of the concert film Dirty Old Town and the Tell Balgeary, Balgury is Dead EP. Garry left the band before the recording of 2004’s Shake the Sheets, which has led them into their current setup as a power trio. The new record featured fewer obscure references and more overt political content than his previous releases did, though his music has always been known for its engagement with politics.
The band tours extensively around North America. Leo is a strict vegan. His brother Chris Leo is also a singer/songwriter and a member of The Lapse.
The band consists of singer-songwriter and guitarist Ted Leo, bassist Marty ‘Violence’ Key, and drummer Chris Wilson. After his previous band, Chisel, broke up in the late 1990s, Ted recorded the Tej Leo(?) Rx Pharmacists album in 1999, followed by the Treble in Trouble EP in 2000.
His next album, 2001’s The Tyranny of Distance, quickly gained him a cult following and critical praise. Dave Lerner and Chris Wilson became permanent members of the band during the tour that year, as did keyboard player Dorien Garry. James Canty (ex-Nation of Ulysses, Make-Up, etc.) also played with the band during this time.
The album Hearts of Oak followed in 2003, which also saw the release of the concert film Dirty Old Town and the Tell Balgeary, Balgury is Dead EP. Garry left the band before the recording of 2004’s Shake the Sheets, which has led them into their current setup as a power trio. The new record featured fewer obscure references and more overt political content than his previous releases did, though his music has always been known for its engagement with politics.
The band tours extensively around North America. Leo is a strict vegan. His brother Chris Leo is also a singer/songwriter and a member of The Lapse.
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Shake the Sheets
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Hearts of Oak
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Where Have All the Rude Boys Gone?
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Counting Down the Hours
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The One Who Got Us Out
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Little Dawn
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The Angels' Share
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Walking to Do
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Bleeding Powers
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Shake the Sheets
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The High Party
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Heart Problems
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Criminal Piece
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Better Dead Than Lead
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I'm a Ghost
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Shoutbox
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gaz_ wrote:
Haha he's such a legend.
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cara__ wrote:
We were all a bit gutted you never came to that bar with us last night. Fantastic night none the less, and you deserved way more than the 20 people that showed up.
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KissTheMoment wrote:
Ted Leo is playing a solo show in NJ this month: http://starbeat.blogspot.com/2009/12/ted-leo-to-perform-intimate-solo-show.html
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dregboy wrote:
@belialcar if you scour the internet you should be able to find mp3's for three new songs from the new album (even heroes have to die, the last days, and where was my brain?) and at least two videos of new songs (attivan eyes and some song about polaroids). go out and find them!
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vedder110 wrote:
hahaha, I have hearts next to all of the top 15 tracks except 12, Better Dead Than Lead
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BelialCar wrote:
Wonder how that new album is coming. Hope there's a tour scheduled for next summer or something
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alameda_ wrote:
how have i gone so long not listening to these guys......
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SeriousMoon wrote:
Take me back, Teddy :)
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ReluctantZero wrote:
Rogar that shit happens to me all the time >.<
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Rogar wrote:
I've heard good things about this band for years, and now that I finally checked them out, I'm kicking myself for waiting so long. This is SO GOOD.
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theworstisover wrote:
oh ted, please come back to indiana! the third time is always a charm goddamnit.
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sunwards wrote:
All cool bands go to Matador Records, Ted ;)
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Armagideon12 wrote:
words do not convey the awesomeness. parallel or together is so brilliant + fun to drive to. thank you ted leo<3 [2]
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rella987 wrote:
Wow last days is packed with great vocals
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SuckyMcCrapband wrote:
/rx
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lukewarmc0ffee wrote:
pure love for these guys
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lv_simo wrote:
Download his new song here: http://stereogum.com/archives/progress_report/progress-report-ted-leo-the-pharmacists_088461.html
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goodmorningz wrote:
words do not convey the awesomeness. parallel or together is so brilliant + fun to drive to. thank you ted leo<3
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adventuremouse wrote:
Just got Living with the Living with the limited bonus EP. One of the best albums I've bought, especially because of Sons Of Cain
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Padiddy wrote:
great band. vastly under-rated and what a sweaty guy! but how come living with the living isn't showing up? my fav album....
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Events
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Mar
11
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
The Grog Shop, Cleveland Heights, OH, Cleveland, United States
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Mar
12
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
The Crofoot, Pontiac, MI, Detroit, United States
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Mar
13
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
Bottom Lounge, Chicago, IL, Chicago, United States
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| 7 attendees
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Recent Activity
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SmokeyJoe5000 added Ted Leo and The Pharmacists to SmokeyJoe5000’s library. yesterday evening
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sillymofo wrote about Ted Leo and The Pharmacists in Monthly Top Tracks. yesterday evening
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Sfiera tagged Ted Leo and The Pharmacists with ‘location:us:dc:washington’. yesterday evening
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nea89 wrote about Ted Leo and The Pharmacists in The Shows. yesterday morning
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mooshiepoo, moniquesobomb, emma_liane and 4 other people added Ted Leo and The Pharmacists to their libraries. Tuesday evening
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Uncle_Max added Ted Leo and The Pharmacists to the lineup of Ted Leo and The Pharmacists at First Unitarian Church. Monday morning
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