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One of New York’s most notable ska bands, the Slackers formed in Brooklyn in 1991 and have played the world over many times since. Their first release was an eponymous self-released album, distributed by Moon Records in 1993 on cassette. Their first real debut is “Better Late Than Never” on moon ska records. Coming out in 1996, this album saw a movement to more traditional ska music, as opposed to their earlier two-tone and garage influences. It was produced by Victor Rice, a noted ska/reggae producer, who also played bass for them at one point.

Band members are as follows:
Vic Ruggiero - Keyboards, Vocals
Jay “Agent Jay” Nugent - Guitar
Dave Hillyard - Saxophone
Glen Pine - Trombone, Vocals
Marcus Geard - Bass
Ara Babajian - Drums

Former members and contributors:
Marq “Q-Maxx 4:20” Lyn - Vocals
TJ Scanlon - Guitar
Luis “Zulu” Zuluaga - Drums
Jeremy “Mush One” Mushlin - Trumpet, Vocals
Allen Teboul - Drums
Dunia Best- Vocals, Flute
Jeff “King Django” Baker - Trombone
Tobias Fields - Congas
Eric “E-ROC” Singer - Alto Saxophone
Victor Rice - Bass
Dave Hahn - lead guitar
Justin Redekop- Trumpet

The next album released was Redlight, on Hellcat Records in 1997. This album solidified their sound and further fixed the line-up.
The band released its latest album, entitled Self Medication, in May of 2008.

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ska, reggae, rocksteady, traditional ska, trad ska
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arthur1921 wrote:
3 hours ago

crazy, crazy, crazy aaahhh!

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fuckxyeahh wrote:
18 days ago

Yeah, I saw on their twitter that they're in Berlin and they're recording. Ahh, thank god.

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spaztacular wrote:
18 days ago

Yeah they're recording as we speak

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HeySuburbia wrote:
last month

lost and found is great. Can't wait for their next studio LP out in spring 2010

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willemdekam wrote:
last month

yeaaah lost and found!!

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spaztacular wrote:
last month

But they DO tour almost non-stop. Oh cheers for using my photo as your avatar. Glad you like it ;o)

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fuckxyeahh wrote:
last month

Holy fuck, it was one of the best shows I've been to. They should tour non-stop. Nothing but love for them.. Nothing.

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EssienPopoola wrote:
last month

Loved the show - and the after party tunes. Cheers!

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cabistron wrote:
last month

Great show in Barcelona!!!!

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MarcheVa wrote:
last month

Ska Ska Ska

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WalkingOn wrote:
last month

hey, huge slackers fan here. does anyone have the track, "when i find a place where i belong" ?

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Yamber wrote:
September 2009

COME TO YORK, ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :(

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I_am_so_RuDe wrote:
September 2009

lol you are right wtf? but slackers are great anyway :D

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Jinxd wrote:
September 2009

where is Self Medication in the albums?! I know it's new but its not THAT new...

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fuckxyeahh wrote:
August 2009

Married girl don't you wanna smoke a little marijuana?

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issaho wrote:
August 2009

best concert ever ! brazil 2008 at inferno, são paulo =)

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mudhold wrote:
August 2009

Best Ska band ever... and Vic is one cool guy!

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gunowakonski wrote:
August 2009

minha Meninao

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gomezeroles wrote:
July 2009

The Slackers es una rifades de bandaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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dielucky wrote:
July 2009

love the hell out this band! I own almost everything they have ever put out.

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The Slackers - Lost & Found and more!

6 Oct 2009 | from www.theslackers.com

Hi everyone, thanks for the support on the recent east coast gigs. As we get ready for the next round of touring in canada and europe, I wanted to write to everyone about our latest release to be, "Lost & Found. …

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