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One of New York’s most notable 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 music, as opposed to their earlier and 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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  • spaztacular

    Check out the Bad Cards everybody http://www.last.fm/music/Bad+Cards

    last month
  • mudhold

    The gig yesterday in Zurich was amazing, they never disappoint live, thanks for the great evening! And the song "Attitude" is on their newest album called "The Radio" which consist only of cover songs.

    last month
  • Manoloxines

    Curtidos!

    last month
  • CapitalSuicide

    Please come to Vancouver!

    February 2012
  • timmycbc

    Amazing show in Sacramento last night. They have so much fun and energy. They played "attitude" by the misfits; is this recorded, or did I just hear one of the best things ever?

    February 2012
  • mariliafas

    saludos!

    January 2012
  • naVARO

    still productive, these guys! makes one remember why theyre the best band :P

    December 2011
  • BarackFlowbama

    RICHMOND TOMORROW.

    November 2011
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SUMMER WITH THE SLACKERS!

26 May 2012 | from www.theslackers.com

Hey everybody, so its getting warm outside and that means its time for the Slackers to play boat shows and festivals! We start out with a California weekend, Santa Barbara, the Ink N Iron Festival, and the San Diego. …

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