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The Urge was formed in 1987 by drummer Jeff Herschel, bassist Karl Grable, guitarist Pat Malecek, and singer Steve Ewing in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Combining multiple styles of music - including ska, thrash, metal, funk, reggae, and hip hop - the band would become infamous throughout the midwest and beyond for its highly energetic live shows, blistering musicianship, and rabid fan base.
The original Urge lineup debuted in 1989 with the cassette-only Bust Me Dat Forty, followed a year later by the LP Puttin’ the Backbone Back. After the addition of trombonist Matt Kwiatkowski, the group released 1992’s Magically Delicious; later the group added trombonist/keyboardist Todd Painter and saxophonist/keyboardist Bill Reiter, and in 1993 recorded the live LP Fat Babies in the Mix. After Herschel and Malecek left the band in 1994, guitarist Jerry Jost and drummer John Pessoni joined the lineup, and subsequent touring with 311 helped The Urge win a number of new fans. The 1995 release of Receiving the Gift of Flavor was so successful that it brought the band to the attention of Epic’s Immortal imprint, which reissued the LP in 1996.
After constant touring with the likes of labelmates Korn and Incubus, Master of Styles was released in 1998, containing the hit “Jump Right In” which featured singer Nick Hexum of 311.
The original Urge lineup debuted in 1989 with the cassette-only Bust Me Dat Forty, followed a year later by the LP Puttin’ the Backbone Back. After the addition of trombonist Matt Kwiatkowski, the group released 1992’s Magically Delicious; later the group added trombonist/keyboardist Todd Painter and saxophonist/keyboardist Bill Reiter, and in 1993 recorded the live LP Fat Babies in the Mix. After Herschel and Malecek left the band in 1994, guitarist Jerry Jost and drummer John Pessoni joined the lineup, and subsequent touring with 311 helped The Urge win a number of new fans. The 1995 release of Receiving the Gift of Flavor was so successful that it brought the band to the attention of Epic’s Immortal imprint, which reissued the LP in 1996.
After constant touring with the likes of labelmates Korn and Incubus, Master of Styles was released in 1998, containing the hit “Jump Right In” which featured singer Nick Hexum of 311.
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dnpinthepp wrote:
It blew my mind when I realized the Urge didn't get the same radio play they got in STL everywhere else.
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plahoop wrote:
Seeing the Steve Ewing Band at Olivette on the Go. I love STL.
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
fuck yeah!! got tickets for the November 11th gig!! :D
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cbarnhart wrote:
Put on an Amazing show Saturday in St. Louis!
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DogmaChain wrote:
Today was awesome, cant wait till thanks giving for you guys.
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mattmikewitt wrote:
So fucking pumped for today!!! Cake, Bush, and Chevelle are opening for The Urge in St. Louis!!!
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KidVenom wrote:
I'm so glad they are back togther
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OptimusDan wrote:
@gregor104: GREAT NEWS :D
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Zach216 wrote:
THIS NEWS IS SO INCREDIBLE and I'm blasting TOO MUCH STEREO right now, hellyeah!
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mattmikewitt wrote:
P.T.M.F.U.S. Play the mother fucking Urge shit! You heard the best so fuck the rest! Play that mother fucking Urge shit!!!
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gregor104 wrote:
@OptimusDan They are back together and making new music!
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OptimusDan wrote:
I miss this band, they were awesome [2]
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KidVenom wrote:
@FjordSweetFjord How true this really is.
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Zach216 wrote:
I really like Master of Styles and I think Too Much Stereo is an underrated masterpiece, outstanding songs and phenomenal production to go along with them!
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kukatz wrote:
listening to early 90's German Black Flag / Bl'ast! influenced band called Urge.
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
If you grew up in the suburbs around St. Louis during the 90's, this band was a soundtrack to your childhood :)
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Elementree1 wrote:
Please check our music out for fans of: Sublime, 311, Pepper, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Rebelution, Bob Marley, Michael Franti, SOJA, Slighty Stoopid....ect We are a fresh new band out of Cincinnati Ohio, genre bending music and a message that must be heard. Our last fm page is: http://www.last.fm/music/theohms Our myspace page is: http://www.myspace.com/ohms Our homepage is: http://www.ohmsmusic.com U.N.I.T.Y.
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Phlunked wrote:
Barely remember these guys.
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Jim19 wrote:
I miss this band, they were awesome
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SubUmbra wrote:
GOIN TO THA LIQUOR STO!!!!!!!!!
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