One of New York's most notable ska bands, the Slackers formed in Brooklyn i… Read Full Bio ↴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.
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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The Slackers Lyrics
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@ujabroni9738
One of the best songs they've ever done .
@CASHXRAT
Big fan of ska and reggae and punk and all combinations thereof. First time hearing The Slackers. Really good shit.
@erisdiscordia5429
I'm just littering links tonight lol! Ever heard of the bandits of the acoustic revolution?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMJnShBRSq8
@crackrocksteady42
It takes talent and a lotta heart to nail those slow skankin' grooves like these cats can.
@trancedsailor
the best ska song I've ever heard.
@brianmodum5312
Saw the Slackers in Riverside CA at Romanos oh man the played synced properly I even got a couple pictures with Vick up at the bar what a delight I was high and he looked High 2 nice job!
@veedle18
i wished they played philly every weekend. i love them sooooo much
@ctproductions203
even just 3 years ago, the slackers didnt have as much of a following as they do now. Since 1996 and still blowing my mind! Peace and love.
@frank71413fv
Love this band.gonna see them tonite at slidebar in fullerton
@Apacolyptic
Frank Vargas ah yes. Orange County’s house of Ska and reggae. Hope it was fun!