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| Name = The Mormons
| name = The Mormons
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| Origin = [[Los Angeles, California]], [[United States|USA]]
| origin = [[Los Angeles, California]], [[United States|USA]]
| Genre = [[Punk rock|Punk]]
| genre = [[Punk rock]]
| Years_active = 1998 – Present
| years_active = 1998–present
| Label = [[Nickel & Dime Records]]
| label = [[Nickel & Dime Records]]
| URL = [http://www.themormonsband.com/ Official website]
| website = [http://www.mormonsband.com/ Official website]
| Current_members = Patrick Jones<br> Vince O'campo<br> Jimmy Castillo<br> Joey Welcher<br>Kelly Kusumoto
| current_members = Patrick Jones<br> Vince O'campo<br> Johnny Ramirez<br> Pete Tintle<br>Tim Neumann
| Past_members = Louie Rodriguez<br> Johnny
| past_members = Jimmy Castillo<br>Tucker Robinson<br>Dan Buccat<br>Louie Rodriguez<br> Ryan Weik<br> Mike Lopez<br>Johnny Mesa
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'''The Mormons''' are an American [[punk rock]] band formed in 1998 in [[Los Angeles]]. The band's influences include [[Devo]], [[Minor Threat]], [[Screeching Weasel]], [[Bad Brains]] and [[Talking Heads]]. Although no band members are members of the [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|LDS Church]], they wear outfits inspired by Mormon missionaries: bicycle helmets, backpacks, stud belts, Dickies, scatterings of facial hair and thrift store ties.


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The Mormons have been featured in ''[[The Salt Lake Tribune]]''<ref>[https://www.sltrib.com/entertainment/ci_4778885 Culture Vulture: Mormons 'rock out correctly'], ''Salt Lake Tribune''</ref> and ''L.A. Alternative''.<ref>[http://www.laalternative.com/index.php/2006/04/07/side-stage-12/ Spotlighting the best of local music: the Mormons], ''Los Angeles Alternative''</ref> They have received a write-up in ''[[Brigham Young University|BYU]] NewsNet''.<ref>[http://newsnet.byu.edu/story.cfm/58781 These 'Mormons' Aren't LDS], ''BYU NewsNet''</ref>
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'''The Mormons''' are a [[Los Angeles]] based punk band, origin circa 1998, influenced by [[Devo]], [[Minor Threat]], [[Screeching Weasel]], [[Bad Brains]] and [[Talking Heads]]. Although no band members are members of the [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|LDS Church]], they wear outfits inspired by Mormon missionaries: bicycle helmets, backpacks, belts, pants, scatterings of facial hair and thrift store ties.


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The current band lineup consists of Patrick Jones (vocals), Vince O'Campo (guitar, vocals), Pete Tintle (guitar), Johnny Ramirez (Bass), and Tim Neumann (Drums).
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The Mormons have been featured in ''[[The Salt Lake Tribune]]''<ref>[https://www.sltrib.com/entertainment/ci_4778885 Culture Vulture: Mormons 'rock out correctly'], ''Salt Lake Tribune''</ref> and ''L.A. Alternative''.<ref>[http://www.laalternative.com/index.php/2006/04/07/side-stage-12/ Spotlighting the best of local music: the Mormons], ''Los Angeles Alternative''</ref> They have received a write-up in ''[[Brigham Young University|BYU]] NewsNet''.<ref>[http://newsnet.byu.edu/story.cfm/58781 These 'Mormons' Aren't LDS], ''BYU NewsNet''</ref>

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The current band lineup consists of Patrick Jones (vocals), Vince O'Campo (guitar, vocals,[drums]), Drew Gale (Bass) and Dan Buccat (Drums, [guitar]).


==Band members==
==Band members==
===Current line-up===
*Patrick Jones- vocals
*Patrick Jones- vocals <small>(1998–present)</small>
*Vince O'Campo - guitar, bass
*Vince O'Campo - guitar, bass <small>(1998–present)</small>
*joey- bass, guitar
*Johnny Ramirez - bass <small>(2022–present)</small>
*Dan buccat - drums
*Pete Tintle - rhythm guitar <small>(2008, 2013–present)</small>
*Tim Neumann - drums <small>(2022–present)</small>


===Past members===
*Jimmy Castillo - Bass, Guitar <small>(2001-2010 2012-2020)</small>
*Tucker Robinson - Drums, Guitar <small>(2013-2022)</small>
*Louie Rodriguez - rhythm guitar <small>(1999-2007)</small>
*Johnny Mesa - drums <small>(2003-2007)</small>
*Drew Gale - bass <small>(1999-2000)</small>
*Dan Buccat - drums, guitar <small>(2007-2013)</small>
*Kelly Kusumoto - drums <small>(2007-2010)</small>
*Ryan Weik - Drums, Guitar <small>(1998-2003)</small>


==Discography==
As of January 2007, Louie Rodriguez (rhythm guitar), and Johnny (drums) have left the band. No official replacement has been announced for the Rhythm Guitar Position.
===Albums===
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*''Statement of No Statement'' (2004, Nickel & Dime Records)
*’’Rock Out Correctly’’ (2016, Self Released)


===Albums===
===EPs===
*''Forge Ahead EP'' (2010, MorMusic)
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*''Statement of No Statement'' ([[2004]], Nickel & Dime Records)
Forge Ahead E.P. Were Not Dead 7" (2011, Mormusic Inc.)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.themormonsband.com The Mormons official website]
*[http://www.mormonsband.com The Mormons official website]
*[http://www.myspace.com/mormons The Mormons on MySpace]
*[https://themormons.bandcamp.com The Mormons on Bandcamp]
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mormons-rock-band/281954565850 The Mormons on Facebook]


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[[Category:American punk rock groups]]
[[Category:Punk rock groups from California]]
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Latest revision as of 02:19, 23 August 2024

The Mormons
OriginLos Angeles, California, USA
GenresPunk rock
Years active1998–present
LabelsNickel & Dime Records
MembersPatrick Jones
Vince O'campo
Johnny Ramirez
Pete Tintle
Tim Neumann
Past membersJimmy Castillo
Tucker Robinson
Dan Buccat
Louie Rodriguez
Ryan Weik
Mike Lopez
Johnny Mesa
WebsiteOfficial website

The Mormons are an American punk rock band formed in 1998 in Los Angeles. The band's influences include Devo, Minor Threat, Screeching Weasel, Bad Brains and Talking Heads. Although no band members are members of the LDS Church, they wear outfits inspired by Mormon missionaries: bicycle helmets, backpacks, stud belts, Dickies, scatterings of facial hair and thrift store ties.

The Mormons have been featured in The Salt Lake Tribune[1] and L.A. Alternative.[2] They have received a write-up in BYU NewsNet.[3]

The current band lineup consists of Patrick Jones (vocals), Vince O'Campo (guitar, vocals), Pete Tintle (guitar), Johnny Ramirez (Bass), and Tim Neumann (Drums).

Band members

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Current line-up

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  • Patrick Jones- vocals (1998–present)
  • Vince O'Campo - guitar, bass (1998–present)
  • Johnny Ramirez - bass (2022–present)
  • Pete Tintle - rhythm guitar (2008, 2013–present)
  • Tim Neumann - drums (2022–present)

Past members

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  • Jimmy Castillo - Bass, Guitar (2001-2010 2012-2020)
  • Tucker Robinson - Drums, Guitar (2013-2022)
  • Louie Rodriguez - rhythm guitar (1999-2007)
  • Johnny Mesa - drums (2003-2007)
  • Drew Gale - bass (1999-2000)
  • Dan Buccat - drums, guitar (2007-2013)
  • Kelly Kusumoto - drums (2007-2010)
  • Ryan Weik - Drums, Guitar (1998-2003)

Discography

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Albums

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  • Statement of No Statement (2004, Nickel & Dime Records)
  • ’’Rock Out Correctly’’ (2016, Self Released)

EPs

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  • Forge Ahead EP (2010, MorMusic)

References

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  1. ^ Culture Vulture: Mormons 'rock out correctly', Salt Lake Tribune
  2. ^ Spotlighting the best of local music: the Mormons, Los Angeles Alternative
  3. ^ These 'Mormons' Aren't LDS, BYU NewsNet
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