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| origin = [[Los Angeles, California]], [[United States|USA]] |
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| genre = [[Punk rock]] |
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| years_active = 1998–present |
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| label = [[Nickel & Dime Records]] |
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| website = [http://www.themormonsband.com/ Official website] |
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| past_members = 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. |
'''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 | |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Genres | Punk rock |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Nickel & Dime Records |
| Members | Patrick Jones Vince O'campo Jimmy Castillo Pete Tintle Tucker Robinson |
| Past members | Dan Buccat Louie Rodriguez Ryan Weik Mike Lopez Johnny Mesa |
| Website | Official 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), Jimmy Castillo (Bass), and Tucker Robinson (Drums).
Band members
Current line-up
- Patrick Jones- vocals (1998-present)
- Vince O'Campo - guitar, bass (1998-present)
- Jimmy Castillo - bass, guitar (2001~2009, 2011-present)
- Pete Tintle - rhythm guitar (2008, 2013-present)
- Tucker Robinson - drums (2013-present)
Past members
- 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)
Discography
Albums
- Statement of No Statement (2004, Nickel & Dime Records)
- ’’Rock Out Correctly’’ (2016, Self Released)
EPs
- Forge Ahead EP (2010, MorMusic)
References
- ^ Culture Vulture: Mormons 'rock out correctly', Salt Lake Tribune
- ^ Spotlighting the best of local music: the Mormons, Los Angeles Alternative
- ^ These 'Mormons' Aren't LDS, BYU NewsNet