22 Jacks
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22 Jacks got started with the break-up of Wax. In Late 95, Joe Sib, the lead singer of Wax, decided to get together with long time friend Steve Soto (The Adolescents, and Agent Orange) to write some material. They started writing songs and soon noticed that something special was taking place. They soon gathered Sandy Hanson (The Adolescents), Scott Shiflett (Face to Face), and Jason Cropper (Weezer) to form 22 Jacks. In February of 1996, 22 Jacks went to The Sandbox studio in L.A. and recorded 12 songs which became the "Uncle Bob" record. With the three final additions to the band already having prior commitments, Sib and Soto went on a search for replacements to solidify the lineup. They found Kelly Lemieux (FEAR), Jose Medeles (Los Infernos), and Bill Fraenza.
Over the next few years, 22 Jacks did extensive touring. They toured with bands such as Reel Big Fish, The Bloodhound Gang, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Goldfinger, Social Distortion, Bouncinig Souls, Unwritten Law, Face to Face, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and 10 Foot Pole. They also sang back up for Joey Ramone on a song for a Cheap Trick Tribute album. This helped spark a friendship that lead to Joey Ramone showing up at 22 Jacks concerts and even singing a song or two with them.
Discography
Albums:
Splits:
- 22 Jacks(Breakin') & Clowns for Progress (Insect) (7" Vinyl)
- 22 Jacks(Fall) & The Smooths(Sin Supposed To Be) (7" Vinyl)
- 22 Jacks(Passport) & Mess(You're a Drag & Five-O) (7" Vinyl)
- 22 Jacks(Sky) & Wank(Larry Brown) (7" Vinyl)
Singles:
- Swallow (7" Vinyl)
Box Sets:
- Twenty-Two Jacks (1998)
External links
http://members.aol.com/skankinjud/22jacks.html http://www.amazon.com/22-Jacks/artist/B000AP5I70/103-1482724-9099859