The Mormons (band)
The Mormons | |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Genres | Punk |
| Years active | 1998 – Present |
| Labels | Nickel & Dime Records |
| Members | Patrick Jones Vince O'campo Jimmy Castillo Joey Welcher Kelly Kusumoto |
| Past members | Louie Rodriguez Johnny |
| Website | Official website |
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 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,[drums]), Drew Gale (Bass) and Dan Buccat (Drums, [guitar]).
Band members
- Patrick Jones- vocals
- Vince O'Campo - guitar, bass
- Jimmy Castillo - bass, guitar
- Dan Buccat - drums
As of January 2007, Louie Rodriguez (rhythm guitar), and Johnny (drums) have left the band.
Albums
- Statement of No Statement (2004, Nickel & Dime Records)
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