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 Dan Buccat |
| Past members | Louie Rodriguez Ryan Weik Mike Lopez Johnny Mesa and several others |
| 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]), Jimmy Castillo (Bass) and Dan Buccat (Drums, [guitar]).
Band members
- Patrick Jones- vocals
- Vince O'Campo - guitar, bass
- Jimmy Castillo - bass, guitar
- Dan Buccat - drums
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