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Produced in 2000 by siblings Tobin (vocals/guitar), Justin (drums), and Kyle Bawinkel (bass), Chicago-based Celtic punk outfit Flatfoot 56 grew from a straight-up punk trio right into a hard-hitting, Flogging Molly/Dropkick Murphys-inspired Oi! rock and roll outfit using the enhancements of Highland piper Eric McMahon and mandolin/electric guitar player Brandon …

Passionate gospel singer R.H. Harris is most beneficial referred to as the business lead vocalist from the pre-Sam Cooke Spirit Stirrers, probably one of the most important vocal organizations in gospel background. While an associate from the Spirit Stirrers through the past due ’30s through 1950, Harris forced his tone …

Jason Creps (drums), Christopher Salveter (vocals/electric guitar), Jacob Ross (electric guitar), Brandon Ross (bass), and Luther Rochester (keyboards) comprise the moody, atmospheric stylings of Low Skies. This Chicago-based music group produced in 2000 after Creps and Salveter fulfilled by chance. Both initially prepared to record some materials; however, nothing emerged …

b. 25 January 1934, Twist, Arkansas, USA, d. 24 Oct 2000, Chicago, Illinois, USA. ‘Small’ Mack Simmons was among the stalwarts from the Chicago golf club scene; he trained himself harmonica as a young child and in the first 50s occasionally caused bluesmen around the St. Louis, Missouri, golf club …

Chicago’s Cougars shaped in 2000 from remainders of local ska-ish heroes Hot Range Jimmy. Eight dudes solid, their lineup included vocalist Matt Irie, keyboardist Sam Ambrosini, and guitarists Brett Meingasner and John Mclurg; a tempo portion of Bryan Bienias (bass) and Brian Wnukowski (drums, ex-Big’n); and horn players Tag Beening …

Born from the ashes from the at this point legendary Chicago emo clothing Braid, Hey Mercedes had a hardcore reputation, not forgetting their work trim out on their behalf right away. It all started in middle-’99, when Braid made a decision to contact it quits and first guitarist Chris Broach …

Emo pop-punk quartet Logan Square came collectively within the western suburbs of Chicago around Brad Chagdes (vocals/acoustic guitar), Steve Lyons (bass), and Chris Smith (drums). Achieving in senior high school in 2000 and acquiring influence from rings just like the Ataris and Jawbreaker, the three quickly shaped a band collectively. …

CCM music group Strive were founded in Chicago, IL, in 2000 by singer/songwriter and keyboardist Derick Thompson, guitarist Can Puth, and bassist Rick Kluckow. While experimenting the Chicago region, and even producing forays to Brazil and Russia, the music group self-released some recordings you start with its debut record, Illuminate …

Believe the Runaways get together AC/DC within a dingy Chicago garage area and you’re near to the totally rock and roll sound that hails from the Paperbacks. Produced in 2000 by vocalist Laura L. Hotshot, the Paperbacks produced their debut helping punk legends the Dictators at Chicago’s Clear Bottle. They …

A Chicago-based gospel youth choir, Joshua’s Troop blend modern metropolitan R&B and spirit noises with traditional gospel designs. Founded by Pastor Clay Evans and his successor in the Fellowship Methodist Baptist Chapel of Chicago, Pastor Charles Jenkins, the purpose of the choir was to spotlight their young teenaged churchgoers. Also …