The Johnstones | |
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Origin | Ajax, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Ska punk, pop punk, hip hop, reggae |
Years active | 2002β2016 |
Labels | Union Label Group |
Members | Rene Gillezeau - guitars, trumpet, MC Jarek Hardy - vocals, guitars Ryan Long - lead vocals Brent Marks - bassist Julian WarmΓ© - keyboard, trombone Mike Murphy - drums |
Past members | Kevin Johnstone |
The Johnstones was a ska punk band from Ajax, Ontario, Canada formed in 2002 and signed to the Union Label Group. In 2006, they signed to Stomp Records of Montreal, released the full-length album Word is Bond and began touring Canada and the U.S.
In 2008, they released "Sex", an EP produced by Flashlight Brown bassist Fil Bucchino.
Mike Murphy was added to the band's lineup in 2009, allowing Long to be the front-man of the band. 2009 also saw the release of a full-length CD called Can't Be Trusted. They released a DVD called "Get On Board" and the "Gimme Your Love (Or Gimme Some Money)" EP in 2010.
Discography
- What the Rosstek?! (album, 2004)
- Word is Bond (album, 2006)
- Sex (EP, 2008)
- Can't Be Trusted (album, 2009)
- Suck (album, 2012)
References
- "Gob Tour Canada". Exclaim!. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- "Join the World Cup Party". Pique Newsmagazine. 22 February 2008. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- Harper, Kate (1 May 2008). "The Johnstones Sell Sex In EP Form". Chart. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- "The Johnstones - Word Is Bond". www.punknews.org. 17 November 2006. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- "The Johnstones - Sex". Exclaim!. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- "The Johnstones - Suck". Exclaim!. Retrieved 5 September 2024.