While in high school in Port Charlotte, Florida, Chris Demakes, Shaun Grief, and Vinnie Fiorello were part of a band called Good Grief. The band broke up when Chris and Vinnie moved to Gainesville for college.
While in Gainesville in 1992, Chris and Vinnie decided for form another band. They recruited bassist Roger Manganelli and decided to call the band Less Than Jake, after the family dog that Vinnie had growing up. The band’s music was a mixture of punk rock and ska, with some modern rock and metal elements.
In 1994, Less Than Jake debuted their first album, Pezcore, on Dill Records. In 1995, they released Losers, Kings and Things We Don’t Understand on No Idea Records. Also in 1995, they released Greased, which was an 8 track album of cover songs from the movie, Grease. However, Paramount Pictures and Universal Music Group sued for infringement. Once a settlement was reached, the album was once again available for purchase.
In 1996, Less Than Jake released Losing Steak with Capitol Records, their first major label album. Singles included “Johnny Quest Thinks We’re Sellouts”, “Jen Doesn’t Like Me Anymore” and “Automatic.” Around this time, Fiorello started the record label, Fueled by Famen, to support up-and-coming bands. In 1997, they performed as part of Vans Warped Tour and then again in 1999.
Hello Rockview was released in 1998 followed by Borders and Boundaries in 2000. In addition, they landed a spot as opening band for Bon Jovi’s North American tour. Less Than Jake appeared in 2001 for a third time on the Vans Warped Tour.
2002 saw the release of Goodbye Blue and White and then Anthem was released on Sire Records in 2003 with hit singles “She’s Gonna Break Soon”, and “The Science of Selling Yourself Short.” Less Than Jake also continued their biennial appearance on the Warped Tour in 2003.
In April 2006, Less Than Jake released a four-song Absolution for Idiots and Addicts, with the full-length In with the Out Crowd releasing a month later on Warner Bros. Records. In February and September 2007, Less Than Jake played six-night shows in Florida and London, respectively, performing the entirety of four of their albums, plus b-sides and rare songs.
Sire Records and Warner Brothers released Less Than Jake from their contract in 2007, but they released live recordings of their shows on their website. After touring with Reel Big Fish in Japan and Australia, the band is ready to hit the studio again for their next album, purportedly to be released on their own label, Sleep It Off.
While in Gainesville in 1992, Chris and Vinnie decided for form another band. They recruited bassist Roger Manganelli and decided to call the band Less Than Jake, after the family dog that Vinnie had growing up. The band’s music was a mixture of punk rock and ska, with some modern rock and metal elements.
In 1994, Less Than Jake debuted their first album, Pezcore, on Dill Records. In 1995, they released Losers, Kings and Things We Don’t Understand on No Idea Records. Also in 1995, they released Greased, which was an 8 track album of cover songs from the movie, Grease. However, Paramount Pictures and Universal Music Group sued for infringement. Once a settlement was reached, the album was once again available for purchase.
In 1996, Less Than Jake released Losing Steak with Capitol Records, their first major label album. Singles included “Johnny Quest Thinks We’re Sellouts”, “Jen Doesn’t Like Me Anymore” and “Automatic.” Around this time, Fiorello started the record label, Fueled by Famen, to support up-and-coming bands. In 1997, they performed as part of Vans Warped Tour and then again in 1999.
Hello Rockview was released in 1998 followed by Borders and Boundaries in 2000. In addition, they landed a spot as opening band for Bon Jovi’s North American tour. Less Than Jake appeared in 2001 for a third time on the Vans Warped Tour.
2002 saw the release of Goodbye Blue and White and then Anthem was released on Sire Records in 2003 with hit singles “She’s Gonna Break Soon”, and “The Science of Selling Yourself Short.” Less Than Jake also continued their biennial appearance on the Warped Tour in 2003.
In April 2006, Less Than Jake released a four-song Absolution for Idiots and Addicts, with the full-length In with the Out Crowd releasing a month later on Warner Bros. Records. In February and September 2007, Less Than Jake played six-night shows in Florida and London, respectively, performing the entirety of four of their albums, plus b-sides and rare songs.
Sire Records and Warner Brothers released Less Than Jake from their contract in 2007, but they released live recordings of their shows on their website. After touring with Reel Big Fish in Japan and Australia, the band is ready to hit the studio again for their next album, purportedly to be released on their own label, Sleep It Off.
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