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The Slackers were a four-piece band that played various bars and taverns from Everett to Burien and even ventured to Central Washington on a few occasions. They played Classic Rock mostly but did do a few newer songs. They prided themselves on playing top notch vintage gear such as Gibson, Rickenbacker and Fender guitars as well as Vox, Fender and Matchless Amplifiers.
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”The Slackers are part of an imaginary universe. It wasn't their fault, well not completely. The caterpillar told them not to eat the mushroom on the right. But they did and for 15 yrs now they've had to play Imaginary-Jamaican-Rock-and-Roll, and try to explain that to everyone who passes. One asks,"Are you a reggae band?...where are your dreadlocks then?" Another says,"YOU DONT SOUND LIKE PUNK-ROCK WITH HORNS AT ALL!!"
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"We always try to play old music properly," Slackers' lead singer, keyboardist and main songwriter Vic Ruggiero says as he tries to explain the timeless beauty of the New York band's new album , Red Light. "We try to learn how to play it properly and then fromthere it's easy once you've got the sounds together. The Stones, they wanted to play blues, so they didn't just start out playing 'the Stones' blues. They started by playing everybody else's blues and really getting that right, so by the time the got into the 70s, they had their sound."
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One of the most notable bands to emerge out of the New York City ska revival scene of the 1990s, the Slackers comprised vocalist Mark "Q" Lynn, vocalist/keyboardist Vic Ruggerio, guitarist T.J. Scanlon, bassist Marcus Geard, saxophonist David Hillyard, trumpeter Jeremy Mushlin, trombonist Glen Pine, and drummer Luis Zuluaga. After beginning their career in 1991 playing rock steady and ska in the 2-Tone vein, the group moved towards a more traditional style, even adding a horn section in 1994;...
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The Slackers are true modern day masters who produce moments on stage that are amazing. The band is a lightning rod for talent fronted by the outstanding vocals, songwriting and keyboard playing of Vic Ruggiero, who happens to be supported by one of the hottest and most entertaining live bands today. Check out "Mommy" for the ultimate blend of Vic's heart wrenching soulful vocal style, percolating keyboard work tossed with Reggae-fied, Afro-Carribean flavor. It's the epitome of what the Slackers do as a band.
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The Slackers are a seven piece band that hails from New York City. Formed in 1991, the band has been experimenting with mixes of ska, reggae, soul, swing, garage rock, and jazz for over 10 years. By following their muses of the Skatalites, the Beatles, Bob Marley, Lee Perry, Bob Dylan, and Curtis Mayfield, the Slackers have created a niche all their own in contemporary music.
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