Republic Tigers
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Republic Tigers are a rock band from the USA. The band was formed in Kansas City, Missouri by Kenn Jankowski (formerly of The Golden Republic) and Adam McGill. The band is signed to Chop Shop Records (an imprint of Atlantic Records), owned by Alexandra Patsavas of Chop Shop Music Supervision.
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[edit] History
The Republic Tigers is the result of a long off-and-on collaboration and friendship between Kenn Jankowski and Adam McGill. Years prior to the formation of the Republic Tigers, the two joined to record a few tracks for a project tentatively dubbed Fi. Although little became of the songs, this forged a friendship between them. The project was placed on hold when interest in The Golden Republic picked up, and Jankowski shifted his focus entirely to that group. By 2005, activity with The Golden Republic began to cool and Jankowski returned to Kansas City to embark on a new project. Jankowski reconnected with McGill, and together they began writing and recording new material. In the following months, they recruited several additional band members: Justin Tricomi (formally of The Storied Northwest), Justin Norcross, Marc Pepperman, and Ryan Pinkston became permanent fixtures. The singles "Buildings and Mountains" and "Made Concrete" first received airplay on the Kansas City based web station popfreeradio.com in October of 2006. In 2007, Justin Norcross parted with The Tigers, establishing the current lineup. In late 2007 The Tigers were the first act to sign with Chop Shop Records
The band's first nationally televised appearance was on May 22nd, 2008 on The Late Show With David Letterman.
[edit] Members
- Kenn Jankowski - Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar
- Adam McGill - Guitar, Vocals, Samples and Production Elements
- Ryan Pinkston - Guitar, Keys, Vocals, Auxiliary percussion
- Marc Pepperman - Bass, Keys, Accordion
- Justin Tricomi - Drums
Former Members:
- Justin Norcross - Guitar, Vocals, Auxiliary percussion
[edit] Discography
Compilations:
First Blood OxBlood Records. Released May, 2007.
EPs:
Republic Tigers (Self-titled) Chop Shop Records. Released December, 2007. Available through iTunes.
LPs:
Keep Color Chop Shop Records. Released May, 2008.
