Peter "JR" Wasilewski

Peter "JR" Wasilewski is the saxophonist for American ska punk band Less Than Jake,^[1] and former saxophonist of Connecticut ska band Spring Heeled Jack. During Less Than Jake's set at the Orlando Warped Tour on June 25, 2006, JR's long hair was cut by NOFX bassist, Fat Mike, apparently due to losing a bet. He was featured on Four Year Strong's cover album Explains It All.

Spring Heeled Jack

Wasilewski, a Connecticut native, had his beginnings in the band JC Superska before joing New Haven third wave ska band, Spring Heeled Jack (also known as Spring Heeled Jack U.S.A.) He played tenor saxophone and provided additional vocals up until their breakup in 2000. Another notable member of Spring Heeled Jack includes Chris Rhodes, current trombonist of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, who has also played along with Wasilewski's current band, Less Than Jake at various shows. On Saturday October 9, 2010 at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois Pete filled in for The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Tim "Johnny Vegas" Burton who was recovering from an arm injury.

Less Than Jake

After the breakup of Spring Heeled Jack, JR replaced Less Than Jake saxophonist Derron Nuhfer soon after the band's release of Borders and Boundaries in 2000. To avoid the confusion of having two Petes within the band (then-trombonist Pete Anna) being the second), Pete Wasilewski was dubbed JR: Pete Junior. The nickname has stuck, even following the departure of Pete Anna after the 2001 Warped Tour. The first album he appeared on with the band was 2003's Anthem. He provides vocals as well as saxophone live and when recording.

Discography

Spring Heeled Jack

• Static World View (1996)
• Songs From Suburbia (1998)

Less Than Jake

• Anthem (2003)
• B is for B-sides (2004)
• B is for B-sides (Remixed) (2005)
• In with the Out Crowd (2006)
• Absolution for Idiots and Addicts (EP) (2006)
• GNV FLA (2008)

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