Listed here are the fictional bands featured in the teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation, renamed Degrassi in the tenth season.
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| Paige Michalchuk and the Sexkittens | |
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Ashley Kerwin, Paige Michalchuk, and Terri McGreggor in Cabaret |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Two Girls and a Keyboard (initial name) Three Girls and a Keyboard (alternative name) Paige and Terri (Cabaret name) P.M.S. (abbreviation) |
| Genres | Pop/Rock |
| Years active | 2001–2002, 2003 (as "Hell Hath No Fury") |
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| Ashley Kerwin keyboard and vocals Terri McGreggor bass and vocals Paige Michalchuk lead guitar and vocals Hazel Aden lead singer, tambourine (2002) |
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Originally a duet between Ashley and Terri, who hoped to perform their one song during their school Cabaret event. The lyrics to their one song was written by Ashley and despite Terri's protests that the song's pace needed to be increased, Ashley insisted it was the right tempo. Due to lack of creative control, Terri would invite Paige to join their band, leading to the creation of P.M.S. The band was subject to much creative conflicts as Ashley wanted her lyrics to remain slow and striking, while Paige and Terri wanted a more flashy and popular approach. Remixing the song, Terri and Paige were confronted with an enraged Ashley. Eventually all agreeing to consult Terri's "mystic oracles", she lies, saying that the drawn card (the high priestess) means to "go with the new", when it really meant the contrary. Right before their Cabaret performance, Ashley discovers the true meaning of Terri's reading and after her warning for them to use the old version falls on deaf ears, she subsequently quits and refuses to perform the new piece. Now deciding their name to be simply "Paige and Terri", the duo perform with a warm, positive audience reception. Reconciling, Ashley admits to the merits of their pop version and accepts a invitation to their new band; Paige Michalchuk and the Sexkittens/P.M.S.
During a Pantene Pro-Voice song writing contest, Terri and Paige decide to reform PMS for the prize, a demo CD and a trip to L.A. to perform live for record executives. However, due to them no longer being friends with Ashley, they lacked a singer/song writer. Paige quickly replaced the missing slot by inviting Hazel Aden to join. Friction between Paige and Terri emerge, sparked by the anguish caused by Paige's rape. With Terri going to practice in their last year costume, Paige sharply remarks that "cheesy pop chicks" were last year and that Terri shouldn't be so out of touch. Hazel settles their dispute telling them that they should just calm down and rehearse. Paige dislikes their optimistic love song, based on Terri's poem, and seeks help from Ashley. Re-inviting Ashley to the band, Paige wanted a darker song tackling real issues. At the next practice, Ashley coincidentally writes a song about rape to the dislike of Paige, who wanted to use their other song. With Hazel suffering from polyps and thus unable to sing, Ashley is chosen to sing the solo and chooses her rape song. Confronted in the hallway, Paige starts crying and Ashley realizes the difficulty Paige encounters with the new lyrics and decides to stay with the old. When they're about to perform during the contest, Paige spots her rapist, Dean, in the crowd and in a strong moment, decides to use Ashley's new lyrics. This drives off Dean and though they only got an honorable mention, Ashley and Paige rekindle their friendship, while the latter decides its time to talk to a counselor about the incident with Dean.
| Downtown Sasquatch | |
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Jimmy Brooks, Ellie Nash, Craig Manning, and Marco Del Rossi in Together Forever |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Mysticles (name when Ashley joined briefly while trying to record single) |
| Genres | Alternative Rock/Punk Rock/Funk |
| Years active | 2003–2006 |
| Members | |
| Craig Manning (2003–2006) lead vocals/guitar Marco Del Rossi (2003–2006) bass guitar, accordion Jimmy Brooks (2003–2006) lead guitar Ellie Nash (2005–2006) drums |
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| Past members | |
| Spinner Mason (2003–2005) drums Ashley Kerwin (2004–2005) keyboard Manny Santos (2005) tambourine |
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Downtown Sasquatch was a band formed by Craig Manning when he was grounded for skipping the second day of school with Emma Nelson. Downtown Sasquatch attempted to record a single. They also played at a wedding gig for one of Joey's customer's sister's wedding. Some time later the band was approached by Leo who appeared to want to manage Downtown Sasquatch, however he was actually interested in only Craig. It is assumed Downtown Sasquatch parted ways when Craig headed to Vancouver to record a solo album and live out his stardom. They cite the bands Death Cab For Cutie and Neutral Milk Hotel as some of their influences. Downtown Sasquatch's run was the longest of any Degrassi band to date.[1]
| Hell Hath No Fury | |
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Ellie Nash, Ashley Kerwin, Paige Michalchuk, and Hazel Aden in Rock and Roll High School |
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| Background information | |
| Genres | Alternative Rock |
| Years active | 2003 |
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| Ashley Kerwin lead vocals Ellie Nash bass and vocals Paige Michalchuk lead guitar and vocals Hazel Aden keyboard and vocals |
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During the "Hot Sounds in T.O." battle of the bands competition, Ashley puts her band PMS back together but without Terri because she was in a coma so as Terrie's substitute is Ellie Nash. The new name of the band "Hell Hath No Fury" was most likely a stab at Craig because it is a shortened version of William Congreve's famous phrase "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned". Hell Hath No Fury goes up against Craig's "Downtown Sasquatch". Informed that her song writing should be based upon her own experiences, Ashley writes the first verse of their song in the hallway, drawing from her breakup with Craig. Angered later by Craig's poor attempts of apology, Ashley writes "Mr. Nice Guy", a song bashing Craig's breakup with Ashley. The band then essentially became an anti-Craig band and performs with their new t-shirts.[2] In the season 5 episode, "Venus (Part 2)", Ellie suggests starting the band again to Paige and Hazel, only to be turned down. That is the last time the band is heard of again.
| Kid Elrick | |
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The Kid |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Kid |
| Members | |
| Kid Elrick lead singer Unnammed Guitar, Bass, and Drum players |
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Commonly mentioned as one of Downtown Sasquatch's favorite bands. First mentioned in "Drive". Jimmy gets sneaked into a concert in the season 4 episode "Secret"
| Craig Manning | |
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Craig Manning in Weddings, Parties, Anything |
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| Background information | |
| Genres | Alternative Rock |
| Years active | 2003–present |
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| Ashley Kerwin (2003–2007) backup vocals, keyboard | |
Craig Manning began his solo career after his band, Downtown Sasquatch, broke up. The band broke up because a producer was only interested in Craig's talent. Craig has done solo work in previous seasons, but never thought to pursue it until Ellie pushed him to in season five. Craig hasn't been mentioned yet, but he is thought to be continuing to pursue his career in music. Degrassi Goes Hollywood was his last appearance.
| Janie & The Studs feat. Peter Stone | |
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Sav, Jane, Spinner, Danny, and Peter in Degrassi Takes Manhattan |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Stüdz (seasons 7–8) |
| Genres | Punk Rock |
| Years active | seasons 7–9 |
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| Jane Vaughn (season 9) lead vocals Peter Stone lead vocals (seasons 7–9), backup vocals (season 9) Danny Van Zandt bass Sav Bhandari lead guitar, backup vocals Spinner Mason drums |
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| Past members | |
| Mia Jones (season 8) tambourine Jay Hogart (season 8) drums (filled in when Spinner couldn't play) Manny Santos (season 8) lead vocals |
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Stüdz was first started by Danny and Sav, as a way to have time away from their girlfriends. Peter then joined as a singer after seeing them. After practicing, the group realized that they needed a drummer and asked Spinner Mason, who rejected the offer, saying that they were a boy band. Angered by this, Peter instructed Sav to speedily play the guitar while Peter sang "I'm not a pretty boy!", introducing a more rock style for the group. A gimmick for the band was also introduced: rabbit masks. With the new attitude and look, Spinner agreed to drum for the band and they recorded their song "Shared Custody". They were a hit, until they tanked at a live performance, but they have since recovered from that. In season 8, a student from Lakehurst tried to hold up The Dot Grill, with Spinner inside. The hold-up resulted in Spinner getting shot and not being able to play with Janie and the Studs, then known as Stüdz, for a little while. They were featured as the band to play in the new Jason Mewes movie, Mewesical High, but with Manny Santos as lead vocals to help her score her part in the movie, in Degrassi Goes Hollywood, also with Jay Hogart temporarily replacing Spinner. They perform the theme song for the ninth and tenth seasons of the series. Peter left the band and his loft behind after he overdosed on methamphetamine, Jane was the lead singer, but Peter wanted to rejoin so he was let back in, and Spinner now owns the loft where the band practices. The band was then renamed 'Janie & The Studs Featuring Peter Stone,' and played during the opening scene for Degrassi Takes Manhattan. When Spinner found out that Jane had cheated on him, they broke up, and all the members, except for Sav, left for college, ultimately breaking up the band.
| Jenna Middleton | |
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In Just Can't Get Enough |
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| Background information | |
| Genres | Pop Rock, Country pop |
| Instruments | acoustic guitar |
| Years active | seasons 9 – present |
Jenna Middleton is a new transfer student at Degrassi in season 9 and all she wants is to make friends. To make a good first impression, she decides to audition to be an act at the Degrassi Beach Bash after all the students come back from Winter Break. After Holly J. (being the new Class President) allows Jenna to perform, Alli dislikes her more because she thinks that Jenna will steal Clare from her. Alli and Jenna later became good friends. Jenna is known to be a solo artist and songwriter, performing upbeat and cheerful songs that amuse people.
So far, she has performed two songs called "Shine" and "I Believe". In reality, Jessica Tyler (the actress who plays Jenna), wrote the songs and is an actual performer.
In the episode Tears Dry On Their Own (Part 1), Jenna performs her song, "Mr.Perfect" on The Next Teen Star, a fictional talent show competition.
| The Three Tenners | |
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| Years active | seasons 10-present |
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| Wesley Betenkamp flutist Connor Deslauriers DJ Dave Turner lead vocalist |
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The Three Tenners, named because they are in grade ten, was formed by Wesley, Connor, and Dave, as a way to get girls. Their first performance was scheduled to be at the Band Slam, Sav's student council had organized, but the event was canceled. The band was mentioned in the episode "Still Fighting It (Part 1)" and the band's music was used in the episode's score.
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